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Ronald B. Gillam, co-author of Communication Sciences and Disorders: From Science to Clinical Practice, Third Edition, recently published an article for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) entitled "ASHA Report: PhD Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Innovative Models and Practices of PhD Education." In the featured piece, Gillam discusses a report from the Academic Affairs Board (AAB) of ASHA following interviews in fall 2016 from "73 of the 76 directors of PhD programs in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) in the United States."

Topics: Health, Health Professions

The recently published Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician by Stephanie C. Peshek just received a perfect score of 100 and 5 stars from Doody's Review Service. Jennifer L. Colon, PharmD, MS, MBA, from Temple University School of Pharmacy, writing for Doody's Review Service, calls it,

“…the most valuable reference and educational tool available for pharmacy technicians. [It] stands out [because it acknowledges] advancing technology and…the need to integrate pharmacy technicians as valued members of the healthcare team.”

Topics: Doody's Review Service, Health, Health Professions, Pharmacy Technician, Review, Stephanie C. Peshek

Wonderful news-- Introduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professionals, Sixth Edition by Agnes G. Loeffler and Michael N. Hart just received five stars and a perfect score of 100 from Doody's Review Service.

Steven K Hamick, AAS, BIS, from William Beaumont Hospitals, writing for Doody's Review Service, says that,

"The authors have done a masterful job of updating this book and it remains highly recommended for all nursing and allied health programs."

Topics: Agnes G. Loeffler, Doody's Review Service, Health, Health Professions, Human Disease, Michael N. Hart, Review

Outstanding news to share-- Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, Third Edition by Dean R. Hess, Neil R. MacIntyre, William F. Galvin, and Shelley C. Mishoe just received 5 stars and a perfect score of 100 from Doody's Review Service. According to Steven K. Hamick, AAS, BIS, from William Beaumont Hospitals, writing for Doody's Review Service,

“This is an outstanding book that continues to be a standard in respiratory care. [It is] intended primarily for respiratory therapy students, [but] it will [also] prove a useful and insightful reference for clinicians.”

Topics: Dean R. Hess, Doody's Review Service, Health, Health Professions, Navigate 2, Neil R. MacIntyre, Respiratory Care, Review, Shelley C. Mishoe, William F. Galvin

Terrific news to share-- Respiratory Care: Patient Assessment and Care Plan Development Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access by David C. Shelledy, PhD, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, FASAHP, and Jay I. Peters, MD, just received 5 stars and a perfect score of 100 from Doody's Review Service.

According to Steven K Hamick, AAS, BIS, William Beaumont Hospitals, writing for Doody’s Review Service,

"This is an outstanding book [that] is well written and easy to read. It should be required for all respiratory therapy programs and available in all departments of respiratory care."

Topics: David C. Shelledy, Doody's Review Service, Health, Health Professions, Jay I. Peters, Respiratory Care, Review

The Jones & Bartlett Learning marketing team taking part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Topics: ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Health Professions, Higher Education, Ice Bucket Challenge, Lee Guion, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Respiratory Management of ALS

Navigate 2 is arriving-- and now you can try it! We've just released eight demo courses in a variety of areas, including:

Topics: Computer Science, Health Professions, Health Science, Higher Education, Navigate, Navigate 2, Online Learning, Public Health, Science, Webinar, nursing

As the Affordable Care Act continues to add millions of Americans to the health care system, providers are struggling to balance the increased demand for quality health care with shortages of nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals. As a result, many organizations are beginning to adopt a team-based approach to care. In a recent blog post from the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, Barbara Brandt writes that,

Topics: Brookings Institute, Donna Weiss, Felice Tilin, Health Professions, interprofessional health care, Marlene J. Morgan, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and, nursing

Recently, the Chronicle of Higher Education asked leading education technology experts for their insights on the year ahead. Overwhelmingly, the experts agreed that thoughtfully developed online education tools will continue to attract industry-wide interest. Phill Hill, an Education Technology Expert, told the Chronicle that,

Topics: Health Professions, Midlands Technical College, Navigate, Navigate Respiratory Care, Online Learning

Are you heading to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Congress in Anaheim, CA this weekend? Visit the Jones & Bartlett Learning Booth #428 for a live demonstration of Navigate Respiratory Care, our comprehensive 10-course online curriculum that transforms students into successful respiratory therapists.

Topics: AARC, American Association for Respiratory Care Congress, Health Professions, Navigate