This department is responsible for hospital-wide staff education programs, family and community education.

Scope of Patient Care
Education Services provides educational opportunities to enhance professional competence, personal growth, and improve the health of the community.

Department Duties

• Coordinate a variety of clinical courses (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Certified Nursing Assistant Training, Pediatric Life Support, Trauma Nursing Certification, and annual mandatory education)
• Provide a new Graduate Nursing Residency Program
• Provide classes, pamphlets, and newsletters for members of the community.
• Offer a comprehensive family education program (Bilingual “Expectant Parent” series, and soon-to-be brothers and sisters program)

Department Professionals

• Education Services Manager
• Clinical Nurse Educator for all clinical areas
• Family Educators
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) Instructors
• Community Health Educator
• Support Staff

More information
You can also go to the Professional Information link to see what training is needed, the current job opportunities, salary ranges, etc.  You may also want to look at the national employment picture for these careers from the U.S.Department of Labor.