When jobs are scarce the people with the most extras" on their resumes usually get the job. First Aid certification is an excellent extra" to add to your resume that can really impress your future employer. Not only a plus in the workplace First Aid training can also turn out to be very useful in certain emergency situations that arise in everyday life. Along with First Aid training CPR certification is another excellent way to make your resume stand out from all the rest. So the question arises, what is the best way to get First Aid or CPR certification, and in what fields will this training benefit me the most?
Online First Aid certification programs are usually the most convenient since they allow you finish the coursework on your schedule and you have access to the course material 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many different providers offer online certification, so it is important to research the backgrounds of the companies to makes sure that the coursework is written by experienced emergency care providers. CPR certification especially is the kind of topic that should not be explained by novices. If an online company is reputable they will provide you with background information on the people who created the online certification course.
So now in what job fields is First Aid certification definitely a plus? Well if you want to become a lifeguard First Aid certification and CPR certification are not an extra" they are a prerequisite. As a lifeguard a person's life may actually be on the line at the time that you have to use your emergency medical training. It is important that a lifeguard be thoroughly aware of the proper techniques to use as well as have enough experience in using the techniques that when and if the time arrives that these skills need to be used the lifeguard will be ready.
Teaching is another profession where having First Aid certification or CPR certification can definitely help to move you resume to the top of the pile. Children always bring an extra level of unpredictability to situations and this hold true in the classroom, probably to a greater degree than it does in other places. A teacher who is prepared for at least some of the situations that may arise in the classroom is definitely a greater asset to a school than a teacher who really has no idea how to respond.
Finally, there are all of the many jobs in the medical profession where First Aid certification and CPR certification are the building blocks to all the other procedures and techniques that doctors, nurses, and emergency medical technicians learn. If you are looking for a definite way to make your resume stand out from the bunch in the current tight economy a small investment in online First Aid or CPR certification will be money well spent. Before you apply for that next job consider taking a few hours out of your schedule to become certified and watch the investment pay off for you.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
First Pradaxa Lawsuits Have Now Been Filed
News reports and government reports have now confirmed that in the first year of Pradaxa's approved use in the United States, at least 260 patients have died from bleeding events where Pradaxa blocked the body's natural blood clotting defense. Three of those patients have now filed Pradaxa product liability lawsuits in federal courts.
These Pradaxa lawsuits, filed by a law firm not affiliated with Powers Taylor, mark the start of what will most assuredly be a landslide of similar lawsuits. If Pradaxa's continues to be prescribed in the same numbers, and if these serious and fatal injuries continue at the same rate, Powers Taylor expects that the number of lawsuits will grow exponentially. If enough federal lawsuits are filed, the federal judiciary may transfer all such cases to a single judge, who will decide the issues common to all Praxada lawsuits, much like a class action proceeding. The initial Pradaxa cases were filed in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Powers Taylor has not yet determined where it will file Pradaxa claims.
Despite the frightening number of adverse events reported both in the United States and abroad, the drug's manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim, has done little to react to these problems. The company supplemented its warnings in January 2012, but it has still not adopted a black box warning for the blood clotting problem. Medical professionals recognize the black box warnings as the most serious type of information on side effects, one that should never be ignored. Without a black box warning, there is a strong possibility that many patients and prescribing doctors will not recognize the full extent of the risks associated with Pradaxa. The absence of this warning will be the central claim an inadequate warning claim in Pradaxa lawsuits.
The side-effect lawyers at Powers Taylor are now evaluating potential Pradaxa cases. If you or a loved one took Pradaxa, and then suffered a bleeding event that required medical attention, you may have a potential claim. Many such bleeding events involve gastrointestinal bleeding, caused by stomach ulcers or other medical problems that might have been non-life threatening in the absence of Pradaxa. Because Pradaxa blocks the body's natural coagulation cascade that leads to the formation of blood clots, an ordinary stomach ulcer can turn into a serious medical problem. Because there is no readily available anecdote for Pradaxa's blood thinning effects, some of these routine blood loss events can become fatal. If you or a loved one have been prescribed Pradaxa and are concerned about these reports of adverse events, consult with the prescribing doctor before stopping the use of Pradaxa, as it may be necessary to take medical precautions to avoid other serious medical problems that could result from the sudden stoppage of Pradaxa.
To start work on your case, our product liability lawyers will need to know when the patient started using Pradaxa, the dosage prescribed, and the date of the adverse blood-loss event. Our attorneys will also need to know whether the patient was a participant in any of the Pradaxa studies, and whether the prescribing physician ever disclosed the risk of bleeding out. Please contact us immediately if you have experienced bleeding problems after taking Pradaxa. We look forward to bringing our experience in side-effect lawsuits on unsafe drugs to your case.
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These Pradaxa lawsuits, filed by a law firm not affiliated with Powers Taylor, mark the start of what will most assuredly be a landslide of similar lawsuits. If Pradaxa's continues to be prescribed in the same numbers, and if these serious and fatal injuries continue at the same rate, Powers Taylor expects that the number of lawsuits will grow exponentially. If enough federal lawsuits are filed, the federal judiciary may transfer all such cases to a single judge, who will decide the issues common to all Praxada lawsuits, much like a class action proceeding. The initial Pradaxa cases were filed in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Powers Taylor has not yet determined where it will file Pradaxa claims.
Despite the frightening number of adverse events reported both in the United States and abroad, the drug's manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim, has done little to react to these problems. The company supplemented its warnings in January 2012, but it has still not adopted a black box warning for the blood clotting problem. Medical professionals recognize the black box warnings as the most serious type of information on side effects, one that should never be ignored. Without a black box warning, there is a strong possibility that many patients and prescribing doctors will not recognize the full extent of the risks associated with Pradaxa. The absence of this warning will be the central claim an inadequate warning claim in Pradaxa lawsuits.
The side-effect lawyers at Powers Taylor are now evaluating potential Pradaxa cases. If you or a loved one took Pradaxa, and then suffered a bleeding event that required medical attention, you may have a potential claim. Many such bleeding events involve gastrointestinal bleeding, caused by stomach ulcers or other medical problems that might have been non-life threatening in the absence of Pradaxa. Because Pradaxa blocks the body's natural coagulation cascade that leads to the formation of blood clots, an ordinary stomach ulcer can turn into a serious medical problem. Because there is no readily available anecdote for Pradaxa's blood thinning effects, some of these routine blood loss events can become fatal. If you or a loved one have been prescribed Pradaxa and are concerned about these reports of adverse events, consult with the prescribing doctor before stopping the use of Pradaxa, as it may be necessary to take medical precautions to avoid other serious medical problems that could result from the sudden stoppage of Pradaxa.
To start work on your case, our product liability lawyers will need to know when the patient started using Pradaxa, the dosage prescribed, and the date of the adverse blood-loss event. Our attorneys will also need to know whether the patient was a participant in any of the Pradaxa studies, and whether the prescribing physician ever disclosed the risk of bleeding out. Please contact us immediately if you have experienced bleeding problems after taking Pradaxa. We look forward to bringing our experience in side-effect lawsuits on unsafe drugs to your case.
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