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 […]
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding workplace impairment. Workplace Impairment is a required continuing education topic for nurses in the state of Florida. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe workplace impairment in the healthcare field and its impact […]
This course provides an advanced overview of child abuse and reporting requirements for healthcare professionals. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner 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 […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define substance use disorder and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) 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 […]