This is a webcast recorded from a live event that took place in November 2013. This is one of the presentations conducted that day which consisted of a program entitled “Brain Injury: Rehab Challenges and Optimizing Outcomes.” This particular module focuses on the rehabilitation of slow-to-recover brain injury patients. Objectives are: Describe the philosophy of […]
This is a webcast recorded from a live event that took place in November 2013. This is one of the presentations conducted that day which consisted of a program entitled “Brain Injury: Rehab Challenges and Optimizing Outcomes.” This particular module represents a case study and is presented by an actual Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patient […]
Course objectives include: Identify the most common modes of transmission for bloodborne pathogens (BBP). Describe the best practices for safe handling of BBP in the workplace. Recognize what to do if you have contact with a possible containment. Recall the BBP incident reporting requirements. Course is based on federal OSHA standards and is considered advanced […]
Course objectives include: Identify the basic anatomy of the back. Describe proper posture and body mechanics. Describe proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques. Explain the difference between back sprain and strain. Describe how back health is impacted by weight, nutrition, and exercise. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for: Nurses (all states) Certified […]
The following are the objectives for this course: Define alarm fatigue. Describe types of alarms in the hospital setting. Discuss the scope of issues related to alarm fatigue. State factors that contribute to alarm fatigue. Identify strategies to mitigate alarm fatigue and apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true stories of alarm-related patient harm. […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the prevalence of the aging workforce and its effects on workers’ compensation. Recognize the physical and cognitive challenges associated with aging employees. Identify claims challenges and management strategies in dealing with older claimants. List ways employers can prepare for the aging workforce. Discuss […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define implicit bias and the differences between implicit and explicit bias. Distinguish the difference between System 1 and System 2 thinking. Evaluate the origin of implicit bias, historically and within oneself. Analyze stereotypes and stigmas, and implicit biases in healthcare. Discuss some measurement […]
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding workplace impairment. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Describe workplace impairment in the healthcare field and its impact on healthcare professionals Describe the regulatory and professional bodies addressing impaired professionals in the healthcare workforce Identify signs and symptoms of workplace impairment […]
This course provides an advanced overview of child abuse and reporting requirements for healthcare professionals. Learners will will be able to: Define types of child abuse. Explain the physiological and psychological response to trauma. Recognize physical and emotional signs of abuse. Discuss the nursing implications and reporting requirement when caring for a child who is […]
This is an advanced course on substance use disorder. Course objectives are: Define substance use disorder and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria used to diagnose substance use disorder Define key terms and differentiate the terms substance dependence, substance abuse, and addiction Recognize risk and protective factors for substance use disorder Identify […]