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 […]
This advanced course on Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology can be taken as Part 1 of a series or on its own. Course objectives are: Provide the general definition of diabetes and explain the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Describe the normal metabolism of carbohydrates and how this is influenced by diabetes. Compare the […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Apply clinical reasoning processes effectively in the management of complex healthcare scenarios by synthesizing history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic data to formulate comprehensive care plans, while considering the individual’s unique needs and preferences. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate clinical information, accurately […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Apply clinical reasoning processes effectively in the management of complex healthcare scenarios by synthesizing history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic data to formulate comprehensive care plans, while considering the individual’s unique needs and preferences. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate clinical information, accurately […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recognize common sources of conflict among healthcare teams. Understand the importance of active listening, empathy, and assertive communication in conflict management. Apply leadership approaches to conflict situations with an emphasis on transformational leadership qualities such as inspiration, motivation, and the ability to drive positive […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Recognize common sources of conflict among healthcare teams. Understand the importance of active listening, empathy, and assertive communication in conflict management. Apply leadership approaches to conflict situations with an emphasis on transformational leadership qualities such as inspiration, motivation, and the ability to drive […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define suicide and suicide attempts. Identify individual, relationship, and community risk factors for suicide and suicide attempts. Discuss the Center for Disease Control’s strategies for suicide prevention. Discuss The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals to prevent inpatient suicide and suicide attempts. Describe […]
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, […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define cultural diversity and cultural competence. Identify emerging themes of cultural competence in healthcare. Explain how ethnicity, diversity, and religion impact cultural understanding. Evaluate cultural competence concerning the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, plus) community. Explain the role of cultural competency in […]
This course fulfills the Florida Board of Nursing requirement for two (2) CE/Contact Hours on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida. This course fulfills the Florida Board of Nursing requirement for two (2) CE/Contact Hours (hours of continuing education) on the laws and rules that govern the practice of […]