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 […]
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, learners will be able to: Define Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and its impact on society Describe the pathophysiology of IBS Evaluate the psychosocial elements of IBS Identify treatment options for IBS Recognize strategies for living and working with IBS. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to the following […]
Course objectives include: Identify non-industrial medical conditions related to obesity (that impact claims) Explain various complications to work-related injuries Identify the specialized equipment and other needs that increase the cost of claims Identify alternative methods to reduce injuries for obese individuals. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions: Nurses (RN, LVN, […]
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 the […]