Decide between using regular touch or a stethoscope. The apical pulse can be taken by touch or by using a stethoscope. It can be very difficult to feel an apical pulse, especially in women where breast tissue may lie over the pulse. A stethoscope may be easier for this purpose.
Government housing authorities. Housing authorities at the local and state government level provide a number of assistance programs to renters, homeowners, and first time homebuyers.
United States Government - Independent Agencies. Independent Agencies of the Unites States government are tasked with administering the law as regarding specific areas such as the environment, social security, and veteran affairs. These Agencies are expert in the area they manage and are generally headed by a Board or Commission, while a few, such as the EPA, are headed by a single Administrator.