The purpose of this course is to familiarize healthcare professionals with the effects of stress on the brain and body and to provide tools for the prevention of caregiver burnout. By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Define the general concept of stress Describe 3 effects of chronic stress on the […]
This course provides an overview of the various types of Eating Disorders and medical nutrition therapy associated with treating these disorders. It is appropriate not only for healthcare workers, social service professionals and counselors, but also for patients, families, and others interested in learning more on this topic. Course objectives include: Identify different types of […]
Objectives of this course include: Identify and describe three of the most common types of dementia Describe three ways in which a person may be affected by dementia List five changes in behavior and mood commonly found in persons with dementia. Approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for the following professions: Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states) […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Evaluate the origins of stress in clinical practice and the causes of clinician distress Review ways to cope with stress in clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic Introduce skills that will enhance our interpersonal connections with patients we are providing care to. Course is […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Discuss claims considerations relating to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Define CRPS. Describe characteristics of CRPS. Discuss diagnostic choices. Identify treatment options and claims management. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour to the following professions: Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states) Advanced Practice […]
Objectives of this course include: Define combative behavior in the context of caring for persons with dementia. Implement the “5 Whys” to understand the reason for the combative behavior in persons with dementia. Identify at least three intervention strategies effective at minimizing, managing, and preventing combative behavior in persons with dementia. Approved for 2.0 CE/Contact […]
This is a webcast of a seminar that was hosted by CareerSmart Learning. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recognize the prevalence and the psychosocial impact on disability. Describe the five basic emotions (joy, anger, disgust, fear, and sadness) and the influences on injury recovery from the various perspectives of […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define chronic pain and traditional pharmacological and interventional modalities for chronic pain management. Recognize the use of opioids in chronic pain management and contributing factors relating to opioid use disorder. Discuss the properties and evidence-based linkage in medical cannabis for pain management. Discuss the […]
Course objectives include: Define Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). List causes or contributing factors of the condition. Identify signs and symptoms. Describe the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome and the modes of treatment. Includes emphasis of implications of this condition within the workplace safety and workers’ compensation arena. Course is approved to provide 2.0 CE/Contact Hours […]
This course provides practical guidelines for recognizing, treating, and preventing caregiver burnout in a long-term care setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define who a caregiver is. Define what burnout means in context of caregiving. Recognize signs of caregiver burnout. Explain the relationship between burnout and abuse. Describe techniques […]