Ep. 11 – What Inspired Us to Create More Courses with Dava Snyder

Certify It Podcast Episode 11 - What Inspired Us to Create More Courses with Dava Snyder

About This Episode How do medication aide certified team members support senior living operators? Host Doug Bryant with Dava Snyder, Regional Director at The Courtyards Senior Living, sits down to discuss how the Medication Aide course has created better career opportunities for team members and led to more personalized care for residents. Sponsored by Propel Insurance Produced by Solinity Marketing … Read More

Ep. 10 – From Culinary to Care: Tiffany’s Path to Becoming a CNA

Certify It Podcast Episode 10 - From Culinary to Care: Tiffany’s Path to Becoming a CNA

About This Episode From culinary staff to CNA at Hillcrest Communities Island Homes, Tiffany Schuster discusses the 7-week CNA course and the benefits of diving into the people-first business of healthcare. Hear how the hands-on experiences and present instructors made all the difference in her path toward career advancement. Sponsored by Propel Insurance Listen now Learn More About The Mason … Read More

Ep. 9 – How to Extend Your Career with Continued Education

Certify It Podcast Episode 9 - How to Extend Your Career with Continued Education

About This Episode Tune in to the latest episode of Certify with guest, Michael Burris, CNA at Shannondale Maryville, to hear how he’s growing his career in healthcare by taking our Medication Aide course. Listen as he shares about his first hand experience at The Mason Center for Healthcare Education and how he plans to expand his career after certification. … Read More

Ep. 8 – Understanding Medication Aides + A Special Announcement

Certify It Podcast Episode 8 - Understanding Medication Aides + A Special Announcement

About This Episode Looking to grow in your healthcare career? Gain insider information on what a course completion through The Mason Center for Healthcare Education could do for your career. Doug Bryant and Brandi Miller Cox highlight details like what to expect in courses, how many hours are required, what to wear, what jobs are likely for candidates who have … Read More

Ep. 7 – How Innovative Education Supports Healthcare & Senior Living Staffing

Certify It Podcast Episode 7 - How Innovative Education Supports Healthcare & Senior Living Staffing

About This Episode Join Doug Bryant as he sits down with Kensey Zimmerman of 865 Academies to discuss how an innovative way to education can help guide students into their ideal field. Listen as they discuss how, with the help of The Mason Center for Healthcare Education, this can boost staffing in senior living communities. Listen now Learn More About … Read More

Ep. 6 – How Can Continued Education Solve Staffing Challenges?

Certify It Podcast Episode 6 - How Can Continued Education Solve Staffing Challenges?

About This Episode On this episode of Certify It, Doug Bryant is joined by Ellen Lamkey, Director of Nursing for Island Home Health and Rehab. Ellen shares her 14-year journey in long-term care, the transformative impact of upskilling employees, and how education is key to workforce development. Listen now Learn More About The Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Subscribe to … Read More

Ep. 4 – Empowering Futures: How The Hillcrest Foundation Supports Healthcare Education in Knoxville

Certify It Podcast Episode 4 - Empowering Futures: How The Hillcrest Foundation Supports Healthcare Education in Knoxville

About This Episode Join Doug Bryant In this episode of Certify It as he welcomes back Lavonda Cantrell, Vice President of the Hillcrest Foundation. Lavonda discusses the Hillcrest Foundation’s impact on Knoxville’s healthcare community, its mission to support education, and efforts in providing opportunities for Knox County. Listen as they also highlight inspiring success stories and the recent fundraising efforts … Read More

Ep. 3 – Impacting the Community Through Educational Pathways

Certify It Podcast Episode 3 - Impacting the Community Through Educational Pathways

About This Episode Join host Doug Bryant and Abby Gibbons as they discuss the relationship between the efforts of Mobility Mentors like Abby and the Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Hear an inspiring conversation about how the two come together to create brighter futures for Knox County residents. Listen now Learn More About The Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Subscribe … Read More

Ep. 2 – Building the Future of Healthcare

Certify It Podcast Episode 2 - Building the Future of Healthcare

About This Episode Join Doug Bryant as he sits down with Barry Davis, President & CEO at Hillcrest Healthcare Communities, and Bill Mason, Board Member, to discuss how The Mason Center for Healthcare Education got its name, and how they helped make this dream a reality. Listen now Learn More About The Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Subscribe to Certify … Read More