This course offers an overview of the bioethical issues impacting healthcare professionals regarding the use of stem cells. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Develop a comprehensive understanding of stem cells. Recognize the bioethical concerns about stem cells. Define the current state and federal government guidelines and […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the epidemiology, biology, and risk factors for melanoma skin cancers. List symptoms and diagnostic methods for melanoma. Recognize the classification of various types of melanoma and how these tumors are staged. Discuss treatment options based on tumor stage. Identify methods […]
This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about the sexual needs of persons with dementia. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define dementia, associated cognitive changes, and common behaviors associated with dementia. Describe the difference between sex and intimacy. Describe the cognitive changes caused […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Continuing Education Credits This course […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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 […]
This is a webcast recorded from a live event that took place in November 2014. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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 […]
This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about person-centered care. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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. Continuing Education Credits […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: List the nine most common food allergies in the United States. Recognize the general signs and symptoms associated with peanut allergy. Identify management options for children and adults with peanut allergy, including dietary avoidance techniques and treatment of anaphylaxis. Discuss strategies […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]