It's no secret, healthcare is always evolving. Legislation changes, expanding roles, and technology advancements have transformed healthcare. Despite the advances, this industry is learning to do more with less as health systems and private practices are trying to account for provider and practitioner shortages.

You have seen it as a trending topic, primary care practices are talking about it, you’ve heard that change is coming, but what is team-based care anyway?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects allied health professions will grow at rates that far exceed the U.S. average for all occupations. This should tell us that a visit to our doctor’s office today could look different tomorrow, and again, a year from now.

The role of a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A), or patient care coordinator and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) are oftentimes assumed to be the same job in allied health. While these roles are similar there are some distinct differences. However, if you are trying to optimize your learners career opportunities there are many reasons why seeking both credentials makes sense. They may work better together.

On Sunday, July 7, 2019, viewership records were set with an estimated 14.3 million tuning in to watch the US Women’s National Soccer Team bring home the World Cup. The world was their stage, but the runway was long to get there.

Choosing an allied health certification provider is a decision that should be made carefully and with intention. As you research your options, use these seven criteria to give you a clear picture of which provider may be best for you.

We are passionate about keeping our materials and certifications relevant and meaningful to help empower allied health professionals to reach their career goals, and ultimately, help them provide better care. Before we made the recent updates to NHA's Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam, we spoke to employers and current patient care technicians, and would like to share some of the information and insights we discovered. Knowledge is power, and we hope this information will help you — whether you have patient care technicians on your team or are helping guide future patient care technicians on their educational journey.

Choosing an allied health certification provider is a decision that should be made carefully and with intention. As you research your options, use these seven criteria to give you a clear picture of which provider may be best for you.