The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding medical errors. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Describe the current societal and professional perspectives on medical errors Review the definition of medical error and the potential types of medical errors that can occur Discuss the consequences of medical errors on […]
This course provides an advanced overview of legal, clinical, and ethical issues associated with Medical Cannabis. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Explain the historical, current, and projected uses of medical cannabis; Describe the position taken by federal, state and other authoritative entities on medical cannabis use; List pharmacological uses […]
This course provides an advanced overview of the Hospice Model of Care. It is appropriate for Nursing Home Administrators, Assisted Living Administrators, healthcare workers, social service professionals, and other professionals who may interface with hospice, as well as for patients, families, and others who are interested in learning more about hospice services and philosophies. Learners […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Evaluate the origins of stress in clinical practice and the causes of clinician distress. Review ways to cope with stress in clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduce skills that will enhance our interpersonal connections with patients we are providing care to. This program […]
This course provides practical guidelines for recognizing, treating, and preventing caregiver burnout in a long-term care setting. By the end of this course, learners 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 abuse. Describe techniques […]
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 […]
This course provides information about the prevalence of workplace bullying, and some of the common signs of bullying in the workplace. This course is especially pertinent to Assisted Living Administrators and Nursing Home Administrators who manage staff who may experience bullying in the workplace. At the end of this course, learners will better recognize bullying and […]
Specialized Nutrition Support and Ethical Considerations (NAB/NCERS Approved) – 1.5 CE/Contact Hours
This is an advanced course about Specialized Nutrition Support and Ethical Considerations, also known as Artificial Nutrition and Hydration of patients or residents. Course objectives are: Define specialized nutrition support Describe the normal nutritional needs of the body Identify the two types of specialized nutrition support commonly used in a healthcare environment List the implications […]
This is a comprehensive course on ostomy care and related disease processes. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Describe the procedure and resultant anatomy for major types of ostomy surgery. Identify at least two professional certificates that specialize in ostomy care. Identify pre-operative and post-operative ostomy considerations. Describe patient teaching and discharge planning components necessary […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify legislative trends in medical error reporting requirements Identify the relationship between federal and state error reporting laws Discuss the legal implications of mandatory medical error reporting Recite three or more publicly reported quality measures Define the relationship between error reporting, quality measures, […]