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 the following professions: Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all […]
Course objectives include: Distinguish between emergencies that impact the resident or client and those that affect the facility as a whole List common emergencies impacting older adults Describe when and how 9-1-1 should be called Identify safety measures the facility can have in place to prevent accidents and emergencies Identify ways in which the facility […]
This is a webcast recorded from a live event that took place in November 2014. Students will achieve the following objectives: Define PTSD Identify signs and symptoms of PTSD Describe treatment options for PTSD Identify instruments to help detect and distinguish malingering behavior as it relates to PTSD. Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour […]
This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about person-centered care. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Define person-centered care Determine why person-centered care is essential Discuss the barriers to providing person-centered care List steps to establish a framework to put person-centered care into practice. Course is approved […]
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 […]
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 […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify three effects of anxiety on the body and mind Distinguish between a normal response to anxiety and overreactions by naming three of each List three interventions to relieve panic-induced stress Identify three symptoms of anxiety associated with returning to work and adjusting to […]
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: Nurses (all states) (RN, LVN. LPN) Advanced Practice RN (APRN): This course includes 0.25 […]
This is a WEBCAST of a seminar hosted by CareerSmart Learning on October 10, 2012 in Pasadena, CA. The seminar consisted of two expert panelists, Alex Swedlow of the CA Workers’ Comp Institute and Dr. Steven Feinberg. Objectives include: Describe “opioid dilemma” in context of workers’ compensation List three guidelines for treatment of chronic pain Describe […]
This course provides an overview of the financial impact that medical errors have on the healthcare industry. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Discuss the impact of medical errors on healthcare organization finance Identify the impact of medical errors on the finances of individual providers Describe the impact of medical […]