Vision and Driving: From Research to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
San-San Cooley, OD
This course will begin with a review of the ways in which the relationships among vision and driving performance and safety may be assessed. Important research findings regarding how visual factors (for example visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and visual field testing results) are related to driving performance and collision....
Visual Fields and Falls
Rebecca Deffler, OD
In low vision rehabilitation, visual field measurement outside of standard automated perimetry protocols can provide valuable data about a patient’s condition. This knowledge can help inform decisions about safe travel as well as fall risk. This presentation covers principles of semi-automated kinetic perimetry, case examples of....
Back to BASE-ics: Use of Prism in Low Vision Patient Management
Micaela Gobeille, OD
While prism is unique in its ability to alter the path that light travels, it is sometimes underutilized in low vision patient management. This course reviews basic prism optics, as well as clinical applications and cases incorporating prism for low vision patients. Prism use for double vision, macular disease, and non-hemianopi....
Building an Inclusive Health and Wellness Ecosystem - Taking Care of Business Summit
Rebecca McKillican, MBA, CEO, Well.ca
Rebecca McKillican provides us with an in-depth discussion on building an inclusive health and wellness ecosystem. This is part 4 of Taking Care of Business Summit: Learn from successful and innovative business leaders. Summit description: The OAND and CCNM are partnering to bring you the Taking Care of Business Summit.....
Looked After Children Part 2: Influencing Factors and Outcomes of Care Journeys
Douglas Simkiss
In this and session Safeguarding/Looked After Children Part 1, we will explore the evidence for the statement that looked after children “have a higher level of health, mental health and health promotion needs than others of the same age” and look at how the Healthy Child Programme can meet these needs.
An overview of communication, movement and perception difficulties after stroke
Joanna Dark and Ruth Sander
0.50 Hours
For many people who have had a stroke, weakness or paralysis on one side - hemiparesis or hemiplegia - is the most obvious symptom. However, brain damage, including stroke, can cause a range of impairments that may be less obvious but equally devastating for people and their families. This module provides an overview of communic....
Supporting people with Parkinson’s in later life
Nicky Hayes and Suma Surendranath
0.50 Hours
Parkinson’s in old age can be a complex individual condition that affects physical and psychological function and wellbeing. As a result, the needs of different people may vary. However, all older people with Parkinson’s will benefit from access to a specialist, comprehensive old-age assessment and nursing care that understands....
An overview of appetite decline in older people
Anna L Pilgrim, Sian M Robinson, Avan Aihie Sayer, Helen C Roberts.
0.50 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....
Pressure ulcer prevention in frail older people
Marcee Barry and Linda Nugent
0.50 Hours
This learning module provides an overview of the nursing considerations for paediatric anaesthesia. It is aimed at newly qualified operating department practitioners and anaesthetic nurses, and those with limited experience in the care of paediatric patients. It explores the ways in which paediatric anatomy and physiology differ....
Pathogenesis, diagNOsis and management of osteomalacia
Jennie Walker
0.50 Hours
Osteomalacia is a musculoskeletal condition that results in soft bones due to ineffective mineralization. Nurses have a unique opportunity to improve awareness of osteomalacia and reduce its incidence through health education. Multidisciplinary management is important to minimize the effect of osteomalacia on activities of daily....
Managing fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis
Susan Jane Hourihan
0.50 Hours
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has a significant effect on all aspects of daily living and on quality of life. It is important for healthcare professionals working with patients with MS to identify fatigue where present and to be able to offer clinically effectiv....
Heart Failure
Cassandra Vale, BPharm, GradCert ClinPharm and Dr. Hau Huynh, BBiomedSc, Pharm D
1.00 Hours
This CPE, titled Heart Failure, is designed for pharmacists and will update participants on the symptoms, etiologies, and pathophysiological processes of heart failure. To Receive Credit: You will be required to view the CPE article and take an exam at the end of the course. Continuing education credits will be uploaded to t....
Olive Leaf Extract for Cardiovascular Disease
Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm, Hons, PhD, FACP, MPS
0.75 Hours
Course Description Designed to introduce pharmacists to research supporting the use of olive leaf extract for cardiovascular disease. Accreditation Details and Estimated Time to Complete This activity was developed and accredited in Australia and was designed to address competencies described by the National Competencies Sta....
Ankylosing spondylitis: patient diagnosis and management
Deborah Bond
0.50 Hours
This learning module provides an overview of ankylosing spondylitis, including signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management. The module focuses on the difficulties and delays associated with diagnosing this chronic inflammatory disease and developments in diagnostic criteria. Changes in the management of patients with the diseas....
Practical Support After a Bereavement
Greg Reinsch
0.50 Hours
This session provides an overview of the practical issues following a death. It covers areas such as registering a death, choosing a funeral director, arranging a funeral, and the probate system. This session was reviewed by Greg Reinsch and Christina Faull and last updated in December 2015.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Clinical Review
Dr Abdelmageed Abdelrahman
1.50 Hours
This article by Dr Abdelmageed Abdelrahman discusses diagnosis and management of pelvic organ prolapse. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include risk factors, assessment and conducting a vaginal examination.
Physiologic Testing for Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Marsha M. Neumyer, BS, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU, FAIUM
1.00 Hours
Atherosclerosis is recognized as a major cause of systemic arterial disease which quite often leads to critical sequelae including stroke, heart attack and limb loss. With respect to the peripheral arterial system, it has been estimated that more than 9 million people in the United States alone have stenosis or occlusion of one....
Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
Ted Kohler, MD
2.00 Hours
This CME activity will review the manifestations of arterial occlusive disease affecting peripheral arteries including clinical presentation, diagnosis, and principles of treatment. Consideration will be given to occlusive disease that restricts blood flow and to embolic disease. For the lower extremities, we will consider the d....
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
Embryologically, the diaphragm forms from: 1) the ventral portion of the septum transversum; 2) the dorsolateral portion from the pleuroperitoneal membranes; and 3) a medial dorsal portion. Diaphragmatic development is generally completed by the 9th week of gestation. The defects associated with the diaphragm include: complete....
Managing Your State Through Focus, Body Language & Words
Industry Specialist
Manage your focus, your body language and the words you use to manage your state
AROC 2019: Opioids Prescribing and Alternatives
Otto Sabando, DO
0.25 Hours
A review and survey of Federal and State Laws related to opioid prescribing, as well as alternatives to opioids. CME/CE INFORMATION Physician (AOA) Accreditation Statement The New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Council for Continuing M....
Nutrition for the Elderly
Industry Specialists
This course covers the age-related changes that can impact nutrition and explains the Modified Food Pyramid for Older Adults. Caregivers will gain a review of the role of calories, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy foods. This module provides information on the special nutrient needs of the elderly and how t....
The Normal Aging Process
Industry Specialists
This inservice outlines (by body system) the normal changes that come with aging. It includes a discussion of what slows aging, what speeds it up and how caregivers can help their elderly clients enjoy a good quality of life.
Infection Control in Home Care
Industry Specialists
This course provides caregivers with a review of some of the common infection control challenges faced by home health aides. Includes information on disinfecting surfaces, doing laundry, “sharps” disposal, household pests, and food safety. Provides dozens of tips for keeping clients’ homes as germ-free as possible.
Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy - Module 1
Penny Price MA
This is the first of four Modules in The Penny Price Academy of Aromatherapy Diploma course in Clinical Aromatherapy, designed for aspiring professional aromatherapists and alternative health practitioners.