A Woman’s Genetic Risk for Developing Cancer
Suzanne Mahon, RN, DNSc, AOCN, AGN-BC
3 Hours
Some families have multiple individuals with a history of malignancy, suggesting a hereditary risk beyond what would be expected by chance. Advances in genetic science and testing have made it possible to identify families at risk for developing malignancies because of mutated, absent, or defective genes. When genetic testing....
Cardiovascular Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide to Patient Care
Leanne H. Fowler, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, CNE
30 Hours
Because of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, nurses must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to aid in its reduction. Recognizing patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and taking the initiative to educate patients of the behavioral and nonbehavioral cardiovascular risk factors can enhance other primary preven....
Diabetes in Children
Cindy K. Lybarger, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE
25 Hours
Diabetes mellitus is a complex, chronic metabolic disease that is becoming increasingly common. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing in incidence in pediatric populations. There are excellent guidelines for the care of children with type 1 diabetes, but few research-based guidelines exist that are specific to the care....
Orthopedic Challenges Expert Strategies to Avoid Harm & Enhance Healing
William J. Mazzocco, Jr., RN, PA-C, AS, BS, MMS
6 Hours
Listen to your patient and use touch Adjust the care you provide based on trauma and fracture patterns How to describe a fracture over the phone Orthopedic injuries and treatments: Initial steps when something just feels ‘off’ The new world of reconstructive orthopedics What is around the corner for orthopedic care? Healthcare p....
Plant Sterols and Cardiovascular Risk
Tanya Footman
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises that 80% of coronary heart disease (CHD) could be prevented by positive lifestyle changes. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) have an important role in helping their patients reduce their risk by addressing modifiable risk factors for CHD. Patients should be encouraged and supported to....
CVD and HIV patients
Fraser Serle MPH - Dr Iain Reeves - Deirdre Love - Michaela Nuttall
We highlight in this article some of the issues on HIV and cardiovascular disease (CVD) to assist primary healthcare practitioners to improve the health outcomes, particularly in relation to CVD, of their HIV patients. This CPD module was published 7th July 2013 for a UK audience. Although the information contained within t....
Ethical Data Use as a Driver of Clinical and Business Intelligence
Sheila Colclasure and Lisa A. Martinelli, JD, MA, CIPP/US
1 Hours
Analytics in healthcare is vital - driven by the need to extract knowledge and meaning from large data sets, manage disparate data from multiple sources, address increased competition and regulatory complexity. With the inevitable onslaught of data from varying sources, commitment to operational data governance that identifies d....
Physician Engagement As a Catalyst for Clinical and Financial Improvement
Stephen Klasko, BS, MBA, MD and Jonathan Bush
1 Hours
Physicians are facing mounting pressure to improve quality of care, lower costs and drive positive outcomes. This coupled with the burden of ever-changing government regulation and quality programs has sparked a physician burnout of epidemic proportions. Research shows 71% of physicians feel disengaged, and those disengaged are....
Safely Reunifying Child and Parent
Industry specialists
0.25 Hours
If a child has been removed from the care of his or her parents, safe and timely reunification is the preferred permanency option for most children. This CEU course provides strategies for achieving reunification and preventing reentry and includes examples of promising practices being implemented by states and localities.
Comprehensive Infection Control
Industry specialists
3 Hours
Healthcare-associated infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. This CEU course explains how to improve personnel safety in the healthcare environment through appropriate use of personal protective equipment and how to reduce healthcare-associated infections by improving....
Adherence Challenges in Asthma: Pediatrics, Adolescents and Older Adults
Dr. Bruce G. Bender (PhD FAAAAI), Dr. Giselle Mosnaim (MD MS FAAAAI), and Dr. Sharmilee M. Nyenhuis
1.25 Hours
Discusses the unique adherence issues to treatment in children, adolescents and older adults with asthma.
Difficult Viral Infections Due to Defects in Innate Immunity
Dr. Carrie L. Lucas (PhD), Emily Mace (PhD), and Dr. Grant Schulert (MD PhD)
1.25 Hours
This course offers an in-depth view into difficult viral infections due to defects in innate immunity
The Past, Present and Future of Asthma
Dr. Stephen T. Holgate
1.25 Hours
This course offers an in-depth view into the Past, Present, and Future of Asthma.
Workplace Impairment of the Healthcare Professional
Industry Specialist
2 Hours
Even the most skilled, responsible, and dedicated healthcare worker is susceptible to substance abuse. This CEU course looks at the policies and standards in place by very reputable cooperatives such as the American Medical Association and The Joint Commission. Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse, along with the steps....
Regulatory Awareness for Health Care Supervisor
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.25 Hours
This course will outline basic regulations related to medical practices. Information presented will identify key areas of focus to ensure patient safety, and will help further explore the supervisor’s role in managing relationships.
Preventive Care for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1 Hours
You will be introduced to various types of aged based screening; and will acquire the knowledge to be able to understand and demonstrate the use of correct screening tools including application of mental health and substance abuse tools.
Pre-diabetes
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
0.25 Hours
This course develops knowledge around definitions and testing for pre-diabetes and the steps necessary to identify patients with the condition and refer them for appropriate services. The course will also discuss the importance of developing relationships in the community to help educate and develop skills with patients to impro....
Prioritizing Patient Needs for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1 Hours
This course will explore various ways to for licensed clinical staff to communicate with patients including collecting and documenting patient information and prioritize the patient’s needs. This course is structured to make you an active participant in demonstrating the ability to think about what the patient is stating, and de....
Care Management Overview for Care Manager
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1 Hours
The focus of this course will be to gain understanding of the care manager role, terms, and process of care management activities. Information presented will explore areas of priority and identification of patients needing care management services, including methods to achieve desired outcomes.
Care Plans for Care Manager
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1 Hours
This course will examine the key elements of an interdisciplinary care plan, and will outline the steps to individualize the care plan to individual patients. Information presented will expand upon the care plan to include methods for determining patient self-management goals and interventions.
Quality Improvement for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1 Hours
This course introduces basic quality improvement concepts and examines the ability for application in various situations. You will gain an understanding of how quality metrics collection, reporting, and analysis are instrumental to driving quality in the practice.
Anti-infective Drug Use in Obstetrics - Part IV
Gerald G. Briggs, B.Pharm.
1 Hours
This article is a continution of Parts I, II, and III. Again, for each drug that is discussed, the pregnancy risk factor category (as defined by the Food and Drug Administration) is shown in parentheses. To allow for easy reference as these drugs are discussed the categories are as follows: Category A: Controlled studies in w....
Radiology Procedures in Pregnancy
Craig V. Towers, M.D.
1 Hours
Diagnostic imaging procedures are frequently used during pregnancy, especially ultrasound. Use of other modalities, however, is controversial and often results in significant concern over damage to the developing fetus. The purpose of this article is to discuss the various forms of radiologic evaluation and their potential effec....
Preventive Measures for Urinary Tract Infections
James Greenberg (MD, FACOG), and Jeannine Miranne (MD, MS, FACOG)
7 Hours
In Preventive Measures for Urinary Tract Infections, the health care professional will learn how to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) by understanding the underlying pathophysiology and principles of antibiotic stewardship. Upon completion, providers should be able to develop evidence-based strategies to evaluat....
Depression - Mod D: Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS & Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.25 Hours
The use of medication in the treatment of depression has increased steadily over the years—by 2010, one in five adults was reportedly taking at least one psychotropic medication. This module explores the landscape for the use of such medications, and details how CMs and other team members must work together to help patients mana....