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Health Information for the City of Dallas Dallas Texas is located in the heart of northwest Texas. Dallas is home to the Baylor Health Care System which has provided over 100 years of quality medical care and innovation. Baylor Health Care System consists of 30 owned or affiliated hospitals, 27 ambulatory centers, and more than 174 HealthTexas clinics. HealthTexas employs the largest group of physicians in Texas. Texas physicians are working to become more highly educated and capable of handling their caseloads. To help with training, Texas has been awarded $18.47 million in FY 2011 to help fund prevention programs, training of primary care doctors and nurses, and making improvements to public health. Texas requires medical facilities to stay up to date on ACLS qualifications in order to maintain employment in many medical professions. Online courses are available 24/7 for convenience, and there is also an exhaustive list of local partners to meet accreditation needs. Baylor Health Care System was founded on Christian principles over 100 years ago. Their consistent commitment to integrity and quality has won them numerous awards and affiliations. Baylor operates 26 individual Medical Centers, and is affiliated with 4 additional Medical Centers in Texas. Baylor Health Care system employed over 19,000 individuals in FY 2011 and saw over $4 billion in revenue. Baylor Health Care System is also dedicated to research and education. Baylor has been awarded five separate grants to help develop new state of the art medical facilities, and perform medical research and testing. The various Medical Centers also partner closely with Texas colleges and universities to provide the ultimate experience for interns, residents, and fellowship holders. Baylor’s Dallas Medical Center is Baylor University Medical Center which is home to Baylor University, one of the nation’s most distinguished Christian universities. Baylor’s consistent commitment to educating and equipping their staff is evident in their testimonials and success. |
Frequently Asked Questions for Dallas ACLS Will I have access to my ACLS certification program 24/7? Yes, you will have around the clock access to all coursework. Our program materials and exams are available for you and it can be accessed from any computer with internet access. Will I need to complete a seperate skills evaluation? No, there are no additional local requirements because we have an all inclusive ACLS course. Are the online certifications accredited in Dallas? Our programs are approved by NBECME for every U.S. State. We offer 8 certification CEH/CMEs and 4 recertification CEH/CMEs.
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| Dallas, Texas The city of Dallas was incorporated in 1856 and founded in 1841. Dallas is one of the largest cities in Texas with 1.4 million residents. It has the third largest number of Fortune 500 headquarters in its city limits. It is the center of commerce in the Dallas-FWA metropolitan area that has a total population of over 6 million. Dallas is also the largest inland city in America without any access to sea. It is a historical center for the oil and cotton industries and a major inland port. The city is 30 miles from Fort Worth, another major city in Texas. Dallas is a leader in business and technology in the region. The economy of Dallas is supported by numerous industries including defense, technology, biotechnology, semiconductors, telecommunications, and information technology. 43 percent of Texas’s high tech workers are employed in Dallas. The city is also home to 15 billionaires. There are 12 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the city including Dean Foods, AT&T, Blockbuster Inc. , Tenet Healthcare, Southwest Airlines, and others. The city was nicknamed “The Silicon Prairie” because of its large number of technology companies. Dallas also has more shopping centers per-capita than any other major city. Some of the top schools in the area include the University of Texas Southwestern, which is home to four Nobel Laureates and a part of the University of Texas system. The program is highly selective and admits only 200 students per year. Other universities in Dallas include Dallas Baptist University, the University of North Texas at Dallas, and several others. Dallas has a humid subtropical climate that creates hot and humid summers with mild winters. The north central region of Texas is known for its very hot summers and temperatures are close to the Mojave Desert in comparison at their hottest. Snowfall occurs two to three days per year on average. Dallas also receives 33.3 inches of rainfall per year. Dallas has had influence on Southwestern American cuisine and is known for its delicious barbecue and authentic Mexican cuisine. Tex-Mex cuisine has also been heavily influenced by Dallas food culture. Some of the best steakhouses in the nation are located in Dallas. There is also a prominent Arts District in Dallas that features numerous museums and music venues. The Dallas Museum of Art is a 350,000 square foot facility with 23,000 works of art from around the world. The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is considered to be one of the best orchestra halls in the world and hosts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. |
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