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title: A blog for NHA candidates and certificate holders. | Continuing Education
description: Continuing Education | Care + Career Blog by NHA
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# Care + Career

Resources, news and fun for NHA certification candidates and alumni.

## [How do I renew my NHA certification?](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/renew-your-nha-certification-in-7-simple-steps)

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Maintaining your hard-earned NHA certification not only helps you stay on top of the latest best practices, but it also demonstrates to your employer your commitment to life-long learning.

Renewing your certification also allows you to:

- Build a long and fulfilling allied health care career
- Become a leader on your team
- Continue accessing exclusive NHA benefits

Best of all, NHA now makes it incredibly easy and affordable to stay certified with NHA One's™ [certification maintenance plan](https://www.nhanow.com/ceros-embed-test). Becoming an NHA One ™  Professional will grant you access to unlimited continuing education resources (excluding specialty CE), exclusive content, member discounts and connects you with career and community resources to help you achieve your goals every step of the way. 

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## [NEW CE: Navigating Communication and Chronic Conditions with Older Adults](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/navigating-communication-and-chronic-conditions-with-older-adults)

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People aged 65 years and older are currently the fastest growing population in the United States and will likely account for 20% of the population by 2030. According to research, 88% of this population have at least one chronic condition, with 75% having multiple chronic conditions.

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## [NEW CE: A Case Study on Inpatient Transfers](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/new-ce-a-pcts-point-of-view-a-case-study-on-inpatient-transfers)

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## [NEW CE: The Cardiology Unit Case Study](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/new-ce-the-cardiology-unit-case-study)

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## [NEW CE: Bath and Hygiene Safety](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/new-ce-bath-and-hygiene-safety)

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## [NEW CE: Inpatient Transfers](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/new-ce-about-inpatient-transfers)

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## [NEW CE: Osteoporosis in an Aging Population](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/osteoporosis-in-an-aging-population)

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Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in humans and represents a serious health problem, especially for people over the age of 70. The primary characteristic of this chronic disease is a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD), caused by the body’s metabolic changes later in life.

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## [NEW CE: Coding Updates—Telehealth Services, Evaluation & Management, and Opioid Use Disorder](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/coding-updates-telehealth-services-evaluation-management-and-opioid-use-disorder)

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With an ever-evolving healthcare system, certified medical billing and coding professionals have to stay on top of changing codes, practices, and regulations. **Telehealth Services Coding**, **CPT Evaluation and Management Code and Guideline Changes for 2021**, and **Opioid Use Disorder Coding** provide you with three opportunities to earn continuing education credits, showing your commitment to your healthcare career and patient care.

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## [NEW CE: Healthy Lifestyles for Geriatrics](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/healthy-lifestyles-for-geriatrics)

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### Why is a healthy lifestyle so important for older adults?

Today, many people are living longer lives, but often with chronic diseases that can truly impact the quality of those extra years. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), arthritis, and osteoporosis are among the most common health concerns for seniors but getting a diagnosis can provided much-needed motivation to take action.

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## [4 Unexpected Ways Continuing Education Can Help Your Career](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/4-unexpected-ways-continuing-education-can-help-your-career)

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Continuing Education (CE) can feel like exercise. You feel better once it's done, but it's difficult to take the initiative to start.

We get it. That's why [our CE credits](https://www.nhanow.com/certifications/continuing-education), which are required to maintain certification status and required in certain states to maintain employment, are:

- Diverse to match your needs/interests
- Developed by experts who are in the field and understand what it takes to succeed
- Are succinct yet impactful, so you can get the most benefit from your time investment

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