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May 20, 2019
May CNA Fast Track Grads
Congrats to our White Hall CNA Fast Track grads who completed our program earlier this month! These ladies worked hard for 15 class days and are now prepared to take the state exam for their CNA licenses! We wish you the best in your new careers. L-R: Mia Clemons, Whitney Nelson, Gabreila Gonzalez & Monica…
April 30, 2019
White Hall Students Practice CNA Skills
Our CNA Fast Track students are now in their second week of class and are learning about Alzheimer’s and Dementia this week. Last week they practiced hands-on skills such as feeding and transferring patients in and out of a wheelchair. After next week they will be graduating and ready to test for their state Certified…
April 23, 2019
White Hall Success Story: Ronisue Spears, CNA
Ronisue Spears, who graduated our CNA Fast Track class in White Hall last year, has been working for Above and Beyond Home Care of Central Arkansas in Little Rock since she graduated our CNA Fast Track class in April of 2018. When asked about her favorite part of her job, Ronisue replied, “The elderly, I…
April 15, 2019
Fraud Alert: Nationwide Brace Scam
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has warned the public about a common fraud scheme involving orthotic braces and other medical supplies. Scammers are making direct phone calls to Medicare beneficiaries as well as running TV and radio ads encouraging them to order “FREE” braces from their companies. If…
April 1, 2019
Caregiver Tip: Handwashing
How to properly wash your hands: Wet hands with water, and apply enough soap to cover the entire surface of your hands. Rub palms together. Rub right palm over top of left hand with fingers interlaced and vice versa. Rub palms together with fingers interlaced. Rub backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked….
March 25, 2019
Physical Activity Brings Health Benefits at Any Age
According to the National Institutes of Health, becoming physically active later in life brings health benefits comparable to those seen by people who started at a much younger age. However, people who were physically active during their 20’s and 30’s but then became inactive gained few health benefits compared to those who were never physically…
March 13, 2019
CNA Graduates
Congrats to our newest CNA Fast Track graduates for finishing the program and becoming eligible to test for their CNA licenses! For information on our next class starting March 25, give us a call at 870-879-1440 or email CMClausen@uams.edu.
February 25, 2019
CNA Skills Practice
Our CNA Fast Track students are practicing their new skills in preparation for their clinical days at the nursing home and CNA exams. If you’d like to be a part of our next 3-week CNA Fast Track course, give us a call at 870-879-1440 or email CMClausen@uams.edu. Next class dates: Monday, March 25- Friday, April…
January 28, 2019
Caregiver Tip: Preventing Bed Sores
If you are caring for a patient with immobility, it is recommended to turn them every two (2) hours to prevent skin breakdown (bed sores). Pictured, our CNA student Susan Campbell is practicing this skill this morning as a part of our 15-day CNA Fast Track class. This class started on January 14 and will…
December 14, 2018
White Hall CNA Classes Scheduled for 2019
Looking for a new career in the new year? With our new CNA Fast Track class, you could be eligible to test for your CNA license and start a career in nursing in just 15 days! Our next class is scheduled for January 14- February 5 with classes meeting 8:30 AM- 5 PM on weekdays….
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