PCC Institute for Health Professionals Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/pccihp The Institute for Health Professionals podcast from Portland Community College is a showcase for expertise in the field of health care in our community, our region, and around the world. From traditional healthcare topics to alternative medicine and trends, our team of faculty will share what's hot, what's not, and how you can get ahead in health with IHP. © TruStory FM ff9a8fad-d3ab-58b8-bd7d-238cdaa26ba3 yes en Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:27:40 -0700 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:18:23 -0700 https://trustory.fm/pcc-institute-for-health-professionals-podcast/ https://img.transistor.fm/o8soyqe55S_dP397g8fynIXdXpRkKaBKKwewz4cM_fM/rs:fill:3000:3000:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTU1LzE2NjAz/MTY5OTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg PCC Institute for Health Professionals Podcast https://trustory.fm/pcc-institute-for-health-professionals-podcast/ episodic TruStory FM The Institute for Health Professionals podcast from Portland Community College is a showcase for expertise in the field of health care in our community, our region, and around the world. From traditional healthcare topics to alternative medicine and trends, our team of faculty will share what's hot, what's not, and how you can get ahead in health with IHP. The Institute for Health Professionals podcast from Portland Community College is a showcase for expertise in the field of health care in our community, our region, and around the world. TruStory FM shows@trustory.fm Yes No James Lucas introduces "Ed the AED" 18 18 James Lucas introduces "Ed the AED" full BC5120BB-C0EB-4654-BAC9-0C543EE92377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4b8a623 James Lucas is an EMT/Fireman with Hoodland Fire Department. As a function of his work, he's seen too many cardiac incidents — particularly with children — that could have been averted with quick use of an AED. This week on the IHP Podcast, James shares the story of his book, "Ed the AED." He shares how he and his wife co-wrote the story that introduces the AED in an informative and safe way to build awareness and save lives.

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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:00:49 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 1533 James Lucas is an EMT/Fireman with Hoodland Fire Department. As a function of his work, he's seen too many cardiac incidents — particularly with children — that could have been averted with quick use of an AED. This week on the IHP Podcast, James shares the story of his book, "Ed the AED." He shares how he and his wife co-wrote the story that introduces the AED in an informative and safe way to build awareness and save lives. ß James Lucas is an EMT/Fireman with Hoodland Fire Department. As a function of his work, he's seen too many cardiac incidents — particularly with children — that could have been averted with quick use of an AED. This week on the IHP Podcast, James shares t No Jennifer Darrow on Foot and Nail Care 17 17 Jennifer Darrow on Foot and Nail Care full 8DF637F7-B78E-4651-827F-F932F5B9CC70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/189fa806 If you're struggling with the health of your feet, you're dealing with more than just physical discomfort. The loss of mobility that comes from foot injury or illness can be debilitating and humiliating. This week on the show, Jennifer Darrow joins us to share her experiences as a specialist in foot care and rehabilitation.

For more information on new certification in the field, visit the Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification Board at www.wocncb.org/, and contact IHP for a schedule of Jennifer's upcoming foot care lectures at 971-722-6633 or email climbhealth@pcc.edu.

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For more information on new certification in the field, visit the Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification Board at www.wocncb.org/, and contact IHP for a schedule of Jennifer's upcoming foot care lectures at 971-722-6633 or email climbhealth@pcc.edu.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 08:19:22 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 848 If you're struggling with the health of your feet, you're dealing with more than just physical discomfort. The loss of mobility that comes from foot injury or illness can be debilitating and humiliating. This week on the show, Jennifer Darrow joins us to share her experiences as a specialist in foot care and rehabilitation. For more information on new certification in the field, visit the Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification Board at www.wocncb.org/, and contact IHP for a schedule of Jennifer's upcoming foot care lectures at 971-722-6633 or email climbhealth@pcc.edu. If you're struggling with the health of your feet, you're dealing with more than just physical discomfort. The loss of mobility that comes from foot injury or illness can be debilitating and humiliating. This week on the show, Jennifer Darrow joins us to No Susan Zabriskie on Emotional Intelligence 16 16 Susan Zabriskie on Emotional Intelligence full B961DE61-22F3-441A-B4E8-C3FE5084AFD9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f718fd37 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:02:16 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 1580 Emotional intelligence can have a profound impact on how we approach each day, from developing the skills required to discuss complex feelings, to understanding the connection between emotional intelligence, the brain, and our overall health and wellness. This week on the show, emotional intelligence coach Susan Zabriskie joins us to talk about EI and the importance of emotions in our relationships and our health. Emotional intelligence can have a profound impact on how we approach each day, from developing the skills required to discuss complex feelings, to understanding the connection between emotional intelligence, the brain, and our overall health and wellness. No Dosing in Herbalism with K. P. Khalsa 15 15 Dosing in Herbalism with K. P. Khalsa full 3EBC2058-1278-4047-9EEF-5B23C06C49E8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9521e16b Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:00:01 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 913 K. P. Khalsa joins us once again this week to discuss the practical implications of dosing in herbal medicine. Around the world, practitioners and patients have a dramatically different understanding of how to use and consume herbal medicine. As a result, they have a much greater understanding of the power that is possible with careful dosing. K. P. teaches traditional Chinese medicine as part of his curriculum at http://pcc.edu/climb/. K. P. Khalsa joins us once again this week to discuss the practical implications of dosing in herbal medicine. Around the world, practitioners and patients have a dramatically different understanding of how to use and consume herbal medicine. As a result, No K.P. Khalsa talks Traditional Chinese Medicine 14 14 K.P. Khalsa talks Traditional Chinese Medicine full D0FF9B7C-2CEE-49EB-980E-4B47EF677CE6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d30ff33e Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:48:13 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 883 From a patient perspective, integrating traditional Chinese medicine into your overall health regimen can seem strange. This week on the show, K.P. Khalsa joins Pete Wright to discuss the importance of the traditional Chinese philosophy to health, and why understanding this area of medicine can be such a valuable tool in the provider's toolkit. K.P. teaches traditional Chinese medicine as part of his curriculum at pcc.edu/climb/health. From a patient perspective, integrating traditional Chinese medicine into your overall health regimen can seem strange. This week on the show, K.P. Khalsa joins Pete Wright to discuss the importance of the traditional Chinese philosophy to health, and why No PICC Care and Maintenance with Alicia Dickenson 13 13 PICC Care and Maintenance with Alicia Dickenson full FEEBB3EB-EE5A-4E6C-9E03-98AE19E04B7B https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f340d02 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:00:42 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 593 Alicia Dickenson has spent much of her recent career teaching her expertise as a vascular access specialist. Today, as our IHP specialist and instructor for PICC Care and Maintenance, Alicia shares this expertise with our students. This week on the show Alicia joins Pete Wright to discuss how this critical component can plays into overall patient care from the nursing — and patient — perspectives. Alicia Dickenson has spent much of her recent career teaching her expertise as a vascular access specialist. Today, as our IHP specialist and instructor for PICC Care and Maintenance, Alicia shares this expertise with our students. This week on the show A No Certification in Medical Interpreting with Erin Neff 12 12 Certification in Medical Interpreting with Erin Neff full 0547E782-B137-4072-8747-21D9F82700E9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf52b34a New on the PCC IHP Podcast Ep 12: Certification in Medical Interpreting with Erin

The landscape for medical interpreters is changing each year thanks to new regulations aiming toward better care in the medical environment. This week, Erin Neff joins Pete Wright to discuss certification options for anyone interested in making medical interpreting a career!

Health Care/Medical Interpreting at IHP
http://www.pcc.edu/climb/health/interpreting/

National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
http://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
http://www.healthcareinterpretercertification.org/

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The landscape for medical interpreters is changing each year thanks to new regulations aiming toward better care in the medical environment. This week, Erin Neff joins Pete Wright to discuss certification options for anyone interested in making medical interpreting a career!

Health Care/Medical Interpreting at IHP
http://www.pcc.edu/climb/health/interpreting/

National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
http://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/

Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
http://www.healthcareinterpretercertification.org/

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:00:03 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 513 The landscape for medical interpreters is changing each year thanks to new regulations aiming toward better care in the medical environment. This week, Erin Neff joins Pete Wright to discuss certification options for anyone interested in making medical interpreting a career! Health Care/Medical Interpreting at IHP http://www.pcc.edu/climb/health/interpreting/ National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters http://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org/ Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters http://www.healthcareinterpretercertification.org/ The landscape for medical interpreters is changing each year thanks to new regulations aiming toward better care in the medical environment. This week, Erin Neff joins Pete Wright to discuss certification options for anyone interested in making medical in No K. P. Khalsa discusses the role of Nutritional Therapy in Healing 11 11 K. P. Khalsa discusses the role of Nutritional Therapy in Healing full F8D132FC-68F7-4908-B9F4-806126BD658A https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b6b4c0a The Nutritional Therapy program at IHP has been available for over a year, and our first batch of graduates are in the field and doing great work with their new skills. This week on the show, K. P. Khalsa joins Pete Wright to share his insights on the role of nutritional therapy in a well-rounded healthcare provider.

For more information on the program and how you can enroll, please visit: http://www.pcc.edu/climb/health/nutritional-therapy/

]]> The Nutritional Therapy program at IHP has been available for over a year, and our first batch of graduates are in the field and doing great work with their new skills. This week on the show, K. P. Khalsa joins Pete Wright to share his insights on the role of nutritional therapy in a well-rounded healthcare provider.

For more information on the program and how you can enroll, please visit: http://www.pcc.edu/climb/health/nutritional-therapy/

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:00:43 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 883 The Nutritional Therapy program at IHP has been available for over a year, and our first batch of graduates are in the field and doing great work with their new skills. This week on the show, K. P. Khalsa joins Pete Wright to share his insights on the role of nutritional therapy in a well-rounded healthcare provider. For more information on the program and how you can enroll, please visit: http://www.pcc.edu/climb/health/nutritional-therapy/ The Nutritional Therapy program at IHP has been available for over a year, and our first batch of graduates are in the field and doing great work with their new skills. This week on the show, K. P. Khalsa joins Pete Wright to share his insights on the rol No Erin Neff on Site Translation and Healthcare Interpreting 10 10 Erin Neff on Site Translation and Healthcare Interpreting full 605EED06-4C3B-463E-A77A-028E8C893BC7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb840fca Site Translation, the ability to translate complex documents and forms in a medical setting, is a key skill for today's healthcare interpreter. This week on the show, Erin Neff joins us to share her experience as an interpreter and how site translation can help smooth communication issues and lead to better and more confident patient care.

For more information on Erin's site translation course, visit bit.ly/13RtqUB.

]]> Site Translation, the ability to translate complex documents and forms in a medical setting, is a key skill for today's healthcare interpreter. This week on the show, Erin Neff joins us to share her experience as an interpreter and how site translation can help smooth communication issues and lead to better and more confident patient care.

For more information on Erin's site translation course, visit bit.ly/13RtqUB.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:05:42 -0700 Portland Community College Portland Community College 636 Site Translation, the ability to translate complex documents and forms in a medical setting, is a key skill for today's healthcare interpreter. This week on the show, Erin Neff joins us to share her experience as an interpreter and how site translation can help smooth communication issues and lead to better and more confident patient care. For more information on Erin's site translation course, visit bit.ly/13RtqUB. Site Translation, the ability to translate complex documents and forms in a medical setting, is a key skill for today's healthcare interpreter. This week on the show, Erin Neff joins us to share her experience as an interpreter and how site translation ca No Introduction to Herbalism with K. P. Khalsa 9 9 Introduction to Herbalism with K. P. Khalsa full A5AF03D6-09E8-4210-AF8E-8B1E685362F4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ecda698 If you've ever considered a professional practice centered in herbalism, you don't want to miss this episode. This week on the show, esteemed instructor K. P. Khalsa shares from his 40-year career as an herbalist and healer on the nature of the practice, the field, and what it takes to succeed as a partner in health for those in need.

For more information on Herbalism at PCC Institute for Health Professionals, please visit: www.pcc.edu/climb/health/herbalism/

]]> If you've ever considered a professional practice centered in herbalism, you don't want to miss this episode. This week on the show, esteemed instructor K. P. Khalsa shares from his 40-year career as an herbalist and healer on the nature of the practice, the field, and what it takes to succeed as a partner in health for those in need.

For more information on Herbalism at PCC Institute for Health Professionals, please visit: www.pcc.edu/climb/health/herbalism/

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:00:29 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 596 If you've ever considered a professional practice centered in herbalism, you don't want to miss this episode. This week on the show, esteemed instructor K. P. Khalsa shares from his 40-year career as an herbalist and healer on the nature of the practice, the field, and what it takes to succeed as a partner in health for those in need. For more information on Herbalism at PCC Institute for Health Professionals, please visit: www.pcc.edu/climb/health/herbalism/ If you've ever considered a professional practice centered in herbalism, you don't want to miss this episode. This week on the show, esteemed instructor K. P. Khalsa shares from his 40-year career as an herbalist and healer on the nature of the practice, No Olga Hice, MD, on All Things Phlebotomy! 8 8 Olga Hice, MD, on All Things Phlebotomy! full EF65122D-D0AC-4FBA-858F-1B777D0D1F03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a6e9f30 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:48:59 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 909 This week on the show, Olga Hice, MD, joins us to talk about phlebotomy — the practice, the field, and the traits of those who make great phlebotomists! If you've ever thought about a career in this field, this is a great opportunity to learn about the PCC program including Entry Level Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy for Health Professionals, and in particular, Phlebotomy: Difficult Draws. Listen in! This week on the show, Olga Hice, MD, joins us to talk about phlebotomy — the practice, the field, and the traits of those who make great phlebotomists! If you've ever thought about a career in this field, this is a great opportunity to learn about the PC No Morad Noury on Changes in Medical Interpreting and Certification 7 7 Morad Noury on Changes in Medical Interpreting and Certification full FF55F3C2-E371-481E-8E90-3F7AE337AC1B https://share.transistor.fm/s/d107ab1b Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:32:52 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 547 This year, Oregon is making some profound changes in the requirements for medical interpreters. This week on the show, PCC instructor Morad Noury joins Pete Wright to discuss those changes, and how certification improves overall quality of care. For more information on medical interpreting in Oregon, visit the Office of Equity and Inclusion online at www.oregon.gov/oha/oei. For more information on the PCC Health Care/Medical Interpreting program, visit www.pcc.edu/climb/health/interpreting/. This year, Oregon is making some profound changes in the requirements for medical interpreters. This week on the show, PCC instructor Morad Noury joins Pete Wright to discuss those changes, and how certification improves overall quality of care. For more No Become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant with Dixie Whetsall 6 6 Become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant with Dixie Whetsall full 9B8E0B03-F886-4368-A836-56873DAE5EF1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/991de002 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:01:59 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 947 Ever thought about a career as a lactation consultant? Perfect timing! This week on the show, lactation instructor Dixie Whetsall drops by to share her thoughts on the professions, what it takes to become a lactation consultant, the critical importance of certification as an IBCLC, and how PCC Institute for Health Professionals can help you get started on your next chapter right now. Ever thought about a career as a lactation consultant? Perfect timing! This week on the show, lactation instructor Dixie Whetsall drops by to share her thoughts on the professions, what it takes to become a lactation consultant, the critical importance of No Marla Spadafora on IV Therapy at IHP 5 5 Marla Spadafora on IV Therapy at IHP full 82E816BC-49E7-4191-B0DF-E32A43917E4D https://share.transistor.fm/s/68f4cba2 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:46:56 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 421 We're learning all about IV therapy this week on the show! Marla Spadafora joins Pete Wright to share how she runs her classes, how practical skills play into learning IV therapy, and shares how the new online option for medical professionals interested in improving IV therapy skills plays into training with IHP. Thanks for listening! We're learning all about IV therapy this week on the show! Marla Spadafora joins Pete Wright to share how she runs her classes, how practical skills play into learning IV therapy, and shares how the new online option for medical professionals interested i No Marla Spadafora on the Changing Face of Floor Nursing 4 4 Marla Spadafora on the Changing Face of Floor Nursing full 108A2554-D6A2-47F0-80BF-3235279A96F9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2afac795 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:39:46 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 388 From new technologies in the hospital to sicker patients, floor nurses need to be ready to face broader challenges each and every day. This week on the show, Marla Spadafora joins Pete Wright to talk about the evolution of the floor nurse as a profession over the last decade, and shares background of her new Floor Nursing Fundamentals course designed for nurses getting back into the field. From new technologies in the hospital to sicker patients, floor nurses need to be ready to face broader challenges each and every day. This week on the show, Marla Spadafora joins Pete Wright to talk about the evolution of the floor nurse as a profession No Mike Mockler on Pharmacology in Geriatric Medicine 3 3 Mike Mockler on Pharmacology in Geriatric Medicine full 76995AD1-CB9F-4104-9393-4FA76A1E3B70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4690d99d Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:00:17 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 907 This week on the show, pharmacist and IHP faculty member Mike Mockler joins Pete Wright to discuss the special pharmacological needs of the aging patient. Mike's experience in hospital pharmacology makes him the perfect expert to cover the aging process and the medical needs that come with it, and the changing demands of the health care professionals as they address the aging population in their care. This week on the show, pharmacist and IHP faculty member Mike Mockler joins Pete Wright to discuss the special pharmacological needs of the aging patient. Mike's experience in hospital pharmacology makes him the perfect expert to cover the aging process a No Wes Harwood on American Heart Association, Certification, and AHA Programs at IHP 2 2 Wes Harwood on American Heart Association, Certification, and AHA Programs at IHP full ED8328E6-E918-4673-9B8C-D7947553F972 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e35556 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00:39 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 726 This week on the show, Wes Harwood joins Pete Wright to talk about all things heart! Wes is an instructor with IHP, and serves as the quality assurance and training center coordinator for American Heart Association programs. Learn about online and eLearning offerings from AHA, how the online approach differs from the traditional in-class training, and how you can take advantage of AHA online training available though IHP right now! This week on the show, Wes Harwood joins Pete Wright to talk about all things heart! Wes is an instructor with IHP, and serves as the quality assurance and training center coordinator for American Heart Association programs. Learn about online and eLearni No Welcome to the PCC Institute for Health Professionals Podcast 1 1 Welcome to the PCC Institute for Health Professionals Podcast full 438CFF68-AE18-4E26-AD3B-13CC9203CD3A https://share.transistor.fm/s/1decd3c8 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:16:39 -0800 Portland Community College Portland Community College 651 It's our inaugural episode — thanks for downloading and being a part of our community! This week on the show, Sheila Messerschmidt joins Pete Wright to talk about the show, our expert team of faculty and the great programs they teach, and what we hope to bring to the IHP community through the Institute for Health Professionals Podcast. It's our inaugural episode — thanks for downloading and being a part of our community! This week on the show, Sheila Messerschmidt joins Pete Wright to talk about the show, our expert team of faculty and the great programs they teach, and what we hope to No