Heartburn occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) -- the passageway from your esophagus to your stomach -- relaxes inappropriately and food comes back upward, or when the stomach produces too much acid and this is refluxed into the esophagus.
Source: *U.S. Rehab Aide Job Description. Rehabilitation aides, working under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or assistant, assist in the productive operation of a physical therapy practice. Aides often maintain the treatment area and prep therapy sessions, aiding in the transport of immobile patients.
For purposes of this publication, the care setting for the Medication Aide is the skilled nursing center or assisted-living facility, and your clients are referred to as residents. You must adhere to all laws and regulations of the state licensing/accrediting agency.