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. Learn more about The Mason Center for Hea…

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. Learn m…

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 co…

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. Learn more Produced by Solinity Marketing …

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. Learn more Produced by Solinity Marketing Certify It is sponsored by Pro…

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 eld…

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 su…

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. Learn more about United Way Learn more about The Mason Center for Hea…

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. Learn more here Produced by Solinity Marketing Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance…

Join Doug Bryant as he talks with his two friends, Brandi Miller (Executive Director of The Mason Center) and Lavonda Cantrell (Vice President of The Hillcrest Foundation) to discuss what The Mason Center is and how it can help kickstart your healthcare career. Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance…

Welcome to Certify It, a new podcast from the Mason Center for Health Care Education. Join your host, Doug Bryant (Senior Vice President of Learning, Diversity, and Talent at Hillcrest Healthcare), each month as he walks you through practical ways to advance your career in care.โดย The Mason Center for Healthcare Education