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Complex Arrhythmias: Lethal or Not
How comfortable are you interpreting EKG strips? Would you be able to recognize lethal arrhythmias? Read more
Standardizing Competency Validation
Competency validation is about ensuring positive patient outcomes by providing safe and efficient care. However, it is the responsibility of each healthcare organization to determine what is a competency, how it should be assessed, and how often. Read more
Art Therapy
Caring for patients includes providing holistic strategies that go beyond pharmacological treatment. Current research, including multiple case studies, have reported that art therapy benefits patients with both emotional and physical illnesses. Learn more about the benefits of art therapy. Read more
Pediatric Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in children can be diagnosed following certain criteria set forth by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Learn about the criteria, symptoms, risks and how to help children with GAD. Read more
Clearing the Confusion on CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) has gained a strong presence in the nutritional industry, and most likely your email box, various news feeds, your patients’ interest, and possibly their treatment regimen, leaving practitioners looking for clarity. Do you know what the difference is between hemp, marijuana, CBD and THC? Read more

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