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

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.

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 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/

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.

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/

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 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/.

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.

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!

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.

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, 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!

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.