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, […]
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 […]
This course will provide healthcare professionals with information about the face of human trafficking as it occurs worldwide and near to home. This course recognizes potential victims and the appropriate response to suspicion or disclosure of a human trafficking victim. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Define human trafficking and its different forms. Identify general […]
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 […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify the most common infectious agents and their main characteristics: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Recognize signs and symptoms of infection in older adults and some of the common infections. Describe how antibiotics work, appropriate usage, dosage, storage, and complications. Identify the challenges […]
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 […]