Course objectives include: Define childhood obesity and contributing factors. Identify health risks associated with childhood obesity. Identify lifestyle management strategies that help to prevent childhood overweight and obesity. Describe nutritional guidelines for various age groups. Recognize healthcare and educational initiatives for prevention of childhood obesity. This course is approved for 4.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the nutritional risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in older adults. Identify the dietary interventions appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. Identify lifestyle changes and dietary modifications appropriate for older adults with cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease. […]
This is part of a series of courses related to health and wellness, but can be taken independently. This course provides an advanced analysis of the health benefits and risks associated with carbohydrate intake. Objectives include: Define carbohydrates and identify healthy carbohydrate choices. Compare the health benefits between simple and complex carbohydrates. Identify food sources […]
This is an advanced course on alternative treatments with the following objectives: Describe the prevalence of alternative medicine in society. Describe unique features of chiropractic, acupuncture, and homeopathic practices. Identify the common ailments treated through chiropractic, acupuncture, and homeopathic therapies. Identify vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements commonly used to treat certain conditions. Approved for 4.5 […]
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding workplace impairment. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Describe workplace impairment in the healthcare field and its impact on healthcare professionals Describe the regulatory and professional bodies addressing impaired professionals in the healthcare workforce Identify signs and symptoms of workplace impairment […]
Wellness for Healthcare Professionals: A Balancing Act (Florida CNA approved) – 2.0 CE/Contact Hours
This course is intended to provide an overview of wellness-related issues and tips for overcoming common challenges for professionals working in healthcare to achieve an optimal work/life/wellness balance. Course objectives include: Identify the six key components of health and wellness Recognize the inherent stress factors that healthcare workers are exposed to and the impact they […]
This course provides an advanced overview of child abuse and reporting requirements for healthcare professionals. Learners will will be able to: Define types of child abuse. Explain the physiological and psychological response to trauma. Recognize physical and emotional signs of abuse. Discuss the nursing implications and reporting requirement when caring for a child who is […]
This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about the sexual needs of persons with dementia. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Define dementia, associated cognitive changes, and common behaviors associated with dementia Describe the difference between sex and intimacy Describe the cognitive changes caused by dementia that impact […]
Course objectives include: Define sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock Describe the clinical manifestations of the effect of sepsis on the human body Explain how sepsis is diagnosed Describe the treatments for sepsis Identify the risk factors for sepsis. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass […]
By the end of this course learners will be able to: Differentiate between personality disorders and “difficult patients” Identify general characteristics of people with personality disorders Discuss and practice strategies to manage patients with personality disorder in the medical setting Utilize strategies learned to create a plan of care Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact […]