Respiratory System Part 2: Asthma, Pneumonia, COPD
Donn Kropp, RN, BSN
2.00 Hours
This is part two of the series on the respiratory system. This course will be building off the knowledge already gained in part one, “Respiratory System: The Foundation”. When problems with our lungs and respiratory tract arise it is frightening. The brain is a sensitive organ that needs a constant supply of oxygen. When it is d....
The Essentials of Effective Teamwork
Danny Silk, MSW
1.00 Hours
As healthcare professionals and workers, we are trained to perform complex, highly-technical tasks and be accountable for incorporating the latest guidelines for care, but we are rarely taught the essentials of teamwork. In order to work well and give safe, high-quality care, we must understand how to effectively function within....
Prevention of Skin and Deep Tissue Injury in the Perioperative Department
Kim Haines
1.00 Hours
Preventing pressure ulcers in the pre-operative area is a critical responsibility of the perioperative nurse. It starts with an in-depth assessment of the patient’s skin preoperatively and again at discharge from the operative area. Tools used to assess the patient’s skin will be presented in this continuing education activity.....
Safe Patient Handling for Champions
Hillary Epperson, MPA
1.00 Hours
A priority in health care facilities is the abundance of back injuries among nursing staff due to manual patient handling practices. Injured nurses are increasing worker’s compensation costs and causing high levels of staff turnover. This Safe Patient Handling Champion course teaches clinical leadership the importance of utilizi....
Cardiovascular Assessment in the Elderly
Carol Knauff
1.00 Hours
What happens when an elderly person presents with a new symptom? Is it really what it appears to be? As people age, normal changes occurs to every system in the body. The confusing part of the process is that elderly people might exhibit atypical symptoms to a common disease or injury. The way healthcare professionals assess an....
CPR for the Healthcare Professional 2018
Souraya Pinkston
2.00 Hours
Welcome to BLS/CPR/AED training with Pedagogy-inc. Our online BLS/CPR/AED course is ideal for individuals who are receiving CPR training or BLS/CPR/AED training for the first time, or for those seeking CPR recertification or CPR/AED recertification. This online CPR course and online CPR/AED course was written by an AHA trained a....
Critical Thinking in Cardiac Assessment
Patricia Schmehl
3.50 Hours
Cardiac disease is so prevalent in our times that a nurse, in almost every care setting, will encounter patients with some degree of its manifestation. Coexistent types of cardiac pathophysiology and varied severity in symptomatology can make assessment difficult for the nurse. However, the ability to recognize symptoms, assess....
Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment: An Overview
Chris Wolf
5.50 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....
Risk and Documentation in the Correctional Setting
Lorry Schoenly
1.00 Hours
Our continuing nursing education courses are accredited by the California Board of Registered Nurses, the Georgia Board of Nursing, and the Florida Board of Nursing. All states (with the exception of Hawaii) recognize our courses for accredited continuing education contact hours. An online continuing education course for nurs....
An overview of nuclear medicine imaging procedures
Peter Hogg and Richard Lawson
1.00 Hours
Nuclear medicine imaging is not generally well understood by nurses who work outside this area. Consequently, nurses can find themselves unable to answer patients' questions about nuclear medicine imaging procedures or give them proper information before they attend for a test. This learning module aims to explain what is involv....
Promoting mental health in men
Mark Haddad
1.00 Hours
Health promotion is essential to improve the health status and quality of life of individuals. Promoting mental health at an individual, community and policy level is central to reducing the incidence of mental health problems, including self-harm and suicide. Men may be particularly vulnerable to mental health problems, in part....
Safe and effective application of topical treatments to the skin
Sandra Lawton
1.00 Hours
Skin conditions are common in all age ranges, and can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. Nurses prescribing or applying topical treatments should have a comprehensive understanding of skin barrier function and the effects this has on the absorption of medication through the skin. This learning module focuses o....
Progressive supranuclear palsy: clinical features, diagnosis and management
Anna Kent
1.00 Hours
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), or Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative condition with cognitive and motor involvement. Diagnosis can be challenging as some people do not display the classic symptoms of the condition and there are no specific investigations to confirm diagnosis. Ti....
Deep vein thrombosis: diagnosis and treatment
Lynda Bonner and Jacqueline Johnson
This learning module aims to give nurses an insight into proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is relatively common and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Complications such as post-thrombotic syndrome, venous leg ulcers, recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) - pulmonary embolism (PE) or DVT - and pulmon....
Personalised care for patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Author Keith Booles
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health issue worldwide. It is a chronic disease that carries a significant burden for those diagnosed, and is associated with significant financial cost for the NHS in terms of treatment and management. This module explores the challenges facing patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and....
Diagnoses and Health Care of Children in Foster Care and Covered by Medicaid
Industry Specialist
2.00 Hours
This course was developed from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration informational and Truven Health Analytics report which presents (1) the prevalence of mental and physical illnesses and (2) the utilization of health care services among children in foster care (FC) who are covered by Medicaid. Disparit....
Problem Solving Strategies for Caregivers
Chris Wolf
1.50 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....
Chronic Diseases and Cutting Edge Discoveries
Industry Specialists
1.00 Hours
This course looks at the current and future advancements and treatment therapies for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and asthma; cognitive disorders such as depression and parkinson’s disease; infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, influenza, and the global health; children’s health for autism,....
Preventing Alzheimer's
Industry Specialists
1.00 Hours
This course was developed from the National Institute on Aging pamphlet which describes: what Alzheimer’s disease is; the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease; the search for Alzheimer’s prevention strategies; clues to Alzheimer’s prevention; and the path to developing new treatments.
Counselor Competence for Treating LGBT Clients
Emily McNally
5.00 Hours
This CE course addresses the potential interaction among substance abuse, recovery issues, and the coming out process; the family dynamics that are important in working with LGBT individuals; the clinical issues and concerns specific to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender clients; and the approach to assessment and tre....
Cannabis Use for Cancer Patients
Donald Abrams, MD, and Nagi Kumar.
1.00 Hours
This short CEU course provides an overview of the use of Cannabis and its components as a treatment for people with cancer-related symptoms caused by the disease itself or its treatments.
Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease
Industry Specialists
5.00 Hours
This CE course describes how to: understand how AD changes a person; learn how to cope with these changes; help family and friends understand AD; plan for the future; make the home safe for the person with AD; manage everyday activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming; find helpful resources; learn about common beha....
Rethinking Schizophrenia
Thomas R. Insel, M.D.
1.00 Hours
Quantum Units Education began in 2005 with a vision: to be a company with a conscience. Quantum Units Education is not your ordinary CE provider. What this means is simple: we strive to give back. We are grateful for the opportunity we have been given to help others. We want to pay it forward in caring for the environment and ou....
Breastfeeding the Late Preterm Infant
Elizabeth Abando BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC
Infants born between 34 and 37 weeks gestation have special needs. This course describes breastfeeding strategies for this vulnerable group.
Recent Trends in Triglycerides
Keith D’Oria and Margaret D. Carroll, MSPH
0.50 Hours
This activity is designed to meet the needs of physicians and nurses regarding trends in the percentage of adults aged 20 and over in the United States with elevated triglyceride level.