COPD Module B: Assessment of COPD
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNE, RRT
1.75 Hours
The module identifies the main symptoms and risk factors associated with COPD, to help healthcare professionals identify the disease—or even the potential for onset of the disease—so that proper treatment and preventive measures can begin as soon as possible. The module details which questions case managers should ask during scr....
Diabetes - Module C: Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Arlene J. Chabanuk, MSN, RN, CDE, HCS-D
0.25 Hours
This module covers the healthy habits that patients must develop to manage their DM effectively. That starts with monitoring blood glucose levels with a meter and test strips and understanding the glycemic goals. The module also details the importance of medical nutrition therapy, exercise (both aerobic and resistance), and othe....
Diabetes - Module D: Pharmaceutical Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Arlene J. Chabanuk, MSN, RN, CDE, HCS-D
1.50 Hours
This module looks at the range of pharmaceutical treatments for DM, beginning with the different kinds of oral anti-diabetes agents that can affect the way the body processes insulin or glucose. It also covers the different modes of insulin therapy, which is necessary for all T1DM patients, and often helpful for T2DM patients. T....
Dementia Therapy Solutions
Margaret Watson
0.25 Hours
Every discipline is touched by patients with dementia. This video education course delivers essential information to help all disciplines identify appropriate candidates, stage the patient, write proper goals and deliver evidence-based interventions for successful goal outcomes. This course material has become increasingly relev....
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment
Industry Specialists
2.50 Hours
Because drug abuse and addiction have so many dimensions and disrupt so many aspects of an individual’s life, treatment is not simple. This CEU course addresses addiction to a wide variety of drugs, including nicotine, alcohol, and illicit and prescription drugs, in an attempt to explain the problems faced by patients in need o....
Residual renal function among patients on haemodialysis and implications for clinical practice
Renal Society of Australasia
A review on benefits, impacting factors, preserving strategies especially haemodialysis-related factors and strategies and clinical practice implications of residual renal function among patients on haemodialysis.
Common Cancers in the Dental Patient Population
StJohn Crean, Rishi Bhandari
This session describes the signs and symptoms that may manifest in patients diagnosed with cancers and looks at the impact of important cancers on the provision of dental care.
Principles of Minor Oral Surgery
Jashme Patel, Aneesha Shah, Cathy Bryant
0.50 Hours
The aim of this session is to review the principles which are important in the delivery of safe and effective oral surgery. The importance of preoperative assessment, surgical planning and appropriate postoperative care will also be discussed.
Complications of Minor Oral Surgery
Cathy Bryant, Ayse Ozgun
0.50 Hours
The aim of this session is to review the complications that may occur as a consequence of oral surgery and to consider how such complications may be prevented and managed. The importance of preoperative assessment, surgical planning and appropriate postoperative care will also be discussed.
Principles of Management of Dental Trauma and Injuries
Atheer Ujam
0.50 Hours
This session will discuss how to appropriately manage both adult and paediatric dental trauma.
Acute Cardiovascular Conditions
Leanne H. Fowler, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, CNE
10.00 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 acute cardiovascular conditions and taking the initiative to educate patients of the behavioral and non-behavioral cardiovascular risk factors for these conditions c....
Parenteral Anticoagulant Therapy: Implications for Patient Management
Diana M. Sobieraj, PharmD, BCPS
3.00 Hours
Anticoagulants are central to the management of cardiovascular and thrombotic conditions. Parenteral anticoagulants are particularly important in acute care situations given their fast onset of action. They are indicated for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), in the treatment and prevention of venous thromboemboli....
Chronic Cardiovascular Conditions
Leanne H. Fowler, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, CNE
10.00 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....
Determining Protein Status by the Numbers
Georgeane (Gigi) Vigue, RD, CNSC
1.00 Hours
Morbidity and mortality are associated with malnutrition. Parenteral nutrition (PN) is instituted to prevent or correct malnutrition. The laboratory indicators to assess malnutrition are altered by many factors such as inflammation. Identifying these factor markers and using additional methods to assess malnutrition provide an a....
Accountability and Transparency in CLABSI Reporting
Daniel Pollock, MD
0.75 Hours
As of January 2011, all hospitals paid under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) must submit central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) data through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), a robust infection-surveillance system developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Thi....
Prevention of Youth Violence and Risk Associated Behaviors
Corinne David-Ferdon, Ph.D., et al.
2.50 Hours
Youth violence is a significant public health problem that affects thousands of young people each day, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. This CEU course includes programs, practices, and policies with evidence of impact on youth violence victimization, perpetration, and risk or protective factors for youth....
Administrators - Family Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment
Industry Specialist
1.00 Hours
This course addresses how substance abuse affects the entire family; provides basic information about family therapy for substance abuse treatment professionals and basic information about substance abuse treatment for family therapists; presents the models, techniques, and principles of family therapy; and identifies resources....
Utilising identification standards driving patient safety for better & sustainable healthcare: the Australian Capital Territory
Mr Ryan Mavin
The webinar audience is all stakeholders who wish to learn the challenges and benefits of implementing (GS1) barcodes in a care giving environment, to improve patient safety and cost effectiveness During this webinar Ryan Mavin, Lead Enterprise Architect, ACT Government, Australia explains: (1) why ACT health started on this....
Patient safety gains in a Brazilian hospital thanks to the implementation of GS1 identifiers
Nilson Gonçalves Malta
The webinar audience is all stakeholders who wish to learn more about the challenges of a hospital and its staff on a permanent journey for patient safety and for improvement of processes both in support and logistic as well as in clinical processes.
Difficult Decisions Assessing Fitness for Work
Debbie Cohen
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the potential impact that a health condition can have on a patient who is in work, on the patient's colleagues and on the public. It also examines ways in which these risks can be managed by GPs and employers.
Breast Disease: Breast Lumps
Sophie Helme and Avi Agrawal
This session outlines the key features required to fully assess a patient presenting with a breast lump. It also outlines treatment options for breast cancer including surgery to the breast, axilla and adjuvant therapies.
Burns And Scalds in Primary Care
Tammy Lo Doctor, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
0.50 Hours
This session considers the assessment and management of burns and scalds in primary care. This session was last updated on 11/02/13.
Calcium and Bone Metabolism Disorders in Primary Care
Yehani Wedatilake Specialist Registrar, London
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the common presentations of calcium and bone metabolic disorders and outlines a rational approach to their investigation.
Care of the Woman Who Has Had Unprotected Sex
Maggie Bartlett
0.50 Hours
This session covers the assessment and management of women requesting emergency contraception (EC) in primary care.
Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Philippa Permain
0.50 Hours
This session will discuss cervical cancer and the risks for its development, the role of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme in future cervical cancer prevention, and the organisation of the UK NHS Cervical Screening Programmes.