WCO Blog

This month we get to meet Irene.   Irene Balderrama-Martinez has worked in the healthcare industry for 30 years. She is a die-hard University of Arizona fan and alumni, along with many family members, who have embraced the health sciences in various careers.  She has worked for Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital and Carondelet St. Mary’s […]

Congratulations, Kendra!  Kendra is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for July!  She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I am a mom of a 3 year old and have been married 5 years. My daughter was born early at 28 weeks. We spent lots of time in the hospital and […]

Most people get along with others. There might be the odd bit of friction between a person or two, but for the most part, most people get along. There is a subgroup of people however, that don’t seem to get along with almost anyone. These persons tend to project blame onto others for their conflict […]

Most people get along with others. There might be the odd bit of friction between a person or two, but for the most part, most people get along. There is a subgroup of people however, that don’t seem to get along with almost anyone. These persons tend to project blame onto others for their conflict […]

We Care Online has a Medication Aide Update course for Kansas and Montana Medication Aides.  Last year, 2013, we had almost 900 Medication Aides take our update course!  That’s an average of 67 students per month. We’re excited that Med Aides keep coming back to get their updates and are telling their friends about us. […]

WeCareOnline has a NEW Medical Transcriptionist class starting this September. Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare professionals make and convert them into written reports. They may also review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology. Transcriptionists interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summaries, and […]

Visiting a clinic or hospital can be one of the most nerve-racking experiences for an individual. As such, allied health professionals should be attentive to patients and make certain they are meeting their unique needs. Whether you’re a paramedic, dental hygienist, phlebotomist or any other allied health professional, here are eight important traits that patients […]

Organic or conventional? It’s a choice many grocery shoppers are faced with, over and over. The price difference is easy to see; it’s right there on the product. The quality difference is much harder. Is the organic milk better for your kids? Is the conventional lettuce more likely to carry pathogens? Do organics do us […]

Pharmacy technicians ensure medications are filled correctly in a specified window of time. “One of the most challenging aspects [of the job] comes down to maintaining knowledge on all the changes that occur within the field. Helping a pharmacist dispense prescription medication might seem like an easy task, but it requires immense precision and detail. […]

Looking to enjoy your summer without breaking the bank? Check out the following ideas for frugal summer fun. 1. Get in the Water We can’t talk about summer without mentioning pools, right? Whether you have a pool in your backyard or in your community, this is not only a way to have fun, but swimming […]

If you recognize yourself, make a choice to change your habits. 1) She calls out often; or is late; or leaves early. A CNA cannot be effective when they are not at work. 2) She is inflexible. She won’t alter her assignment to make things fair to all; she refuses to take on extra residents […]

The magic numbers for a healthy target blood pressure (BP) reading used to be 120/80. In 2003, that was reviewed and changed by a panel of medical experts, with a higher range determined to be within normal limits. High blood pressure (hypertension) was then defined as 140/90 or above, particularly for older adults 60 or […]