This course was designed to benefit healthcare, social service, education, and community-based professionals who interface with persons with peanut allergy. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: List the nine most common food allergies in the United States. Recognize the general signs and symptoms associated with peanut allergy. […]
This is an advanced course on pain management. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the three dimensions of pain and the difference between acute and chronic pain. Recognize the various pain measurement tools commonly used for a specific patient population. Describe the key elements of using […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Continuing Education Credits Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for […]
Course Objectives 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, […]
This course provides advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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 […]
This course provides a comprehensive and technical overview of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, also referred to as GERD. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define GERD Describe the symptoms and pathophysiology of GERD Review the complications associated with GERD Evaluate the impact of personality, stress, and psychology […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Discuss […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the prevalence of falls among the older adult population. Describe some of the implications of falls among older adults. Identify common risk factors for falls. Identify at least three intervention strategies to promote fall prevention. Continuing Education Credits Course is […]