Our esteemed team of experienced nurses and instructors is committed to training highly skilled graduates while nurturing empathy and effective patient care. We continuously strive for excellence through student feedback, fostering innovative instruction, and resource development. Passionate about care, community, and education, we mentor students to graduate with essential job skills, collaborating with partners to prepare them for employment and enhance their practical expertise. Our holistic approach ensures a comprehensive learning experience for our students.
JAMIE BETANCOURT Clinical Instructor
Jamie Betancourt brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Registered Nurse at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he has served since 2005. With a background as an EMT and Paramedic, Jamie’s expertise extends to emergency care. In 2016, alongside his wife, he co-founded Care Right There Home Care, LLC, which has since grown into a thriving enterprise. In 2020, they established The Care Training Academy, where Jamie serves as an assistant instructor, specializing in Certified Home Health Aide, CPR/BLS, and ACLS certifications.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Jamie is deeply committed to education and training, overseeing client supervision and caregiver coordination. Outside of his nursing and teaching duties, he cherishes time with his large family, including five children and four grandchildren. In his leisure, Jamie indulges in his passion for brewing and sampling high-quality IPAs.
JoAnne Dennison, RN BSN Substitute CHHA Program Instructor
JoAnne, originally from Reston, VA, holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, graduating in 1987. Her nursing journey began in 1989 upon her relocation to Deptford, NJ, where she ventured into the realm of home health care. With a diverse background, JoAnne has served as a Nurse Case Manager, specializing in wound care (including wound vac), IV therapy, CHF, diabetes, and respiratory management. She excelled in teaching disease management, medications, and treatments, particularly in high-risk pediatric cases for eight years.
Transitioning into a role as Nursing Supervisor in pediatric home care for five years, JoAnne’s expertise expanded. In September 2017, she assumed the position of Director of Nursing at Care Right There Home Care, LLC. In this capacity, she dedicates herself to ensuring clients receive high-quality care enabling them to live independently at home. JoAnne is also a Board of Nursing Certified instructor, overseeing the HHA training program at The Care Training Academy and supervising instructors for other programs.
In her leisure time, JoAnne finds solace in gardening, nature hikes, enjoying the beach, and spending time with her pets.
MYRNA CELESTIN-RN MSN CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
With over a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse, her passion for education drove her to pursue a master’s degree in Education. She now applies her expertise as an instructor at The Care Training Academy, specializing in Certified Home Health Aides with plans to expand into CPR/BLS, ACLS, Med Tech, and eventually CNA certifications.
Her dedication to her profession is deeply intertwined with her faith, as she endeavors to embody the values of caring, humility, and kindness espoused by her religious beliefs. She endeavors to lead by example, both within her professional community and her family, striving to be a beacon of inspiration. In addition to her professional pursuits, she finds joy in her faith community and cherishes moments with her beloved pets.
Marisa Betancourt CPRBLS Instructor
Marisa Betancourt is the CEO & Founder of the Care Training Academy. In 2021 she saw an opportunity to get more involved with the school and interact with our students to improve our curriculum in a way that was flexible yet impactful. CPR/BLS allowed her to get in front of everyone in a teaching role that didn’t require her to be a nurse. This was also an area she could have complete flexibility with; she could build classes around her schedule based on demand. Marisa is passionate about saving lives and helping others to feel more in power or in control during a life threatening situation; CPR/BLS gave her a way to take a subject that could scare the wrong audience and make it light, fun, informative and inspire others to do the same; inviting them into the instructor class in the process. We are proud of our course and are excited to reach our annual goal to certify at least 1000 individuals! Are you next?
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