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 […]
This is an advanced course about Specialized Nutrition Support and Ethical Considerations, also known as Artificial Nutrition and Hydration of patients or residents. Course objectives are: Define specialized nutrition support. Describe the normal nutritional needs of the body. Identify the two types of specialized nutrition support commonly used in a healthcare environment. List the implications […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define behavioral health in the context of workers’ compensation. Identify behavioral health issues encountered in workers’ compensation and how they can serve as a barrier to recovery and return-to-work. Provide tools for assessing/identifying behavioral health risk factors and overcoming barriers to promote maximum […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Discuss the cause and pathophysiology of pediatric head trauma. Identify signs and symptoms of pediatric head trauma. Discuss how to assess and prioritize evidenced-based care for patients with pediatric head trauma. List effective communication strategies with patients and the care team. Discuss the […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Discuss the cause and pathophysiology of pediatric head trauma. Identify signs and symptoms of pediatric head trauma. Discuss how to assess and prioritize evidenced-based care for patients with pediatric head trauma. List effective communication strategies with patients and the care team. Discuss the […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Discuss the cause and pathophysiology of pediatric head trauma. Identify signs and symptoms of pediatric head trauma. Discuss how to assess and prioritize evidenced-based care for patients with pediatric head trauma. List effective communication strategies with patients and the care team. Discuss the […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe why effective communication is crucial in telehealth. Identify the various communication channels used in telehealth, the strengths and limitations of each channel, and the appropriate use of each one. Recognize the essential skills needed for effective telehealth communication, engaging and motivating clients, […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Discuss the most common types of medication errors, their prevalence, and their impact on patient safety. Understand the root causes of medication errors, including system-based and human factors, and how these contribute to the occurrence of medication errors. Identify and classify medication errors […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders encountered in non-psychiatric settings. Describe how common mental health disorders manifest in various settings outside of psychiatric care. Discuss the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and self-care strategies for healthcare providers managing mental […]
This course provides a comprehensive educational foundation for the role of Social Service Designee (SSD) in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) post-acute and rehabilitation environment. Program objectives include: Identify the role of the Social Service Designee in a skilled nursing/ post-acute/rehabilitation environment Identify, regulations, policies, and best practices for social services in a skilled nursing […]