Episodios

  • From Culinary to Care: Tiffany’s Path to Becoming a CNA
    May 21 2025

    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.

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    14 m
  • How to Extend Your Career with Continued Education
    Apr 30 2025

    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.

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    Sponsored by Propel Insurance

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    13 m
  • Understanding Medication Aides + A Special Announcement
    Mar 19 2025

    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, and what jobs are likely for candidates who have completed a course at The Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Plus, hear exciting information about the upcoming 5th Annual Knox Rox benefit concert with Lavonda Cantrell.

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    Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance

    Produced by Solinity Marketing

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    28 m
  • How Innovative Education Supports Healthcare & Senior Living Staffing
    Feb 19 2025

    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.

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    Produced by Solinity Marketing

    Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance

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    17 m
  • How Can Continued Education Solve Staffing Challenges?
    Jan 22 2025

    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.

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    Produced by Solinity Marketing

    Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance

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    18 m
  • The Need for Healthcare Education with Dottie Lyvers from the Office on Aging
    Dec 11 2024

    Join Doug Bryant In this episode of Certify It, as he sits down with Dottie Lyvers, director at the CAC Office on Aging, to talk about the impactful work of the Office on Aging and the growing need for resources for aging adults. Dottie highlights the challenges and needs created by a growing senior population, from aging in place to preventing elder abuse.

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    Produced by Solinity Marketing

    Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance

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    14 m
  • Empowering Futures: How The Hillcrest Foundation Supports Healthcare Education in Knoxville
    Nov 26 2024

    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 of the Hillcrest Foundation.

    This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in supporting education efforts in Knox County by giving to The Hillcrest Foundation here.

    Listen to Doug and Lavonda’s last conversation here

    Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance

    Produced by Solinity Marketing

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    20 m
  • Impacting the Community Through Educational Pathways
    Oct 2 2024

    Join 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.

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    Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance

    Produced by Solinity Marketing

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    16 m
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