Law and Order

Medical Transcriptionists: Standing Up for Their Rights

Medical transcriptionists have an integral role in the healthcare system. They translate recordings dictated by physicians and other health care professionals into written documents, reports and correspondence. How Are Medical Transcriptionists Educated? Medical transcriptionists do not have to have training after secondary schooling; there are many employers who prefer hiring transcriptionists who have had the extra training. Training occurs in various colleges, vocational schools and distance learning programs. The course work for medical transcriptionists includes proper English punctuation and grammar, medical terminology, anatomy and legal issues as they relate to documenting health care. Students may also complete training on the…

People Will always Have Brains & Hearts: Job Outlook Promising

In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, potential neurologists must take special testing for admission to medical school. After a lengthy period of education, they are licensed only after taking the state or province board. It usually takes roughly 12 years to complete training and become a neurologist. After they graduate from their medical school of choice, they will complete an internship and a residency. Certification of Neurologists In order to comply with the law as it applies to physicians, potential neurologists must become board certified. Board certification shows that future neurologists have the proper skills, so that patients…

Pretty and Unlawful

Estheticians have rules and regulations just as any other profession does. If you have a career in this field, you will need to have proper licensing and permits. You will need to contact your provincial and federal government agencies. Securing Proper Licensing Each local government issues its own licenses for businesses. Consult with officials in your local area to determine which local regulations affect your business. Your esthetician business will need to meet any zoning laws for your area. Some examples of regulations, permits and licenses that apply to estheticians include: Building permits Vendor permits Municipal business licenses Sales tax…

Buy Land – Not Law!

Each transaction in the field of real estate poses potential legal issues. Sellers and buyers sometimes sue real estate agents or brokers, based on common or statutory law. If a property is misrepresented to you, or an important defect is not disclosed, this means that your broker or agent has not handled his job in a lawful manner. The Housing Market Today The real estate market is stronger today than it has been recently. This gives sellers some advantages, but buyers have rights, too. Several claims are listed below. Misrepresentation – This is a more common type of lawsuit than…

Dental Hygiene and Crime: No Laughing Matter

When you apply for dental hygiene courses at many colleges, you will need to pass a criminal background check. Otherwise, you may be unable to complete the courses you need in order to earn your associate degree to become a dental assistant or dental hygienist. Criminal Background Checks Explained If you have a felony on your record, you will need to clarify the reasons why you are still eligible to be licensed for work as a dental hygienist or assistant. The information you provide must be true and accurate. If you falsify information on your forms, it may negatively affect…

Canadian Lawyers Finding Themselves In-Demand In Africa

Economic development in Africa is reaching levels not previously seen on the continent, mainly due to the many challenges presented there such as civil wars, corruption, and inefficiency. Even with the challenges of conflict and unrest the economy in Africa continues to grow every year due to the investments by other countries. The continent of Africa is extremely unique in that it welcomes with open arms lawyers from other nations, and in fact finds them an integral part of their economic growth. The legal system of the African nations have European origins, and the Canadians ability to work in Francophile…