To help the growing number of individuals seeking employment as firefighters learn more about emergency medical technician certification and other required trainings, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a Fire Departments special section. This series of educational articles is available in HES’ research library at…

During Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month this September, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, encourages healthcare professionals and first responders to update their life support certifications.

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation and that by 2050, 12 million Americans will be diagnosed with the condition. HES has launched an Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Special…

Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of online certification options for healthcare professionals and first responders, today announced that it has added American Heart Association HeartCode® Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Part 1 to its catalog of online courses.

HeartCode® ACLS by the American Heart Association (AHA) is the official, self-directed, comprehensive e-learning program from…

In order to become certified in pediatric advanced life support (PALS), a healthcare professional must take a PALS certification course and pass a written exam as well as a hands-on skills validation test. Here are some tips to consider while studying the PALS guidelines (2010) and protocols to ensure success on your exam. 


Make the most of your study…

Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) online certification, has released a series of ACLS and PALS practice tests to help healthcare providers and first responders prepare for their certification or recertification exam.

Available practice materials include:

• ACLS Certification Practice Test
• ACLS Recertification Practice Test
• ACLS Certification…

Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) online courses and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) online certification, today released a new online special section: Career Resources and Health Trends: Pennsylvania (PA) and Illinois (IL). This series of articles featuring health trends, Illinois and Pennsylvania healthcare career outlook data, and training…

Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification, today released a new Florida and Arizona Health Trends Special Section to help medical professionals, nurses, first responders and other healthcare workers in these two states learn more about industry data, health trends and training options.…

In 2010, the American Heart Association released new guidelines for first aid and life support courses. With a new set of ACLS modules and ACLS test questions, 2011 certification courses will have some distinct differences from those based on the 2005 guidelines. Does this mean that individuals certified under the 2005 guidelines need to recertify right now?

Michael Huckabee, PhD, PA-C,…

Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) online certification, today released a new Texas and Ohio Health Trends Special Section to help healthcare professionals in TX and OH learn more about industry data, health trends and training options. This series of articles is available in Health Education Solutions’ online research library.

“In Health Education Solutions’ online…

Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of ACLS and PALS certification online, today announced the launch of its “Healthcare Heroes Contest.” The contest, hosted on Health Education Solutions’ Facebook page, ends October 17, 2011. Contest entrants have the opportunity to win a free certification or recertification course offered by Health Education Solutions, up to $170…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, emergency medical technicians and paramedics with advanced degrees will have the best opportunities for future employment. Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of ACLS/PALS certification courses for emergency care professionals, today released a new “Emergency Care” Special Section to help emergency medical professionals, emergency room nurses…

When it comes to saving lives, efficiency is key. In order to make sure that protocols for life-saving procedures are up to date, the American Heart Association evaluates existing guidelines and examines available research every five years in order to determine whether changes need to be made.

The most recent updates for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) were announced…

In late 2010, the American Heart Association released updated recommendations for the delivery of life-saving care. Updated every five years, these recommendations directly impact ACLS training guidelines.…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for registered nurses will grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018 and by 21 percent for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the same timeframe. Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of ACLS training and emergency pediatric nursing education via…

To provide helpful resources to the growing number of healthcare professionals looking online for certification options, Health Education Solutions, the leading provider of ACLS certification online, today released a new “Study Guide” Special Section. Available in Health Education Solutions’ online research library, this series of articles provides tools and tips to help professionals in the rapidly growing healthcare…

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification preps healthcare professionals to provide life-saving measures to an individual experiencing a medical emergency. By completing ACLS online, students can complete all of their training at their pace and convenience. However, individuals seeking initial ACLS certification must complete an in-person skills evaluation session with an American Heart Association-approved ACLS…

Updated Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) online courses are now available at www.healthedsolutions.com. The certification courses have been updated to reflect the American Heart Association’s new 2010 first aid and life support guidelines. Both courses are offered by Health Education Solutions, the leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals.

To…

Experts agree: Proper training is vital for individuals whose careers may require them to provide emergency care. As the leading provider of advanced cardiac life support…