Standout to Employers with NALA Digital Badges Building a strong resume is an important component for impressing an employer and landing the a job you are seeking. And now it’s even easier to showcase your achievements digitally so employers can readily see what accomplishments you’ve made that set you apart from other candidates. By taking…
Understanding Dictation as a Medical Transcriptionist What to Keep in Mind with ESL dictators: English as a second language (ESL) physicians or dictators with their foreign accents can be a challenge to medical transcriptionist/healthcare documentation specialists (MTs/HDSs) as well as other medical language experts. Keep in mind, however, that the ESL physician or dictator often…
Is Becoming a Virtual Paralegal for You? Working from home can be very desirable in some situations. Whether you are a working parent or a homebody, having the freedom to work virtually can be a great asset. Maybe you need more flexibility, or you are tired of your commute. Whatever the reason is, working from…
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus by: Laura Switkowski, Veterinary Adjunct Faculty What is Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus? Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, otherwise known as GDV, is a condition that can happen in dogs that is life threatening. This condition occurs when the dogs stomach twists over upon itself, leading to the stomach to become overstretched and rotated by excessive gas. When…
A Basic Understanding of the Legal Discovery Process by Jeff Hauck, JD, CPO, CII, LPI What is Legal Discovery? All paralegals, either prior to graduation or prior to seeking employment should start to become familiar with the process of Legal Discovery. It is a fundamental paralegal skill and, although the process is covered much more…
How Child Care Facilities Have Been Impacted by Covid-19 Written by Kerry Regan—Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (Adjunct Professor for Blackstone Career Institute’s Child Care Provider Course) Growth In Child Care Provider Facilities Child care is a growing industry in the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic is opening up more and more people’s eyes…
Four Steps to Avoid Making ICD10CM Mistakes Written by Kara Silvers, CPC, CPC-I Medical codes are used for reimbursement, research, tracking public health, and directing treatment of individual patients. Most billers and coders are more familiar with the codes in the area of reimbursement. They make sure the codes match the diagnoses and procedures…
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) – Causes and Treatments Written by: Colette Jesikiewicz CDPMA, FADAA What Is It? Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a condition caused by the reduction of saliva production. This condition does have dental implications. The goal of the dental team is to relieve discomfort and to prevent dental complications. Saliva is produced by three…
Tips for Studying at Home Effectively Studying from home can be less than motivating at times, especially when nearly everything is done virtually and independently. Yet, there are some creative ways to develop a study space that meets your needs as a learner and will help you succeed in your educational and career goals. Making…
Making Use of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) One of the most important tasks that paralegals perform for their supervisory attorneys is in the discovery process. Federal Rules of Procedure 26, 34 and 45 set out the basics of discovery. The 4000 series of rules lay out what is required in the Pennsylvania state…
