Course Objectives This course provides practical guidelines for recognizing, treating, and preventing caregiver burnout in a long-term care setting. By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
This course offers great information for any healthcare professional involved in educating new mothers on feeding infants. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the nutritional contents in breast milk and formula based milk. Define the recommended guidelines for the duration of breastfeeding and formula feeding. Describe […]
This is part of a program entitled “Brain Injury: Rehab Challenges and Optimizing Outcomes.” This module focuses on the “less talked about stuff” related to mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) but which can cause major challenges for TBI patients trying to navigate the phases of rehabilitation. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the […]
This module is part of a program entitled “Brain Injury: Rehab Challenges and Optimizing Outcomes” and focuses on the rehabilitation of slow-to-recover brain injury patients. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the philosophy of rehabilitation, levels of brain injury, and prognosis for rehabilitation. Explain the complications […]
This module is part of a program entitled “Brain Injury: Rehab Challenges and Optimizing Outcomes” and is presented by an actual Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patient and her spouse, who share their journey of diagnosis and phases of rehabilitation from the patient and family point of view. Course Objectives By the end of this course, […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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 contaminant. Recall the BBP incident reporting requirements. […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the basic anatomy of the back. Identify 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. Continuing […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 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. Apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
Course Objectives 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 […]