This is an advanced course on pain management with the following objectives: Utilize pain assessment measures to implement and manage appropriate treatment for identified impairments Choose standardized pain outcome profiles in clinical practices to effectively and efficiently interpret, monitor, and measure change in a patient’s status over time Identify the two most commonly measured constructs of […]
This course provides an advanced overview of latex and its allergenic properties. Learners will will be able to: Describe latex and how it is made Identify potential allergens at home and work Recognize prevalence of latex allergies and risk factors for sensitivity Identify types of allergic reactions List guidelines for managing and preventing latex allergies […]
This course provides advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the factors that lead to infections in long term care facilities Define and discuss the term “Multidrug Resistant Organisms” or MDRO Identify some common MDROs in the long term care […]
Course objectives include: Identify high risk occupations for hernia injury and workers compensation claims Describe the anatomy and risks associated with the most common types of hernias Describe diagnostic procedures and indications for their use Describe each treatment modality and associated procedures, risks, and benefits Discuss general post-operative care and indications for return to work. […]
This course provides a rich introduction to Ethics in Healthcare. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define ethics and ethical considerations unique to healthcare. Describe the four prima facie principles of healthcare ethics. Discuss additional concepts important to healthcare ethics. Examine ethical concepts related to the current healthcare climate. Examine […]
This advanced course on diabetes diet management can be taken as Part 3 of a series or on its own. Course objectives are: Describe how the intake of dietary carbohydrates can have a direct influence on an individual’s blood glucose levels Differentiate between the various diet therapies used in management of type I, type II, […]
This advanced course on diabetes medications can be taken as Part 2 of a series or on its own. Course objectives are: Identify the main goals of diabetic medication management and hyperglycemia management. Describe the various methods of insulin administration, different types of insulin, and the rationale of correction or supplemental insulin. Describe the use […]
Objectives of this course include: Determine common causes of behaviors in persons with dementia Describe the most prevalent behaviors exhibited by persons with dementia Describe theories of behavior management Define person centered care Identify approaches care providers can use to assist a person with dementia during a behavior episode. Approved for 2.5 CE/Contact Hours for […]
This course provides an advanced overview of Celiac Disease in children and adults. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the prevalence, cause, and pathology of celiac disease. Define the risk factors and symptoms of celiac disease. List the diagnostic methods used to detect celiac disease. Outline recommended treatments for […]
This is an advanced course on AIDS related cancers. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology, biology, and treatments for HIV and AIDS and how AIDS impacts certain types of cancer development. List the common types of AIDS related cancers and define how the use of highly active […]