A Systematic Approach for Interpreting ECG Arrhythmias
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
25.00 Hours
The continued increase in the use of telemetry and other cardiac monitoring devices has put a new emphasis on the importance of nurses and cardiac monitoring technicians to quickly and accurately interpret cardiac rhythms. Many cardiac arrhythmias are life- threatening and must be treated immediately if the patient is to....
Recommendation for Partner Services Programs for STD’s
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
25.00 Hours
Inconsistencies in the partner services module of the CDC 2001 Program Operations Guidelines for STD Prevention and the 1998 HIV Partner Counseling and Referral Services Guidance (1,2 ) have been confusing for providers of partner services for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and three other sexually transmitted (STD....
Bioterrorism: Anthrax/Smallpox/Botulism/Plague
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
30.00 Hours
Bioterrorism has become a common household term ever since anthrax was spread across a wide reach of the nation last fall. Now, it almost appears everyone is involved in serious anti-terrorism campaigns which are not as readily seen as flags attached to cars, homes and clothing. In the event of another bioterrorist attack, wi....
Care Coordination for Care Manager
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.00 Hours
This course explores the proactive management of hospitalizations and care transitions for patients. In this course you will gain understanding on how to coordinate and direct the healthcare needs of the patient population including specialty care and community resources.
Cardiac Disease for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.00 Hours
This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiac disease, understand the disease process and recognize the risk factors of the disease. The content will introduce testing and medications used for diagnosing and treating cardiac disease and will explore the actions that care team....
Patient Centered Care for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.00 Hours
This course will outline the key concepts of patient centered care and why patient centered care is associated with better health outcomes. Content will interactively demonstrate patient choices in care options and why patients are an important member of the care team.
Pediatric Asthma for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.00 Hours
This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to recognize the signs and symptoms of pediatric asthma, understand the disease process and recognize the risk factors of the disease. The content will introduce testing and medications used for diagnosing, treating and managing pediatric asthma and will explore the actions th....
Ethics and Medical Errors
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
30.00 Hours
Most Americans have grown up having the utmost respect for the medical profession and what it has accomplished over the decades. The family doctor who could fix anything became a fixture in our society. If “doc” said you needed something, then that is what you got. People not only didn’t worry about the their healthcare, they di....
Fundamentals of chronic pain in children and young people: pathophysiology and consequences
Paula A Forgeron and Jennifer Stinson
Persistent and recurrent pain is a common condition in childhood. Chronic pain can have a negative effect on all aspects of quality of life, including physical, emotional, social and role functioning. A small percentage of these children and young people (5-8%) will experience significant impairments due to their pain condition.....
Preparation and use of resuscitation equipment to assess and treat children in emergency situations
Angela Lee, Elizabeth Charnock, and Amanda Miller
This learning module uses the (A) Airway, (B) Breathing and, (C) Circulation structured approach to the assessment of a sick child to provide an overview of the equipment used in resuscitation attempts involving children. It emphasises that a working knowledge of the resuscitation equipment used in emergency situations is fundam....
Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of osteomalacia
Jennie Walker
1.00 Hours
Osteomalacia is a musculoskeletal condition that results in soft bones due to ineffective mineralisation. Nurses have a unique opportunity to improve awareness of osteomalacia and reduce its incidence through health education. Multidisciplinary management is important to minimise the effect of osteomalacia on activities of daily....
Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of Paget’s disease of the bone
Jennie Walker
1.00 Hours
Paget’s disease of the bone is a chronic condition that affects bone remodelling in focal areas of the skeleton. The disease may affect one or several sites and can cause a variety of subsequent complications such as pain, bony deformity, osteoarthritis, fracture or nerve compression. Understanding the disease and how it affects....
An overview of appetite decline in older people
Anna L Pilgrim, Sian M Robinson, Avan Aihie Sayer, Helen C Roberts.
1.00 Hours
Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and in care homes, as well as hospital inpatients. It can contribute to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, and associated poor healthcare outcomes, including increased mortality. Understanding the causes of reduced appetite and knowing how to measure it will....
Care of patients with peristomal skin complications
Jennie Burch
Stoma formation is common and may be necessary in the management of certain diseases and as a result of surgery to the gastrointestinal tract or urinary tract. Because stomas provide an alternative route for the excretion of faeces and urine, they can have a significant effect on the individual's physical, psychological and soci....
Diagnosis and management of patients with pleural effusions
Rebecca Myatt
Pleural effusions occur when fluid accumulates between the visceral and parietal pleura in the chest cavity, preventing the lung from expanding fully during inspiration. The reduction in lung volume, depression of the diaphragm and reduced chest wall compliance cause dyspnoea, and occasionally pain or cough. Pleural effusion is....
Caring for patients with a temporary tracheostomy
Rebecca Myatt
Safety considerations are important when caring for a patient with a temporary tracheostomy. Early detection and resolution of problems in tracheostomy management are important to prevent serious incidents arising. Nurses working outside critical care areas need to be competent and confident in the management or detection of pot....
Caring for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: part 1
Donna Jones
1.00 Hours
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in the UK and causes a significant burden to patients and the NHS. Healthcare provision for COPD is largely focused on biomedical treatment, yet research suggests the complexity of factors contributing to this disease requires a deeper understanding of the patient experience....
Palliative care for patients with non-malignant respiratory disease
Clare McVeigh
Non-malignant respiratory disease is a chronic life-limiting condition that requires holistic palliative care. Patients with non-malignant respiratory disease have a range of biopsychosocial and spiritual needs, which healthcare professionals should recognise and manage effectively. Healthcare professionals have an important rol....
Improving surgical outcomes for people with dementia
Diane Loughlin and Margaret Brown
Surgical intervention in older people with dementia is becoming increasingly common as the population ages and the number of people with dementia continues to rise. People with dementia have unique needs that require sensitive management at all stages of hospitalisation for surgery. This learning module sets out a suggested path....
Improving healthcare outcomes through the delivery of patient-centred care
Heather Gluyas
1.00 Hours
Patient-centred care is a model of care that respects the patient's experience, values, needs and preferences in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of care. A central component of this model is a therapeutic relationship between the patient and the team of healthcare professionals. The implementation of a patient-centred c....
Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Dinah Gould
1.00 Hours
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in hospital and community settings. The major risk factor for developing a UTI is having a urethral catheter. The longer the catheter remains in place, the higher the risk of infection. The consensus in guidelines is that indwelling urethral catheters should not be used unless necessary....
Managing patients with encephalitis
Claire Matata, Ava Easton, Benedict Michael, Becky Evans, Deborah Ward, Tom Solomon and Rachel Kneen
This learning module provides an overview of encephalitis and addresses its diagnosis, some of the common presenting signs and symptoms, and the different aspects of nursing care required for these patients. In particular, it addresses how to explain encephalitis to the patient's relatives, the rehabilitation needs of these pati....
Recognising and managing community-acquired pneumonia
Vanessa Gibson
1.00 Hours
Pneumonia remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK and yet the seriousness of the disease is underestimated. Pneumonia can be life-threatening because the delicate tissues of the alveoli and pulmonary capillaries are susceptible to damage from the inflammatory response. This damage leads to consolidation....
Advanced Cancer: Analyzing Patient Discussions
Keith D’Oria and Holly G. Prigerson, PhD
Research suggests that physicians who manage patients with advanced cancer often struggle with whether and how best to convey sensitive information about prognoses to these individuals for many reasons. Some studies indicate that physicians do not share information with patients about a terminal cancer prognosis despite the fact....
Prevention and Management of Medical Errors
Pamela Clark
2.00 Hours
Medical errors contribute to millions of injuries, deaths, excessive cost, and unnecessary suffering each year. The need for understanding the causes and preventive measures related to these errors has never been greater. This instructional course has been designed to describe the scope of these preventable mistakes, and ways in....