Healthcare professional holding a patient’s hands during a supportive conversation about mental health and suicide prevention.

Suicide Prevention in Healthcare Begins with Education

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Suicide was responsible for 48,824 deaths in 2024.  The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher. In 2024, an estimated 14.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 4.6 million planned a suicide attempt, and 2.2 million attempted suicide.” The staggering numbers […]
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Fast, Flexible Ways to Complete CE During Busy Work Schedules

Between patient care, documentation, meetings, and the unexpected challenges that come with working in healthcare, finding time for continuing education (CE) can feel impossible. Yet, maintaining your license isn’t optional, it’s part of your professional commitment to safe, competent care. The good news? You don’t have to block off an entire weekend or sacrifice your […]
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week graphic highlighting how healthcare professionals can recognize eating disorder signs and provide support, February 23 to March 1.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: How Healthcare Professionals Can Recognize the Signs and Provide Support

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week offers a meaningful moment to deepen understanding and visibility of eating disorders, which impact millions but too often go undetected in clinical care. Eating disorders can affect individuals of all ages, genders, body sizes, and backgrounds. Early recognition and compassionate intervention by healthcare professionals can significantly improve outcomes.  Understanding Eating […]
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Smarter Learning Paths: New Healthcare Learning Management System (LMS) Features to Support Your CE Goals

At CareerSmart Learning, we recognize that healthcare professionals are often pressed for time, juggling demanding careers with the need to stay certified and up-to-date. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our new Curriculum Pathways and an upgraded course categorization system—now live in your healthcare LMS! Log in to your CareerSmart learner dashboard to see this […]
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Comprehensive Care and Essential Services in Long-Term Care

Long-term care (LTC) includes services designed to support individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other conditions that impact their ability to perform daily activities independently. Often required by elderly individuals, these services can also benefit younger people facing long-term health challenges. Understanding the breadth of services offered in long-term care is essential for individuals and […]
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A Medical device for glucose check, non-invasive wearables may soon replace these

Non-invasive Wearables to Monitor Diabetes

2024 marks 50 years of the invention of pulse-oximetry, first presented by Takuo Aoyahi in Osaka, Japan. In development since the 1930’s, this represented one of the most significant developments in the history of medical technology,.  This tool replaced the arterial blood gas analysis, which was an invasive and painful procedure not without complications . […]
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