Dental assistants are an integral part of the day-to-day operations within a dental office. They provide patient care, as well as support for the dentist as they conduct exams and certain procedures. A recent survey by the DALE Foundation indicates how valuable dental assistants are and how they contribute to dental offices. 

Topics: Healthcare, Entry Level Healthcare Careers, dental assisting

Clinical research is constantly evolving. There are always new findings, practices and technologies transforming the way clinical research is conducted and managed. Staying on top of the latest trends and changes is key if you’re a clinical research professional or someone interested in entering the field.

Topics: Healthcare, Clinical Research

Each term, PCC's Institute for Health Professionals offers professional development courses, in addition to its longer term certification programming. This fall, PCC IHP offers one-day courses in mindfulness, cultural competency, motivational interviewing and several introductory courses for the Interpersonal Neurobiology program. 

Topics: Healthcare, CLIMB Center, Mental & Behavioral Health

One of PCC IHP's popular fall programs combines Neuroscience + Psychology + Mindfulness + Relationship Studies. Foundations of Interpersonal Neurobiology draws upon ideas like Attachment Theory and Complexity Theory to explore complex interpersonal human relationships.

Topics: Healthcare, CLIMB Center, Integrative Healthcare

Nutrition is a key factor in good health, and this is creating a demand for professionals who can provide guidance in how to use it to its fullest. This goes far beyond the idea of using food to control weight. Nutrition has been linked to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, digestive concerns, and more.

Topics: Healthcare, Functional Nutrition, institute for health professionals

Fall registration is now open! Visit our website or peruse this blog to learn what's coming up this Fall, and what you may expect in upcoming terms.

Topics: Healthcare, CLIMB Center, Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, Phlebotomy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Optician ABO

When a person is attempting to change a habit or behavior (such as beginning to eat healthier, quitting smoking or adjusting their work schedule), one of the most important ways this happens is through intrinsic motivation. This means that the person changing the behavior is motivated by internal factors and desires. 

Topics: Healthcare, CLIMB Center, Mental & Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Neurobiology

In the early years of life, a child's brain develops rapidly. During this impressionable period, exposure to the right environment is essential to ensure adaptive development and general wellbeing. Because this is such a critical period of brain development, it's important for parents to be aware of the relevant neuroscience research. Understanding this developmental process can aid parents as they navigate the challenges of parenthood. 

Topics: Healthcare, CLIMB Center, Mental & Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Neurobiology

Thinking about taking the Functional Nutrition program? Learn more about instructor Wes Harwood, below! 

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Functional Nutrition

Ayurveda is an ancient system for improving health that comes from India, and it complements yoga perfectly. Both systems work to balance one’s mind, body and consciousness. They can work synergistically to improve and maintain your health. And health means so much more than an absence of disease.

Topics: Healthcare, CLIMB Center, Ayurveda