October 2025

This month, I began my training with Freestanding Communities. During the first week, I became certified in several essential skills, including bleeding control and opioid reversal. In the second week, I learned how to take a patient’s medical history and accurately document it in an electronic health record. Having worked as a medical scribe for several years, charting came naturally to me, though it was helpful to receive a refresher. I also gained new hands-on experience by learning how to take vital signs, manually measure blood pressure, and perform glucose testing. Most recently, I was trained in point-of-care screenings and wound care. Additionally, we reviewed the fundamentals of ECG interpretation, which reinforced concepts I have been studying in class. 

The autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular modules have been the most challenging for me. However, I appreciate how the material connects across topics and reinforces the practical applications we learn. I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the crucial role that action potentials play in cardiac health and overall body function. Pharmacology has been tough at times, but I’m genuinely enjoying the learning process and seeing how much I’ve grown along the way.

October Hours: 4 hours 

Total Fall Hours: 4 hours