Aphasia is a loss of language skills. People with aphasia may not be able to express their thoughts (expressive aphasia) or understand others (receptive aphasia). Read on to learn more.

Whether you’re moving a patient, lifting a box of supplies, or pushing a cart or wheelchair, your back is always working. Use the tips below to help you reduce your risk of back injury.

Any fears, conflicts, and concerns you have about HIV and AIDS can affect your patient care. Use available resources to overcome barriers.

Learn the risks of medical gases and how to prevent exposure.

You'll be trained on the hazards of chemicals you work with. For your own benefit, follow safety guidelines.

Ethylene oxide is commonly used to sterilize medical equipment. Follow these precautions to protect yourself from harmful exposure.

Protect yourself from accidental radiation exposure with these precautions.

These guidelines can help you care for your trach tube, your stoma, and the skin around the stoma.

Suctioning keeps your trach tube clear of excess mucus. Suction as advised by your healthcare provider. Follow these guidelines and any others you're given.

An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest X-ray).