Updated Dec. 30, 2021.

When you hear the term, “clinical research,” you might picture a lab filled with microscopes and samples. You might even envision researchers in white lab coats, working alone with many technical instruments around them.

Pharmacy technicians perform an important role in pharmacies across the country. Working under a pharmacist’s direction, pharmacy technicians help fill prescription orders, communicate with insurers and patients and perform a wide range of tasks that help people get the medicine they need for better health.

In your healthcare organization, many members of your staff, from nurses to physicians, medical technicians to nursing aides, have to maintain their licenses and credentials through continuing education. Continuing education and additional training helps your staff stay up-to-date on the latest standards and practices, allowing them to provide quality care to all of your patients.

Torie Scott, MA, MLibr is an instructor in Foundations of Clinical Research. She teaches the session Quality Research and Library Science.

Mark Schuster is an instructor in Foundations of Clinical Research. He teaches several sessions including: Introduction and History, Federal, State & Institutional Policies: Laws & Regulations, Regulatory Submission and Review Process, and Regulatory Documentation & Reporting.

Pat Eshleman, RN, BSN, CCRC is an instructor in Foundations of Clinical Research. She teaches the research, recruitment, and preparation of study participants.

In emergency medicine, health care providers offer fast care for injuries and severe illnesses. They are often the first line of care for people who have experienced trauma and are responsible for stabilizing patients so they can receive further care in a hospital.

In the United States, demand for mental health care is higher than ever. To best serve the millions of Americans who benefit from this care, each patient should receive individualized treatment that takes into account their specific conditions and needs. One new patient-centered approach, called trauma-informed care, is becoming more common in healthcare facilities, schools, and agencies across the nation.

Today many people are seeking natural ways to improve their health. From practicing yoga to eating organic, new trends guide people toward eating and feeling better. It is likely that if you own a massage or bodywork practice or work as a nutritionist, you have observed this trend firsthand and know that your clients are always looking for a more well-rounded, natural approach to a healthy lifestyle.

Healthcare professionals strive to offer their patients personalized care and treatments that will work best for their specific needs. In pursuit of this goal, many providers are beginning to reject an approach to medicine that only considers a person’s symptoms. Instead, they are embracing a more wholistic approach called narrative medicine.