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Technology: Electronics

AIM to Participate at SMTA New England Expo & Tech Forum

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CRANSTON, R.I. (PRWEB)

AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming SMTA New England Expo and Tech Forum taking place on October 8, 2019 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center in Boxboro, MA. AIM Solder will highlight its REL electronic solders and its new RX18 and CX18 cored solder wire.

REL22™ is an award-winning, high reliability alloy developed to address reliability and production quality issues common to similar multi-element alloys. Both internal and customer testing has proven that REL22 improves product survival in extreme thermal exposure operating environments such as under-hood automotive, avionics/aerospace and LED lighting. REL61™ is ideally suited for industries which require a cost effective alternative to SAC305 with no loss of processing performance or durability. REL61 provides significant advantages over other no-low silver alloys by offering better flow characteristics at lower temperatures, thus reducing PCB damage and assembly costs.

AIM will also feature its new cored wire solders, RX18 and CX18. The award-winning RX18 is engineered for automated soldering and promotes thermal transfer, fast wetting and reduces voids/skips. With an operator friendly, low odor/smoke formula, CX18 extends the solder tip life and leaves clear, minimal residues.

To discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA New England Chapter Expo and Tech Forum at booth # 302 for more information and to speak with one of AIM’s knowledgeable staff members.

About AIM

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service and training. For more information about AIM, visit http://www.aimsolder.com.

Upcoming Events:

October 12, 2019 – SMTA Austin (CTEA), Norris Conference Center, Austin, TX

October 23-24, 2019 – SMTA Guadalajara, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

November 12-15, 2019 – Productronica, Messe München, Munich, Germany

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Society: Social Services

Philadelphia Business Journal names Dave Stern ‘Best of the Bar’

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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano founding partner David F. Stern has been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal to its third annual class of Best of the Bar: Philadelphia’s Top Lawyers. He was honored in the category of plaintiff personal injury litigation. The honor recognizes those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice specialties over the past 12 months.

The honorees were selected by the Business Journal’s editorial board and a panel of three independent judges. Nominations were evaluated “based on significant and recent achievements, including the legal significance, the size of the results and the business impact of the work,” according to the Business Journal.

Recognizing the legal industry as “a key component of the region’s prosperity,” the Business Journal began honoring the Best of the Bar in 2017. This year, 41 attorneys were selected.

David Stern has concentrated his practice on workers’ compensation litigation since graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He has been representing injured workers since 2004. He has served as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice’s Eastern District Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section. He currently serves on the Membership Committee and Amicus Curiae Committee for that organization. He is also a board member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association (PTLA) and was selected to its Future Leaders Section.

He frequently engages in pro bono endeavors for the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (Philly VIP) and was enrolled in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pro Bono Roll of Honor in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012. In September of 2011, he was selected as Philly VIP’s Volunteer of the Month.

Mr. Stern has been selected multiple times to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list and the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Super Lawyers® lists. He has been named to the Super Lawyers® Top 100 of Philadelphia and Top 100 of Pennsylvania lists in 2013 and 2014. He was also named to the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Best Lawyers® lists.

Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano opened its doors in July 2010 with six attorneys and only 22 total staff members. Today, it is the largest workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law firm in the region, boasting locations across the country and over 200 staff members. The firm has also recently expanded into new practice areas for workers, including employment law and long-term disability.

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Lifestyle: Self Help

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay to Host Exclusive ‘Wild Precious Life by the Firestone Sisters’ Wellness Retreat

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The Wild Precious Life sisters and wellness experts Mary and Lucy Firestone.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will once again present an exclusive Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters Wellness Retreat this November.


HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (PRWEB)

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay – perched atop a dramatic ocean bluff in Northern California – has partnered with wellness experts and sisters Mary and Lucy Firestone to host their popular ‘Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters’ wellness retreat at the resort November 1-3, 2019. Set against the stunning backdrop of pristine California coastline, guests will have the opportunity to open up, release, connect, and celebrate through energetic workshops, thoughtful exercises, and other enriching experiences with hand-selected practitioners and healers.

Wellness experts Lucy and Mary Firestone of Wild Precious Life will lead the experiences and workshops. The Firestone sisters lead retreats around the world for those seeking catalysts for positive, expansive change. The bespoke retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay will feature practitioners including Naada Guerra, – a Shaman, Energetic Healer and Intuitive who identifies subconscious blocks and transforms them with the individual – as well as Gianna de la Torre, – creator of the Cosmetic Acupuncture Method and Master Intuitive, Acupuncturist, Theta Healer and certified Yogi.

The immersive weekend will commence with an optional welcome beverage with Mary and Lucy Firestone in the relaxing Club Lounge on Friday evening, followed by a full day of insightful teachings on Saturday starting with an Intention Setting walk along the beach and ending with a Glow from the Inside Out workshop by Gianna de la Torre. On Sunday, the day starts with Manifestation Breathwork and Facial Yoga and Gua She along with breakout gatherings, time for spa treatments, and more. Guests will feel revitalized and rested arriving at the Farewell Dinner on Sunday evening. Additionally, guests will receive Wild Precious Life materials including the Life Purpose Map, Life Purpose Planner, and The First travel-size perfume.

The immersive, two-night Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters wellness retreat at The

Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is available for $2,750 per guest and includes a Club Level Deluxe Room and access to all retreat events and activities. Club Level grants access to the exclusive

Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, which offers elevated culinary presentations as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day. Participants wishing to stay an extra night on November 3, 2019 may enjoy a special rate of $550.

Additionally, participants wishing to further unwind on the coast can indulge in a custom spa treatment at the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa inspired by Wild Precious Life. These treatments are available exclusively to retreat guests:


The bespoke Fire & Ice Stone Massage begins with a deep inhalation of four aromatherapy scents: Rose Geranium (to calm and lift energy), Juniper (to detoxify), Sandalwood (to ground and center) and Grapefruit (to evoke warm feelings and melt sorrows) as featured in The First perfume by Wild Precious Life. A full body massage then follows using essential oils of these ingredients and hot and cold stone therapy to relieve back and shoulder pain, alleviate stress, and release toxins. A refreshing grapefruit mocktail at the conclusion of the treatment completes the experience. 80 minutes; $340, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

  • Wild Precious Life Massage


This custom-created full body massage with choice of light to deep pressure features a blend of four essential oils influenced by the scents featured in The First perfume by Wild Precious Life: Rose Geranium (to calm and lift energy), Juniper (to detoxify), Sandalwood (to ground and center) and Grapefruit (to evoke warm feelings and melt sorrows). This soothing massage will melt away tension, alleviate sore muscles, and leave guests feeling revitalized. 50 minutes; $215, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

For bookings and more information on the Wild Precious Life by The Firestone Sisters wellness retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, including the complete retreat schedule and program details, please visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/half-moon-bay/offers/wellness-retreat.

For more information or reservations at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, please call (650) 712-7000 or visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/half-moon-bay.

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About The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room spa and golf resort offering a relaxing and romantic setting. As the San Francisco Bay Area’s only oceanfront resort, the timeless estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience for a romantic getaway. For more information, please contact The

Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay at 650-712-7000. For room reservations, contact your travel professional, visit ritzcarlton.com/HMB or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at 800-241-3333.

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health and fitness

See Refix Introduce Their Natural, Hydrating and Sustainable Recovery Drink

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Modern Living with kathy ireland and Refix

Refix is a natural, hydrating and sustainable recovery drink that supports a healthy, sustainable way of life.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Modern Living with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Refix Owner Mario Nova and professional beach volleyball player Stafford Slick to discuss their unique sports drink that helps keep athletes hydrated.

Refix is a natural, hydrating and sustainable recovery drink that supports a healthy, sustainable way of life. Refix is made from all-natural, high-quality ingredients that contain elements required for the correct recuperation of the human body. The main ingredient in Refix is mineral-rich seawater from one of the most unspoiled protected zones in Europe.

Slick says that Refix has numerous benefits for him as an athlete. He explains, “As a professional beach volleyball athlete, I am subject to the elements — heat, sun and sand. Dehydration is actually a big factor in our sport. Refix essentially brings me back to equilibrium. I take it before a match so I can ensure that my muscles are prepared and primed for competition. And then I take it as a recovery drink after a match as well.”

For more information about Refix, visit RefixUSADistributor.com and tune in to WE tv as sponsored content on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 7:30am EST and Bloomberg International on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 7:00pm GMT and Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 10:00am D.F. and 2:30pm HKT.

About Modern Living with kathy ireland®

Modern Living with kathy ireland® is a weekly business television program featuring real-world insights from corporate executives all over the globe.Modern Living with kathy ireland® airs Thursday mornings throughout North America on WE tv as part of their sponsored content lineup and to over 50 countries throughout the world on Sundays on Bloomberg International as part of their sponsored content lineup.

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Industry: Healthcare

ADHD Lullaby™ makes Billboard’s New Age Album Chart for Twelve Consecutive Weeks

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The science and thought process behind this album is one of the most unique, natural, and cost-effective solutions to battling sleep struggles in children with ADHD. It is one of the best ADHD products I’ve come across in my professional career.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

ADHD Lullaby™, a first-of-its-kind music album designed to help ADHD children fall asleep, has been listed on Billboard’s New Age Album chart in the Top Ten for twelve consecutive weeks starting on July 13, 2019.

Using a patent-pending music methodology based upon the principles of neuroscience, ADHD Lullaby™ has received positive feedback from families and medical professionals.

“The science and thought process behind this album is one of the most unique, natural, and cost-effective solutions to battling sleep struggles in children with ADHD. It is one of the best ADHD products I’ve come across in my professional career,” stated Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D., M.Ed.

A Harvard graduate, Hallowell is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist who is recognized as a pioneering expert in the field of ADD and ADHD. Hallowell co-authored the New York Times best-seller Driven to Distraction and is a highly recognized public figure appearing frequently on Dr. Oz, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, CNN, and 60 Minutes.

ADHD Lullaby™ is available for purchase and streaming worldwide on all the major digital music services including Amazon Music, iTunes, and Spotify. The complete 15-track album is also available for purchase or download at ADHDLullaby.com.

ADHD Lullaby™ was developed by Arizona law enforcement officer Bryan Wisda who was shot in the line of duty in 2016. During his recovery, he learned to play guitar and discovered the music methodology behind the album while trying to help his then ten-year-old ADHD son get to sleep at night.

“The order of the songs, the use of musical tension, each song’s tempo, and root note all serve a specific purpose. When coupled with specific embedded frequencies from neuroscience, these elements help relax the human body and the ADHD brain,” stated Wisda.

An estimated 6.4 million American children are diagnosed with ADHD according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a number that has been increasing steadily since 2003. Sleep struggles is one of the top side effects for children who take ADHD medications.

For more information or to purchase the album visit ADHDlullaby.com.

About ADHD Lullaby:

ADHD Lullaby™ is a unique album recorded using a patent pending method based on principles from neuroscience to help children with ADHD fall asleep faster and stay asleep. The album is under exclusive license to Zezz Music Ltd. For more information follow ADHD Lullaby™ on Facebook, Instagram, or visit ADHDLullaby.com

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Health: Mental Health

Famed Television Host and Best-Selling Author Dr. Venus Nicolino to Attend UCP’s Wheels for Humanity Annual Gala

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It’s an amazing charity doing incredible things around the world. I love that almost every dollar this charity raises goes directly to providing these services to those most in need


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Dr. Venus Nicolino aka Dr. V, Famed Television Host, National Best-Selling Author and Board Member of UCP Wheels for Humanity, will attend their annual gala event this Saturday, September 28 at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. UCP Wheels for Humanity is a charity focused on providing wheel chairs and wheel chair services to those most in need around the world including locations such as the Ukraine, El Salvador, Indonesia, among other countries.

“It’s an amazing charity doing incredible things around the world. I love that almost every dollar this charity raises goes directly to providing these services to those most in need.” Says Dr. V. “Based on my and my husband’s fundraising efforts this year, we have successfully raised over $120,000 for this amazing charity. After this weekend’s gala event, the projected total fundraising should exceed $500,000, which would be the most we have ever raised.”

UCP Wheels for Humanity is a subsidiary of United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (UCPLA). UCP Wheels for Humanity’s mission is to promote greater inclusion for people with disabilities globally, through mobility, therapy, advocacy and empowerment. For more information about UCP Wheels for Humanity visit http://www.ucpwheels.org

UCPLA has grown significantly since its inception in 1944 and is now the largest nonprofit provider of direct-care services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California. The organization’s commitment to the founding mission of advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities and those with similar service needs is unwavering. For more information about UCPLA visit http://www.ucpla.org.

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Business: Insurance

How To Get Accurate Car Insurance Quotes Online

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“It is possible to get really accurate car insurance quotes. But in order to obtain a high accuracy degree, you must work with complex questionnaires and provide accurate info ”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that presents several tips to help drivers get accurate car insurance quotes.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/tips-getting-accurate-car-insurance-quotes/

Now is easy to compare insurance rates from multiple different insurance providers nationally and locally. After entering details pertaining to his vehicle and driving history, the user will get matched with several companies. Using this type of service, a user can quickly narrow down his search to companies that provide what he is looking for. Find out how to get accurate quotes and get free quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org.


  • Determine what policies should be bought. It all starts with knowing what the driver wants to purchase. Besides buying the minimum coverage required by the state, a driver may need additional coverage, depending on his car and budget. People who own new, valuable models, should purchase full coverage. People that do not have a solid health/life insurance coverage, should also consider buying PIP/Medicare insurance. If a person has more than one vehicle, it may be wise to opt for multi-vehicle plans. Also consider bundling policies. This will save drivers a lot of money.

  • Calculate the available budget for premiums. Knowing the exact financial limits will help the driver opt for higher coverage limits, higher deductibles and several add-ons. Online quotes will help drivers design a coverage plan within those limits. Furthermore, the driver can simulate to “pay-in full” and see the total cost of the coverage plan and how much he can save. Typically, the saved money are more than a single monthly premium.

  • Keep relevant documents nearby. This is a must no matter if the person is getting online quotes or via an agent. Furthermore, when an agent comes to inspect the car, he/she will ask for the right documentation. Having the right documents near will help the driver provide correct info about the car’s model and sub-model, existing safety devices and driving history. Keep in mind that online questionnaires may also ask about things like the exact sub-model, including the number of cylinders. Car info and dealership status are extremely important for companies, since they rely of over-time depreciation to determine the Actual Cash Value.

  • Provide realistic annual mileage approximation. Most companies consider 12.000 to be the average annual mileage for a driver. Users are asked to input the annual mileage, by either adding the value, selecting it from a range or providing the approximate daily mileage. Lying to the insurance company will seriously backfire. If a person gets involved in an accident and files a claim, the car will be closely inspected and the true mileage will be discovered.

  • Use complex online questionnaires. It is well-known the fact that a more complex questionnaire will provide better results. A user who fills out a long, in depth survey about the vehicle history, driving history, use of the vehicle, credit history, etc. and he will get a much more accurate quote. Short quote forms, while convenient, fast, and easy to use, will often times be very inaccurate. Spending 5-10 minutes to fill in all the details will be worth the time. Reputable companies create complex questionnaires and rates calculators and the quotes they provide are really accurate.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

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Business: Executives

Star Technical Solutions Founder Recognised for 30 Year Career with Prestigious Industry Award

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David Blackhurst of Star Refrigeration receives Fred Jamieson Award at the RAC Cooling Awards 2019

David Blackhurst of Star Refrigeration receives Fred Jamieson Award at the RAC Cooling Awards 2019

It’s an honour to be taking home this esteemed prize from the RAC Cooling Awards 2019. The majority of my career has been spent at Star Refrigeration, in a variety of roles, and I thank the company and the many colleagues I have worked with for all the opportunities I’ve been given along the way.


LONDON (PRWEB)

A longstanding employee of Star Refrigeration’s consultancy business has been awarded an industry achievement award at the RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2019, last night. The Fred Jamison award, for which he was nominated by his colleagues at Star, recognises David Blackhurst’s significant contribution to the company and the industry over the past three decades.

On nominating Mr. Blackhurst for the Fred Jamieson award, Star’s Group Sales and Marketing Director Dr. Rob Lamb said, “David has exemplified integrity and his wisdom across a wide variety of markets and applications has helped deliver innovative and efficient cooling solutions to customers in the UK and around the world. He has been a keen advocate of innovation not only within Star, but as a member of the wider international refrigeration industry community for three decades”.

One of David’s most notable achievements was his direct involvement in the design and development of Ethos, Star Technical Solutions’ flagship energy management product. The unique data driven system won the Innovation Prize at last year’s RAC Cooling Industry Awards and has helped customers make up to 30% energy savings. The Ethos Carbon Reduction Strategy was nominated this year in the Low Carbon Achievement category.

Mr. Blackhurst is no stranger to award ceremonies, having received the Institute of Refrigeration’s Lightfoot medal twice, along with awards from the UK Engineering Council and the IMechE. Additionally, he was an IIAR Board Director for many years and has authored an array of technical papers presented on behalf of IIAR, the IoR and the IMechE.

He said, “It’s an honour to be taking home this esteemed prize from the RAC Cooling Awards 2019. The majority of my career has been spent at Star Refrigeration, in a variety of roles, and I thank the company and the many colleagues I have worked with for all the opportunities I’ve been given along the way. The team and I always enjoy attending this industry award ceremony and this year it was extra special.”

The annual awards ceremony brings together end users, engineers and manufacturers from across the British refrigeration and air conditioning sector, recognising excellence at all levels from students to lifetime achievements. With this year’s host announced as comedian Russel Kane, the spectacular event was highly anticipated by cooling industry professionals across the UK and The RAC Awards has become a calendar mainstay.

Star Refrigeration and Star Technical Solutions joined respected companies such as Sainsbury’s, Asda and Toshiba celebrating the industry’s achievements last night.

Find out more about the event at: https://coolingawards.racplus.com.

To find out more about Star Refrigeration, visit https://www.star-ref.co.uk/.

To find out more about Star Technical Solutions, visit https://www.star-ts.co.uk/.

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Health: Addiction

Middle Tennessee College and Addiction Recovery Facility Join Forces To Offer College Credit for Completing Treatment

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Williamson College And Spring 2 Life Recovery Join Forces To Offer College Credit For Completing Treatment

The stigma is being eradicated, and in its place, hope and purpose are being offered. This is a huge deal for the national recovery community


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Williamson College is teaming up with Spring 2 Life Recovery to offer college credits in exchange for completion of the recovery program curriculum.

The 7 Principles curriculum teaches recovery through biblical knowledge. S2L Recovery bases their approach around seven Christ-centered principles so that each student can find their way to recovery at their own pace.

This partnership is the first of its kind, but hopefully not the last. “We want other universities and other rehabs to do this, and we’re willing to show them how we got to this place. This partnership speaks volumes to an organization that actually gets it. The stigma is being eradicated, and in its place, hope and purpose are being offered. This is a huge deal for the national recovery community,” said Pastor Adam Comer, CEO, S2L Recovery.

The complementary program between Williamson College and S2L Recovery is set to begin in 2020.

Join S2L Recovery and Williamson College for the signing of the articulation agreement at 9 a.m. on October 1st, 2019, at 3180 Hill Creek Road, Woodbury, TN, 37190.

Led by ordained pastoral counselors, an experienced medical/clinical team, and certified peer recovery specialists, S2L offers a safe and nurturing Christian environment. S2L Recovery team members don’t judge the circumstances that bring men to treatment because of addiction. Instead, they strive to follow Christ’s example and serve others through restoration and recovery.

Since its inception in 1998, Williamson College has become a dynamic, collaborative, creative center of learning that is equipping students to impact the communities they step into. Williamson College is a private, non-profit, Christian liberal arts college that welcomes students of all ages and cultures, including non-traditional learners who are already in the workforce.

Click here to learn more about this exciting partnership.

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Health

CBIC to Introduce an Entry-Level Examination and Additional Method of Recertification

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“The a-IPC will arm those interested in the field of infection prevention and control with the baseline knowledge necessary to pursue a career in infection prevention and control,” said 2019 CBIC President Roy Boukidjian, MSN, PHN, CIC, NE-BC.


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on any given day, approximately one in 31 hospitalized patients contracts at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals are often the first line of defense and as the IPC field continues to grow, so too does the importance of staying up-to-date on evolving IPC best practices.

The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) is responsible for developing, implementing and administering the only certification in infection prevention and control that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). CBIC is considered the industry leader in providing a standardized measurement of current knowledge needed for individuals practicing infection prevention and control. The CIC® credential is awarded to healthcare professionals who have demonstrated a mastery of knowledge in IPC.

Beginning in 2020, in addition to the CIC®, CBIC will be offering two new initiatives to further advance its mission to provide pathways to assess and maintain infection prevention competency.

The first is an entry-level pathway, the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification examination. Unlike the CIC®, there are no IPC experience or job-specific requirements to apply. The a-IPC is intended to provide a basic assessment of knowledge in infection prevention and control, and to act as a gateway for individuals interested in entering the field of infection prevention and control. The a-IPC will be valid for three years, at which point candidates would continue on to pursue the CIC® credential to maintain certification.

“The a-IPC will arm those interested in the field of infection prevention and control with the baseline knowledge necessary to pursue a career in infection prevention and control,” said 2019 CBIC President Roy Boukidjian, MSN, PHN, CIC, NE-BC. “It is the perfect stepping stone to prove a candidate’s foundational knowledge, interest and dedication to the field.”

The second initiative is an alternate pathway to the current method of recertification by examination, recertification by continuing education. This method is available to all candidates eligible for CIC® recertification beginning in 2020. CICs who choose to recertify this way must obtain a minimum of 40 Infection Prevention Units (IPUs) and show proof of completion of IP-related academic education, research, publications, presentations, attendance at national conferences, and more.

2019 CBIC President-Elect Linda Goss, DNP, APRN-BC, ANP, CIC, FAPIC, said, “Recertification by continuing education has been a long-awaited option for CICs and the CBIC Board of Directors is excited to make it a reality.”

More information about both initiatives will be published to the CBIC website, social media channels, and email communications in the coming months.

The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. was founded in 1981 to protect the public by raising the standard of the infection prevention and control profession through the development, administration and promotion of an accredited certification process. The CIC® certification is held by over 7,600 infection prevention and control professionals working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, ambulatory care centers, and other healthcare and public health settings throughout the world. For more information, please visit http://www.cbic.org/.

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