The type of course materials you use have a big impact on student engagement – not all materials are created equal. While some materials may suit your students perfectly, motivating them and leaving them feeling prepared, others may leave them feeling bogged down, unsure of their educational priorities, and overwhelmed by information. This is called cognitive load, and it’s a core factor in keeping your students engaged. 

Limited resources and the ever-evolving nature of the healthcare industry’s demands can make it difficult to meet the high standards set by the field. As an allied health educator, you understand how these challenges impact the classroom and your ability to offer your patient care technician (PCT) students with the best education. 

Career and technical education (CTE) plays a crucial role in preparing learners for both college and career successes. CTE educators show a commitment to preparing the next generation of caregivers that cannot be overstated. They foster interest and inspiration, build up competence and confidence, and help ensure that our healthcare systems have the skilled employees they need.  

We’re thrilled to announce the release of NHA’s 2025 Industry Outlook – your guide to the trends and forecasts impacting healthcare’s future. In our report, we break down a number of key stats not only for each allied health role, but for the industry as a whole. 

“At the end of their rope.” That’s how 29.4% of surveyed nurses said they feel on a weekly basis. For some, it’s every day.

Many more reported feeling “emotionally drained,” “used up” or “fatigued.” Whatever the nomenclature, it all points to the same thing: burnout.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching was established in 1905. Its founder, Andrew Carnegie, created it to act as a general pension fund for universities in the United States, Canada and Newfoundland. Carnegie quickly realized there needed to be a way to determine which schools qualified as legitimate institutions of higher education, and thus which faculty members qualified for pensions.  

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the imperative for a human-centered design has never been so high. Employers are continuously challenged with staffing shortages and burnout among healthcare workers. Concurrently, patients are increasingly vocal about their care experiences, articulating concerns such as long wait times, insufficient provider interaction, and a lack of personalized care. These two challenges underscore the urgency for human-centered leadership in healthcare that revolves around the individual and prioritizes the well-being of both workers and patients. 

Today, 40% of employers report that newly graduated healthcare workers lack the necessary skills to perform their roles adequately. Despite excelling academically, too many individuals cannot put their theoretical knowledge into practice.

Healthcare education has always been demanding given the considerable stakes. Equipping tomorrow’s healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools to make well-informed, split-second decisions is a tall task. In today’s climate, even Herculean.

There are key criteria to consider when selecting a resource partner for your allied healthcare learning, skills development and certification needs. While each program is different, this guide can help any administrator navigate the complex decision-making process to identify a partner able to support their objectives.  

Often when people visit their local pharmacy, they assume that all the person behind the counter does is dispense medications. While that’s certainly a vital part of the job, the pharmacy technician’s responsibilities extend far beyond filling prescriptions, especially in recent years.