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6 Ways to Further Your Nursing Career

6 Ways to Further Your Nursing Career

You became a nurse because you care about helping others. You also care about yourself, which is reflected in the commitment and drive you have for improving yourself, both personally as well as professionally. Whether you just entered the field of nursing or you’ve been practicing for decades, there

Which Medical Certification Do You Need for Your Job?

Online Medical Certifications

Which Medical Certification Do You Need for Your Job?

These days, more and more industries are requiring employees to become trained and certified to handle emergency medical situations – and for good reason. Studies indicate that eight out of ten of the 326,000 cardiac arrests that occur each year happen outside of a hospital. That means there’s a

Top Tips for Passing Your ACLS, BLS, PALS or CPR Exam the First Time

Online Medical Certifications

Top Tips for Passing Your ACLS, BLS, PALS or CPR Exam the First Time

If you’re in the process of studying for your online medical certification, whether it’s your ACLS, BLS, PALS or CPR, having a good idea of what to expect and knowing what the steps for success are can improve your chances of passing your exam on your first try.

Is Online Medical Certification a Scam?

Online Medical Certifications

Is Online Medical Certification a Scam?

At ProMed Certifications, we field a lot of questions from people interested in becoming certified in ACLS, BLS, PALS or CPR. One of the most common questions that arise is whether or not online medical certification is really a legitimate option. There is a common misconception that the training offered

RN vs. BSN – What’s the Difference?

RN vs. BSN – What’s the Difference?

In real life, nursing is much more complicated than what you see on TV and in the movies. There are various different levels of a nursing career as well as different credentials. To clarify things, we recently shared a blog post that highlighted the differences between an LPN (licensed practical

How Long Does An Online ACLS Certification Course Take?

How Long Does An Online ACLS Certification Course Take?

Having helped hundreds of students obtain their ACLS certification online, one of the questions we get most often at ProMed Certifications is this: Can I really sign up for ACLS training and get certified in just a few hours? The answer to this question is a resounding, YES! For some,

What is a PALS Certification?

What is a PALS Certification?

The acronym PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support, an instructional course designed and developed primarily to educate health care providers who are responsible for treating or responding to infant or child-related emergencies. A PALS certification course simulates pediatric emergencies to train students and better prepare them for real-life situations.

Why Online is Best for Medical Recertification

Online Medical Certifications

Why Online is Best for Medical Recertification

If you have your ACLS, BLS, PALS or CPR credentials, you’re probably already well aware that they expire after a specified amount of time (typically 2 years from the date of issue). This requirement is in place to ensure that medical professionals stay up-to-date on any and all changes

LPN vs. RN – What’s the Difference?

LPN vs. RN – What’s the Difference?

From the outside, nursing seems relatively straightforward. In fact, many people don’t realize that there are actually several different branches of the nursing profession. If you’ve begun the journey of pursuing a career in nursing, chances are you’ve come across the terms Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and

The Truth About Online Medical Certifications

The Truth About Online Medical Certifications

With the majority of health care providers requiring employees to obtain their ACLS, PALS and other medical certifications, the demand for these credentials continues to grow. Fortunately, most employers are now allowing employees to obtain these certifications online as opposed to the traditional classroom method. Getting an online medical certification

7 Disturbing Stats About Physician Burnout (and How You Can Avoid Them)

7 Disturbing Stats About Physician Burnout (and How You Can Avoid Them)

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word “burnout” as “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.” Few career choices can produce this kind of prolonged exhaustion like that of a health care professional. As such, it’s only logical that physicians

How To Ace Your ACLS Exam - Study Tips

How To Ace Your ACLS Exam - Study Tips

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a necessary credential for most health care providers, particularly those in emergency medicine. This certification ensures that those delivering patient care remain current on all the latest life saving techniques. Each year, tens of thousands set out to pass their ACLS. If you happen

Tips for Choosing the Best Online ACLS Certification Course

Tips for Choosing the Best Online ACLS Certification Course

As ongoing advances in health care technology become available, more individuals are opting to go online to pursue their Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. Not only does this option provide much more flexibility in terms of when, where and how you study and test, but it’s also typically more

5 Common First Aid And CPR Myths Debunked

5 Common First Aid And CPR Myths Debunked

Over our many years working in the online medical certification field, we’ve encountered a number of myths and misconceptions, particularly when it comes to first aid, CPR and BLS (basic life support). Some of these mistruths are minor, but others could potentially lead to further injury or other more

4 Time Management Tips for Online Medical Certification Students

4 Time Management Tips for Online Medical Certification Students

Online courses provide a number of benefits to students, including the ability to study and test whenever and wherever internet access is available. This can be especially helpful for busy health care professionals, which is why the option of obtaining an online medical certification has become so popular. Of course,

5 Workplaces that Need CPR Training (That Aren’t Healthcare Related)

5 Workplaces that Need CPR Training (That Aren’t Healthcare Related)

Being trained in basic first aid is something that can be beneficial in just about any industry. This is especially the case given the fact that more than one million people in the U.S. suffer from a heart attack each year and nearly half of the deaths that occur

Medical Professionals – Building Confidence At Work

Medical Professionals – Building Confidence At Work

Given the many pressures and demands placed on those in the healthcare industry, it’s not uncommon for medical professionals to feel insecure and experience self-doubt about their abilities. After all, it’s a workplace in which one small mistake could have devastating results. Yet confidence is one of the

Medical Professionals – How to Achieve Better Work/Life Balance

Medical Professionals – How to Achieve Better Work/Life Balance

The medical field is one in which chaos is not only accepted, it’s embraced as part of everyday life. Unfortunately, having to work crazy hours, manage multiple shifts and being pulled in a dozen different directions at once can also wreak havoc on one’s personal life. The key

Overcoming Common Concerns about Online Medical Certifications

Overcoming Common Concerns about Online Medical Certifications

Since the advent of the internet, the world has changed dramatically. One area where the web has made a significant impact is in terms of distance learning. Now people anywhere can access courses and pursue credentials – including online medical certification – without having to step foot outside the comfort of their

How to Choose the Best Online PALS Certification Course

How to Choose the Best Online PALS Certification Course

Few fields have readily embraced advanced technology quite like that of health care, which is why many providers are now opting to pursue as much of their educational needs online as possible. That includes obtaining medical certifications, such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credentials. One obstacle many run into

Common Questions about Online Medical Certifications

Common Questions about Online Medical Certifications

Proper medical certifications, such as ACLS, BLS or PALS, is a requirement for most health care professionals, but when it comes to the method for actually obtaining that certification there are several options. In addition to the traditional method, which involves in-person training, medical professionals now have the ability to

3 Life-Saving Skills You Can Learn Online

3 Life-Saving Skills You Can Learn Online

These days it seems you can do just about anything online thanks to the wonders of technology and the far-reaching power of the internet. You can connect with long-lost friends, find a new job, and even meet the love of your life. The one thing you can’t do is

How To Prevent Nurse Burnout

How To Prevent Nurse Burnout

While being a nurse can be highly rewarding, the job itself can also be incredibly stressful. On top of the plethora of daily duties on your plate, there is the very real pressure of having the health and wellbeing of other human beings in your hands. Add to this the

The Basics of eLearning for Online Medical Certification

The Basics of eLearning for Online Medical Certification

Most health care providers are required to become certified in a number of areas, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS), and CPR, just to name a few. Additionally, these credentials expire at specified intervals (i.e. every two years), and

4 Foolproof Ways to Prepare for Your Medical Certification Exam

4 Foolproof Ways to Prepare for Your Medical Certification Exam

Becoming a health care provider is a long, challenging road that requires a great deal of commitment, determination and tireless optimism. One such challenge you will inevitably face is studying for (and hopefully acing) the medical certification exams that are required in order to receive your credentials. The good news