by Holly Helscher, Ph.D. When I was asked to give a product review for The Apprentice Doctor’s Suturing Course and Training kit, I readily agreed. As someone who provided oversight for nursing, surgical technology, medical assisting and veterinary technology programs, I was eager to see if the kit was something I could recommend for these […]
Dental technicians, also known as dental laboratory technicians are individuals trained to manufacture dental prosthetics like bridges, crowns, and dentures. Dental technicians have no face-to-face contact with dental patients. They follow a dentist’s written and verbal directives for a patient much like a pharmacist follows a doctor’s prescription when filling a medication. Areas of responsibility […]
A dental hygienist is a career move one step beyond a dental assistant and works directly with patients. A dental assistant is a basic entry-level position and doesn’t work directly with patients. If you’ve ever gone to the dentist, you probably spent more time with a dental hygienist than you did with the dentist. A […]
As a dental assistant, you’ll work as a member of a dental health team and assist dentists in all phases of dentistry. Unlike dental hygienists, who work directly with patients, dental assistants work directly for the dentist. They are normally chair side and help with procedures at the direction of the dentist. Becoming a dental […]
Dear Friends: Dr. Stuart W. Jamieson is an internationally renowned heart surgeon, a heart- and lung-transplant pioneer, and a veteran of more than 40,000 heart surgeries. When he asked me if I would could see my way clear to letting you know about his soon-to-be published autobiography, I agreed. His journey has been extraordinary and […]
Practice Phlebotomy and Injection Techniques in a Real to Life Simulation way! Warnings: Latex tubes – DO NOT USE if allergic to latex! Contain sharp items like a needle – take great care to avoid needle-stick injuries Instructions for Use of the Apprentice Doctor® Phlebotomy and Injection Techniques Pad : 1. Open box and unpack […]
How Robin Became a Veterinary Technician When Robin was ten years old, her father bought her a thoroughbred colt whom she named Fox. She groomed him every day and sometimes even slept in the barn with him. The two were inseparable. When Fox was old enough, she trained him, and he became a show horse. […]
The Story of Alan Alan worked for Tasha, a colleague of mine and a contributor to our blog. Alan’s job was about 80% travel, and when he was in town, he spent most of his off-hours with his family. Although he was slightly overweight and didn’t eat right, he considered himself in good health. One […]
