Burlington, MA, September 4, 2019 – Jones & Bartlett Learning, an Ascend Learning company, announced  today the acquisition of allied health product lines to strengthen and expand its offering.  Effective immediately, allied health educational resources previously part of the Wolters Kluwer portfolio, including titles in the areas of dental hygiene and dental assisting, medical assisting, clinical lab sciences, basic sciences, massage therapy, and nutrition, are now part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning suite of products.

“With the acquisition of these well-respected texts and educational resources we are delighted to expand our offering into additional fields,” said Ed Moura, President, Jones & Bartlett Learning.  “Jones & Bartlett has continued to strategically expand in the areas of allied health and nursing and strives to provide world-class educational resources to those pursuing a career in these high-growth professions.”

Jones & Bartlett Learning will maintain and continue to enhance and develop these texts and digital assets, domestically and internationally. The texts and resources that are part of the acquisition are expected to be available on the Jones & Bartlett Learning website as of September 25, 2019.

About Jones & Bartlett Learning
Jones & Bartlett Learning is a world-leading provider of instructional, assessment, and learning-performance management solutions for the secondary education, post-secondary education, and professional markets. Jones & Bartlett Learning develops educational programs and services that improve learning outcomes and enhance student achievement by combining authoritative content written by respected authors with innovative, proven, and engaging technology applications that meet the diverse needs of today's instructors, students, and professionals. For more information on Jones & Bartlett Learning, visit http://www.jblearning.com

About Ascend Learning
Ascend Learning is a leading provider of online educational content, software and analytics serving students, educational institutions and employers. With products that span the learning continuum, Ascend Learning focuses on high-growth careers in a range of industries, with a special focus on healthcare and other high-growth, licensure-driven professions. Ascend Learning products, from testing to certification, are used by frontline healthcare workers, physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. Learn more at www.ascendlearning.com.