This course was designed to benefit healthcare, social service, education, and community-based professionals who interface with persons with peanut allergy. Course objectives include: List the 8 most common food allergy in the United States Recognize the signs and symptoms associated with peanut allergy Identify management options for children and adults with peanut allergy including dietary […]
This is an advanced course on pain management with the following objectives: Utilize pain assessment measures to implement and manage appropriate treatment for identified impairments Choose standardized pain outcome profiles in clinical practices to effectively and efficiently interpret, monitor, and measure change in a patient’s status over time Identify the two most commonly measured constructs […]
Course objectives include: Define osteomyelitis and its causes Identify signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis Describe diagnostic tests and procedures and treatment plans as well as impact on work related injuries and claims implications. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify legislative trends in medical error reporting requirements. Identify the relationship between federal and state error reporting laws. Discuss the legal implications of mandatory medical error reporting. Recite three or more publicly reported quality measures. Define the relationship between error reporting, quality measures, […]
This course provides an advanced overview of latex and its allergenic properties. Learners will will be able to: Describe latex and how it is made Identify potential allergens at home and work Recognize prevalence of latex allergies and risk factors for sensitivity Identify types of allergic reactions List guidelines for managing and preventing latex allergies […]
This course provides advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the factors that lead to infections in long term care facilities Define and discuss the term “Multidrug Resistant Organisms” or MDRO Identify some common MDROs in the long term care […]
Course objectives include: Explain the basics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Identify the basic elements of the Privacy Rule and how it impacts employees in health care settings Describe the penalties for HIPAA violations Analyze HIPAA in the context of case studies. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified […]
Course objectives include: Identify high risk occupations for hernia injury and workers compensation claims Describe the anatomy and risks associated with the most common types of hernias Describe diagnostic procedures and indications for their use Describe each treatment modality and associated procedures, risks, and benefits Discuss general post-operative care and indications for return to work. […]
This course provides a comprehensive and technical overview of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, also referred to as GERD. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Define GERD Describe the symptoms and pathophysiology of GERD Review the complications associated with GERD Evaluate the impact of personality, stress, and psychology on GERD Identify treatment options for management of […]
Objectives of this course include: Recognize your responsibilities in providing first aid Identify what constitutes a medical emergency and the steps to performing basic first aid Describe the characteristics and first aid responses to some of the common medical emergencies experienced by dependent older adults. Approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants in […]