Confidentiality, Chaperones and Consent
Dr Theresa Laverty
This session discusses the principles of confidentiality in sexual and reproductive health and the provision of a chaperone for intimate examinations. It also looks at the consent requirements for tests and examinations or procedures.
Intrauterine Contraception (IUC)
Ms Caroline Gumbley
This session provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of intrauterine contraception (IUC) currently available in the UK. IUC includes both intrauterine devices (IUD) and intrauterine systems (IUS).
Carpal Tunnel
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
6.00 Hours
Carpal tunnel syndrome of mild to moderate severity can often be effectively treated in a primary care environment. Workplace task modification and wrist splints can reduce or defer referral to hospital for surgical decompression. Nerve and tendon gliding exercises may also be of benefit. Steroid injections to the mouth of the c....
Pain: Friend and Foe
Donn Kropp, RN, BSN
2.00 Hours
No two people experience pain the same, and no two instances of pain warrant the same treatment protocol. Perhaps this is why the study of pain and pain management can prove so perplexing. Unless we treat pain as the messenger, that it is, we will undoubtedly jump to conclusions based on our own experiences. Our individual acqua....
AORN 2016 - Reducing Colorectal Surgical Site Infections
Rose Moss, MN, RN, CNOR & Kim Haines, BSN, RN, Certified OR Nurse
1.00 Hours
One of the expected outcomes for all surgical patients is that they are free of infection; achieving this outcome is one of the perioperative nurse’s greatest responsibilities, especially in today’s dynamic health care environment. Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a health care concern; for colorectal surgery patients, SSI....
Pain Management and Alternatives
Medline University
1.00 Hours
This course reviews the different types of pain and factors that influence pain. Different nursing interventions for pain control are discussed, including complementary, non-pharmacological therapies.
Allergic Rhinitis
Carrie Bennett
1.00 Hours
No matter what type of health care environment you work in, chances are you have contact with clients that suffer from seasonal allergies! Take this online continuing education course to learn the basic physiology and latest treatment options, including alternative/complementary therapies.
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion CSII for the School Nurse
Judy Gilman
2.50 Hours
Since the introduction of insulin pumps several decades ago, Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) therapy has become the preferred method of treatment for everyone with Type 1 Diabetes. For patients using CSII, it replaces multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin. CSII is also used for some people with Type 2 Diabet....
Critical Thinking in Medication Administration
Patricia Schmehl
2.00 Hours
Administering medications to patients is part of the plan of care in nursing practice no matter the care setting utilized. In today’s healthcare environment of ever expanding nursing roles and practice settings along with a wide variety of medication classes, newly created and off label drugs plus the use of multiple medication....
Current Concepts in Pain Management
Pamela Clark
4.00 Hours
This instructional course has been designed to provide current concepts and skills related to pain management. As research sheds light on pain management issues and treatment methods, healthcare professionals are expected to maintain competency in assessing and treating their patients’ pain, as well as managing the side effects....
Diabetes: An Introduction
Maureen Sullivan-Tevault
3.50 Hours
Diabetes (also known as Diabetes Mellitus) is a chronic disease state, in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body does not effectively utilize the insulin being produced. The result of such events is that an increased amount of glucose remains in the bloodstream. This is known as hyperglycemia. Uncontroll....
Chronic Pain Management
Mary Kathleen Ebener PhD, RN & Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN & Bernadette Marie Makar, MSN, NP-C, APRN-C
2.00 Hours
This activity is designed to change health provider attitudes on chronic pain and willingness to offer comprehensive assessment and comprehensive treatment.
Diagnosing Dementia
Chris Wolf
1.00 Hours
Every 68 seconds another American develops Alzheimer's disease. Education and training in dementia care for health care staff has been identified as a priority by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (NPAAD) developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi....
Stress Reduction Strategies for Nurses: Revitalize Your Practice
Sara Lefkowitz, RN, BSN, MPA
6.00 Hours
Learn necessary stress survival skills Defeat burnout - and reclaim the ability to make a difference Demanding patients and cranky coworkers got you down? Utilize skillful communication to defuse disruptive situations Don’t feel guilty setting healthy emotional boundaries Transform your workplace – even if it may be full of bull....
Think Like An Emergency Nurse: Deliver Critical Care in Any Department
Sean G. Smith RN,BSN,NREMT-P,C-NPT,CCRN,CMC,CEN,CFRN,FP-C,CPEN
6.00 Hours
Respond to a crashing patient – in any setting Understand the “8-minute hour” Mental strategies necessary for success in emergency situations Increase your confidence when handling deteriorating patients Your coworker calls for help – you go in to see her patient, sitting up and talking just a few minutes ago, now turning blue a....
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Associated Hyperandrogenism
Ms Anne Arnold
7.00 Hours
The definition of PCOS has evolved significantly over the years. Initially described in the 1930's, the disorder has more recently been defined by a consensus conference. Requiring 2 out of the 3 clinical criteria for diagnosis, these are routinely referred to as the Rotterdam criteria. PCOS has both reproductive and non-r....
Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Youth
Industry specialists
1.00 Hours
For children and youth who experience child abuse or neglect and associated trauma, brain development may be interrupted, leading to functional impairments. This CEU course summarizes what healthcare professionals can do to promote healthy brain development for this vulnerable group of children and youth and put families and se....
Real Quality: A Recipe for Healthier Patients and Happier Doctors
Thomas Sequist, MD, MPH
1.00 Hours
To succeed in improving population health outcomes and clinician buy-in, Partners Healthcare embarked on a comprehensive revamp of its quality measures. By eliminating clinically-irrelevant "noise", Partners was able to identify meaningful quality insights that could then be deployed to improve patient outcomes. This session out....
Automate Consent to Comply with a New IQR Quality Measure
Aaron S. Fink, MD and Timothy Kelly, MS, MBA
1.00 Hours
CMS released the “Quality of Informed Consent Documents for Hospital-Performed, Elective Procedures” measure in late 2016. That measure is presently slated for inclusion in the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) program. Measures in the Hospital IQR program are published on the Hospital Compare website and are reflected....
An Exploration of Health Rights for Indigenous Patients in Renal Care - Webinar
Leena Panicker
Indigenous patients and their health rights
Outback to Reef: Meeting Social Needs - Podcast
Christine Lynne
Supporting patients with kidney disease in outback Australia
Plastic Cannula Use in Home Haemodialysis - Podcast
Yvonne Thomas, Sharon Gleeson, Liz Coroneos
Using plastic haemodialysis cannulas in home dialysis patients
Remote Home Dialysis - Podcast
Vicki Nebbia
The complexities of managing remote home dialysis patients in Australia
Vascular Intervention - Podcast
Dr Ramesh B Velu
Different interventions that can be used to improve the outcomes of vascular access
Rural Child Welfare Practice
Industry Specialist
1.00 Hours
This course highlights the importance of understanding the diverse needs, strengths, and resources of children and families from rural areas, the challenges these families and those who work with them may face, and the cultural sensitivity required of child welfare staff as they work to achieve well-being, permanency, and safety....