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Health Education Solutions Explores Health Trends, 2012 and Beyond

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New Special Section for Healthcare Professionals Recaps This Year’s Trends, Makes Forecast for 2013

Lincoln, Neb, January 08, 2013 – In an effort to help keep healthcare professionals and first responders in the know about current health trends, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a new special section focusing on Healthcare Trends, 2012 and Beyond. The educational article package highlights healthcare statistics from 2012 and makes projections for 2013.

“The new year is a great time for everyone to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to the future, and this is especially true for healthcare professionals,” said Melissa Marks, president of HES. “At Health Education Solutions, we aim to help professionals keep current with ongoing healthcare statistics. 2012 data is the perfect resource for predicting what lies ahead so that we can equip nurses and first responders with the right education and training.”

The new special section, focused on healthcare statistics and trends (2012), features some telling facts on the state of healthcare. For example:

* According to 2012 data from the National Center for Health Statistics, the number of visits to emergency rooms increased 32 percent over the course of 10 years; wait times for emergency department patients increased 25 percent during that time.

* According to a 2012 report released by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, obesity rates are a cause for concern in regards to health and healthcare costs; if rates continue on their current path, all 50 states could have obesity rates above 44 percent by 2030. This could lead to more than 5 million cases of heart disease and stroke over the next two decades.

The articles touch on subjects such as emergency care, heart disease and stroke incidents and healthcare industry trends, backed by healthcare statistics from 2012, with projections for the next year and years to come. The Healthcare Trends, 2012 and Beyond special section can be found in HES’ research library at HealthEdSolutions.com.

To help healthcare professionals and first responders stay up to date on their medical training, HES offers online certification courses, including an advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) online recertification course. Professionals who are new to the field and are seeking certification for the first time can also benefit from HES’ ACLS online course offerings.

HES additionally offers a basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers course, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), first aid, stroke and bloodborne pathogens training courses. These courses are designed for medical professionals, first responders and anyone else who wants to be prepared in cases of emergency. Classes are offered in a flexible, go-at-your-own-pace format to accommodate busy schedules.

More resources on current health trends, the healthcare industry and professional training are available in HES’ online resource library. To access these resources, or to learn more about online certification, visit HealthEdSolutions.com.

About Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES, a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI), offers ACLS and PALS courses developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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New iPad App Gets Children School-Ready

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January 02, 2013, 4:21 am — /EPR NETWORK/ — Parents are preparing to send their children off to school for the first time. An Australian Mother of two has developed a way to give children entering school in this technological age a head start by creating an educational iPad app.

Rebecca Monument said that she, like most parents were aware that basic literacy skills developed in the home long before a child starts school.

“I created the app because I wanted to give my children the best of every possible opportunity,” said Ms Monument. “I was worried as my kids weren’t learning the correct way to write the alphabet, that they would have to re-learn it when they started school.”

After the application was released in October this year Ms Monument approached a local teacher for feedback. Ms Tanya Burton from Whitehouse Primary School in Australia agrees that Writeforschool is a resourceful learning tool for young children, and that the app that will complement the introduction of iPads into the prep classrooms in 2013.

“The application combines many features that other similar writing applications fail to deliver, like a variety of accents and a choice of the writing fonts taught in Australian schools” Ms Burton notes. “The large number of fonts back up what is taught in the school curriculum; it not only includes letters and numbers but blends of letters.”

The idea came to Ms Monument and she began developing the iPad application Writeforschool after her children, aged five and six began taking great interest in playing the games on her iPad.

“I thought if I could make educational game for my children, they could begin to learn to write in the cursive they are taught at their school the correct way,” Ms Monument explained. “My children love the app and its exciting graphics that can be completely personalised.”

Ms Monument hopes that her application is able to help as many young children as possible get a head start for this school year.

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Website: www.writeforschool.com

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Online Dental Education Site Running Christmas Specials

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eDen Education dental website is now offering non-member specials for December and January.

Alexandria, NSW (Australia), December 22, 2012 — eDen Education is currently promoting specials in the months of December and January for new members wishing to sign up with their online dental education website. Dental professionals must have 60 continuing professional development hours by June 30th 2013. This policy came into effect in June 2010, implementing a 3 year cycle, therefore all dental professionals must be able to produce documented education to re-register with their professional body.

The new 3 year cycle starts in June 2013 which would imply, if you are not up to date, you are running out of time. This is where eDen Education is here to assist you! Their standard annual membership price is $997 and includes 20 hours of continuing professional development. If members need more than 20 hours, they can buy more hours as needed.

December and January are offering super special to get you up to speed. In December they have a 20% discount which brings the annual price down to so it’s $798. All you need to do is register on the website and choose the option ‘CHRISTMAS SPECIAL’ instead of your profession. That will take the registrant through to the discounted payment gateway.

In January it’s back to full price of $997, however you will receive a further 10 hours for FREE. Sign up and get 30 hours of education for the price of 20! Once a person signs up under this option and membership is processed, one of the staff members will be in touch to process the new member’s additional hours.

Visit the website and follow these easy instructions: Go to http://www.e-deneducation.com; click on the register button in the top right corner; and follow the prompts. For December choose the ‘Christmas Special’ option and for January, choose your profession from the drop down list.

Remember, the Christmas Special option will be removed on December 31st at midnight

In addition to 20 hours of education, new members will receive, access to the entire education portal and a private members area, phone and email support, updates of upcoming events and much more. eDen education has an archived library of education of close to 100 hours that is continuously being added to. Depending on the length of the chosen course, you will be awarded anything from 0.5 – 1.5 CPD

For the rest of December eDen Education will be donating 10% of all membership fees to their chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Australia, for those living with dementia.

About e-Den Education:
At eDen, their education modules are designed to increase your clinical knowledge and practical skills. They offer content and training through webinars, case studies, webcasts, online courses, quizzes, and articles. For a brief tour of how their education platform works and what you can expect visit: http://www.e-deneducation.com/. and watch their 7 minute site tour on the home page.

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Jennifer Craig, Director
e-Den Education
Suite 18, 112 McEvoy Street
Alexandria, NSW 2015 – Australia
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Free Webinar Aims to Teach People How to Overcome Fear and Achieve Success

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The Center for Education and Healing is hosting a free “Overcoming Fear” webinar facilitated by popular author and spiritual coach Teri Pickens, DD. The online workshop will be held January 9 at 8 p.m. E.S.T.

Ridgewood, NJ (USA), December 22, 2012 — The Center for Education and Healing (CE&H) is holding a free online workshop January 9 at 8 p.m. E.S.T to teach people how to comprehend and cope with fears.

Entitled “Overcoming Fear,” the information-packed webinar will discuss the two steps to conquering fear and show participants how to rid themselves of fear-conditioning (learned fear). The in-depth discussion will benefit people who are tired of letting fear hold them back from succeeding in their professional or personal life, according to Teri Pickens, DD, the founder of CE&H. The workshop will also help participants recognize the broad impact that fear has on the world around them.

“It will help them to understand why a young man in Newtown, Conn. massacred 20 children and six adults by helping them to understand the dangers of their own primal fear gone awry,” Pickens said. “We are the only company that can answer why things happen in the bigger society, why people seek to fix themselves and why fear dominates the world.”

Interestingly, CE&H was founded by Pickens following a supernatural epiphany she had about primal fear and its evil, self-destructive nature. At the time, Pickens—who was working as a mental health counselor—was suffering from depression, mood swings and addictions. Then she received a divine revelation about the negative effects of fear and, through the grace of God, was able to spiritually transform her life. Now she is dedicated to sharing that revelation in an effort to prevent fear from wreaking havoc on people’s lives. Today, Pickens is a popular speaker, spiritual coach and pastor, as well as the author of “The Fear Cure in Four Miraculous Steps.” Her insightful book—which focuses on overcoming anxiety attack symptoms—coaching services and ongoing workshops are helping to heal and transform numerous lives.

For more information about CE&H or to register for the “Overcoming Fear” workshop, please visit http://www.centerforeducationandhealing.com. Or call Teri Pickens at (201) 739-8759 for more information.

About CE&H:
CE&H was established in 2009 by Teri Pickens, DD, the author of “The Fear Cure in Four Miraculous Steps.” The company’s mission is to inspire a culture of faith and hope and an environment of spiritual awareness throughout the world. CE&H specializes in helping people overcome addictions, particularly alcohol addiction. With alcohol addiction, the company strives to provide a “cure” instead of “prevention,” so people can continue to drink moderately if they so choose. It also offers individual spiritual coaching, spiritual wellness workshops and assistance to businesses in the care and treatment of people with addictions and other symptoms of spiritual bankruptcy. CE&H is based in Ridgewood, N.J.

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McKissock Offers Considerations for Licensed Professionals Seeking Continuing Education

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Land Surveyors, Home Inspectors and Engineers Weigh In on Important Criteria

Warren, PA, December 17, 2012 – McKissock, a leader in continuing education, has compiled the top criteria that land surveying, home inspection and engineer professionals consider when selecting continuing education courses required by states and industry associations.

“We invite everyone to use these criteria to scrutinize their education choices,” says Annie Creek, Market Research and Compliance Specialist at McKissock. “The licensed professionals we work with are required to take courses, but have the freedom to select their education partners. Hopefully we can help shed some light on how continuing education can be enjoyable.”

According to ongoing research among licensed professionals, the following criteria top the list.

1. Price – The cost of courses is clearly a top priority. Take the time to compare courses, look into discounted course packages and ask about price matching.

2. Relevance – Review home inspection, engineering and land surveying courses with a lens of relevancy. In addition to what’s required, select courses that will make your job easier or better. Education providers should strive to offer classes, webinars and resources that apply directly to your daily tasks.

3. Acceptance – Most of the time, professionals seeking continuing education need to meet strict requirements for their state or industry associations. It’s critical to ensure that the courses you take meet their standards and requirements.

4. Access – Busy professionals require extra coursework to be quick and easy to find and complete. Consider courses that can be taken on-the-fly at any time.

5. Expertise – Don’t be afraid to ask about instructors’ and course authors’ experience in their respective industries. The best courses are almost always written and taught by subject matter experts who have real-world experience.

McKissock is a trusted resource for state-specific, state-approved home inspector, engineer and land surveying courses, regulation information and compliance.

McKissock also serves as a resource to stay on top of license renewals. To help remove the potential of license lapse or expiration, McKissock offers a free reminder service that will notify you when your license renewal date is pending. Visit http://reminder.mckedu.com to sign up.

Visit www.mckissock.com and select a state for information on approved land surveying, engineering and home inspection courses. McKissock offers customizable packages, individual courses and affordable webinars.

About McKissock:
McKissock is an education company that educates, empowers and enriches professionals in real estate, appraisal, home inspection, land surveying and engineering. McKissock gives specialists a place to go to access relevant, easy-to-use and high-quality courses that provide the hours and information necessary to meet state compliance and regulation requirements. Founded in 1990, McKissock offers more than 100 courses and serves thousands of professionals daily. The company is focused on providing a superior customer experience that will help professionals move their career forward. To learn more, visit www.mckissock.com.

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Ecotech Institute Case Studies Included in National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program

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Comprehensive Online Database Outlines How Campuses Showcase Sustainability

Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2012 – The National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF’s) Campus Ecology program recently released 112 new case studies featuring the best green projects of 2012. These innovative efforts, from renewable energy systems to campus organic farms, can now be seen in a single online resource from NWF. The comprehensive database of case studies outlines how colleges and universities around the country, including Ecotech Institute, are making a substantial investment in the sustainability of their campuses, communities and curriculum. Ecotech Institute now has three sustainability case studies included in NWF Campus Ecology’s resources.

The NWF Campus Ecology sustainability case study database, the only resource of its kind, is available online now at thanks in part to the support of The Kendeda Fund. More than one hundred new case studies highlight efforts to dramatically reduce pollution, waste, and costs, including recycling, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy installations and green jobs training programs.

Published each year since 1989, NWF’s Campus Ecology sustainability case study database has become an indispensable resource for students, faculty, administrators, community leaders and others interested in the role of colleges and universities in protecting the health of our planet. The database is searchable by topic, year, school, and state and includes information on each institution’s project goals, successes, challenges, funding strategies and project leaders.

“This resource helps colleges and universities learn how campuses are tackling their energy and water consumption challenges, and about their strategies to protect and restore green space. The database also gives campuses an opportunity to share their successes nationwide while receiving recognition for their commitment and hard work,” says Kristy Jones, Sr. Manager of Campus Ecology Programs, National Wildlife Federation.

NWF’s Campus Ecology program works with several hundred campuses nationwide each year on efforts to advance student leadership, reduce carbon pollution and support career education.

Since its inception in 1989, National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology program has gained respect as a national leader in campus sustainability and the climate action movement. The program has long recognized the opportunities for higher education to lead society to a clean, just, and economically sound energy future. By providing tools, training and expertise, NWF has empowered students and inspired conservation stewardship on hundreds of campuses nationwide. Schools wanting to learn more about NWF’s Campus Ecology program can go to www.CampusEcology.org.

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

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Online Dental Education Site Raising Money for Local Charity

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E-den Education is currently running a charity campaign to support Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia Research Foundation.

Alexandria, New South Wales (Australia), December 18, 2012 — eDen Education is currently raising money to support those with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Australia http://www.fightdemetia.org.au Dementia Research Foundation is an organization committed to offering support, education, and information about Alzheimer’s to people with dementia, their families, and those professionals working in the dementia industry.

Alzheimer’s Australia offers national dementia services and programs that are funded by the Commonwealth and provide advocacy and national policy for the 280,000 Australians who are living with dementia. The LWML (Living with Memory Loss Program) offers those within the early phases of dementia with a customized program of advice, information, and peer support to help them in coming to terms with dementia and prepare for their future.

The foundation offers free counseling for the ones with dementia, as well as their families. Counseling offers a chance to discuss problems associated with dementia privately with highly experienced and skilled counselors.

Currently e-Den Education is running a campaign on their Facebook page in which they will donate $1 to the foundation when you “Like” their Facebook page. In the month of November, the company received 61 new “Likes” and so they donated $61 on their supporter’s behalf. Their goal is to raise $1,000 by January 31st, and all those who ‘liked’ will go into a drawing to win one of 5 annual memberships worth $997 each. That’s nearly a $5000 FREE giveaway Please help them to reach their goal and spread the word. Their five lucky winners are going to be announced on Friday, February 15, if they reach their goal for charity! Remember, they need 1,000 ‘likes’ by January 31. To show your support and help raise money and donate to a worthy cause, visit their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/eDen.Dental.Education

About e-Den Education:
e-Den includes an Internet education website specifically designed for dental experts. Karen McDonagh and Jennifer Craig are the directors of e-Den Education. Karen’s background is within marketing, sales, and training within the beauty and health field, and she also has expertise in online learning. Jennifer has been a Dental Prosthetist within private practice for twenty-five years and additionally is a teacher part-time of Dental Prosthetics with TAFE. For more information visit the website: http://www.e-deneducation.com/.

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Jennifer Craig, Director
e-Den Education
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Online Dental Education Site Promoting New LMS Platform

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eDen Education, an online education site for dental professionals, is currently rolling out their new LMS platform.

Alexandria, New South Wales (Australia), December 18, 2012 — eDen Education is currently rolling out their new LMS Dental platform. It’s a Dental LMS (learning management system) specifically designed for large organizations and suppliers to educate their staff members and gain CPD (Continuing Professional Development) This simple, cost effective solution for large groups and companies to offer training in the convenience of an online environment has proven to be a breakthrough in online training.

The platform may be customized to the specific needs of the company, with features including the flexibility to upload your own lectures, presentations, documents, videos and resources, brand it with your own logo, publish your own welcome message, upcoming events, conferences and latest news. Alternatively, you may access the education provided. What is most unique about this system though, is it’s functionality that allows thousands of users simultaneous access to this online training tool.

The comprehensive platform has an extensive reporting system which allows you to monitor and record all the activity of your members if you wish, whilst remaining extremely user friendly. Reporting includes who has accessed the platform, what time of day, how long users stayed active, what topics have been most or least popular among many other things. Upon completion of each module, your users are able to download a certificate of completion.

The LMS platform http://www.elearningden.com is available by invitation only to companies who would like a training session. Should you qualify, eDen Education is offering 20 licenses for 30 days to companies within the health and dental sector. Training sessions are available face to face within Australia or via skype internationally.

According to one satisfied member, Glenda Cowley RDH, Director of Fill The Gap Locum Hygienist Agency Pty Ltd, who has taken advantage of the education eDen has provided on the LMS “I would just like to say how much I look forward to your educational modules and how professional this training platform is. It’s convenient, easy to use and inexpensive. I’d like to take this opportunity to commend you on all that you have done to set up this whole online training concept … which must have been and still is no doubt a massive enterprise that you have embarked on!

It is one of the most professionally presented and managed CPD options available. Being able to tune in from home or wherever one is includes a huge improvement on the old system of turning up at venues etc. etc. So, THANKYOU VERY MUCH for your quality of service and for the speakers that you no doubt ‘hand pick’ for their ability to present prepared quality informative material….I tune into as many lectures as I can, and can see myself becoming an eDen lifetime member! Thank you once again and keep up the marvelous work.”

About e-Den Education:
e-Den started as a Dental education website specifically designed for individual dental Professionals. Karen McDonagh and Jennifer Craig are the directors of e-Den Education. Karen’s background is within marketing, sales, and training within the beauty and health field, and also has expertise in online learning. Jennifer has been a Dental Prosthetist in private practice for twenty-five years and additionally is a teacher of Dental Prosthetics with TAFE NSW and TAFE SA.

eDen education has spent the past 6 months expanding and growing the new e-Leaning Den. For more information on this new and exciting system, visit their personal website: http://www.e-deneducation.com and get in touch, via their Free call number or email

Press & Media Contact:
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e-Den Education
Suite 18, 112 McEvoy Street
Alexandria, NSW 2015 – Australia
1 800-773-757
admin@e-deneducation.com
http://www.e-deneducation.com

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University Ventures Launches Education Technology Development Company: UV Labs

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Enterprise Founded with Education Veteran with Deep Expertise Developing Innovative Products in Higher Education

San Francisco, CA, December 18, 2012 – University Ventures, the premier investment firm uniquely focused on the global higher education sector, today announced the launch of UV Labs, a company that will partner directly with universities and other providers of higher education to build innovative products and technologies to help solve the serious issues of accessibility, affordability, quality and accountability facing higher education.

UV Labs will be led by Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Satish Menon. Over the past two decades, Menon has steered the development of multiple technological innovations in education and digital media, including the development of several mobile products, personalized learning management platforms and a suite of education-to-career tools for postsecondary learners. Prior to co-founding UV Labs, Menon served as Chief Technology Officer for Apollo Group, a Fortune 500 company and one of the world’s largest private education providers. He also previously served as Vice President at Yahoo’s Consumer Platforms division.

A team of product designers, social scientists, and experts in education, cognitive science and technology will support him in developing new products for students, higher education institutions and employers.

“This is an exciting collaborative new venture. For too long higher education has remained unchanged by the technological advances taking place in other industries. If universities around the world want to meet the need for a more skilled and prepared workforce, innovative products and technologies are needed,” said Menon. “In partnership with global thought-leaders in higher education and the private and public sectors, UV Labs has the opportunity to deploy products that will adequately prepare learners to meet and solve the pressing needs facing our world today.”

“We are thrilled to have Satish at the helm of this new enterprise. His knowledge of the education, media and consumer sectors and his strong technology expertise, paired with the team’s experience and passion for higher education, will aid UV Labs in becoming a great resource for innovative education products and technologies,” said Ryan Craig, Managing Director at University Ventures. “This foray into development helps advance the core mission of University Ventures and move higher education as a whole closer to where it needs to be to better serve students.”

UV Labs is funded by University Ventures, and follows its differentiated strategy of “innovating from within.” By partnering with top-tier universities and colleges, UV Labs will create products and solutions for universities to set new standards for student outcomes, rather than competing against them. Through this partnership, University Ventures aims to expand its role in advancing the development of the next generation of colleges and universities on a global scale.

Product designers, social scientists and others interested in becoming a part of this unique venture should visit www.uvlabsinc.com for more information.

About UV Labs;
UV Labs is a company that seeks to build innovative products and technologies to help solve the increasingly complex issues facing higher education today. By collaborating with universities and working with experts in the field of social science and technology, UV Labs aims to assist learners find more efficient pathways to meet their goals through education. By doing this, UV Labs will create a more skilled and prepared workforce to solve social and economic challenges. To learn more, visit www.uvlabsinc.com.

About University Ventures
University Ventures is the premier investment firm focused exclusively on the global higher education sector. University Ventures pursues a differentiated strategy of ‘innovation from within’. By partnering with top-tier universities and colleges, and then strategically directing private capital to develop programs of exceptional quality that address major economic and social needs, University Ventures expects to set new standards for student outcomes and advance the development of the next generation of colleges and universities on a global scale. For more information, visit www.universityventuresfund.com.

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McKissock Addresses Top Issues in Home Inspection

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Continuing Education Courses Cover Hot Topics for Home Inspectors

Warren, PA, December 12, 2012 – McKissock, a leader in continuing education for home inspectors, has highlighted three courses focused on today’s hot topics in the home inspection industry. McKissock is a trusted resource for state-specific, state-approved land surveyor, engineer and home inspector courses, regulation information and compliance.

“Our course catalogue is built to meet the needs of continuing education requirements, but certain courses stand out to professionals for their ability to address critical topics,” says Annie Creek, Market Research and Compliance Specialist at McKissock.

According to industry leaders and the popularity of the courses, the following three topics are gaining importance in the field.

1. Radon Detection and Mitigation
This course will provide a basic look at radon for residential properties in order to give the home inspector a better understanding of how radon affects the air quality of a home. Home inspectors need to be aware of the dangers of radon, as well as what mitigation techniques should be used to protect homeowners. The course will define radon gas and explain where it comes from and review common mitigation methods.

2. Energy Efficiency
This home inspector course provides an in-depth look into energy usage, design and building for residential structures. Though home inspectors are not intended to be energy auditors, understanding energy efficiency and energy efficient construction can be very important for home inspectors. The course addresses how to look at multiple components of residential construction and discuss ways to make homes more energy efficient.

3. Reactive Chinese Drywall
This course discusses important aspects of home inspection associated with identification and remediation methods for reactive drywall manufactured in China and imported into the United States between 2001 and 2009. Commonly referred to as corrosive, reactive or defective Chinese drywall, its chemical composition has been shown to have negative effects on human health as well as metal components in the home. Not all drywall originating in China is defective, however. This course will provide recently revised guidelines for addressing the problem of defective drywall, as well as website resources that will keep you current on this rapidly evolving issue.

McKissock also serves as a resource to stay on top of license renewals. To help remove the potential of license lapse or expiration, McKissock offers a free reminder service that will notify you when your license renewal date is pending. Visit http://reminder.mckedu.com to sign up.

Visit www.mckissock.com and select a state for a list of approved continuing education (CE) for land surveying, engineering and home inspection courses. McKissock offers customizable packages, individual courses and affordable webinars.

About McKissock
McKissock is an education company that educates, empowers and enriches professionals in real estate, appraisal, home inspection, land surveying and engineering. McKissock gives specialists a place to go to access relevant, easy-to-use and high-quality courses that provide the hours and information necessary to meet state compliance and regulation requirements. Founded in 1990, McKissock offers more than 100 courses and serves thousands of professionals daily. The company is focused on providing a superior customer experience that will help professionals move their career forward. To learn more, visit www.mckissock.com.

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Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
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720-933-8119
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