Cannabis Use for Cancer Patients
Donald Abrams, MD, and Nagi Kumar.
1 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.
Chronic Diseases and Cutting Edge Discoveries
Industry Specialists
1 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,....
Problem Solving Strategies for Caregivers
Chris Wolf
1.5 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....
Counselor Competence for Treating LGBT Clients
Emily McNally
5 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....
Preventing Alzheimer's
Industry Specialists
1 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.
Risk and Documentation in the Correctional Setting
Lorry Schoenly
1 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....
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.
Sepsis
Carol Knauff
1 Hours
Sepsis is attributed to one of the highest mortality and morbidity statistics in today’s health care. Sepsis affects more than 650,000 patients each year. The reported mortality rates are very widespread, 20-70%. Although death certificate reports indicate that sepsis is responsible for 6% of all deaths, administrative claims da....
Rethinking Schizophrenia
Thomas R. Insel, M.D.
1 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....
Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease
Industry Specialists
5 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....
Breathing Easy: Examining Asthma at Work
Robert Harrison, MD, MPH
1 Hours
Ricardo is a 35 year old man from Oaxaca, Mexico who mixes flour and other ingredients to make pizza at a local restaurant. In the last five years he has experienced progressive wheezing, cough and shortness of breath at work. Laboratory testing suggests new-onset asthma caused by flour dust. Ricardo is unable to return to his j....
Altered Level Of Consciousness: Evidence-Based Management In The Emergency Department
Joo Lee Song, MD and Vincent J. Wang, MD, MHA
4.00 Hours
A child who presents to the emergency department with an altered level of consciousness can be clinically unstable and can pose a great diagnostic challenge. The emergency clinician must quickly develop a wide differential of possible etiologies in order to administer potentially life-saving medications or interventions. The hi....
Preventing Medical Errors: Checklists
Edward A. Eikman MD, FACR, FACP, FACNM
1.00 Hours
This course covers the following: 1. Origin of checklists for error reduction and analytics. 2. Checklists comparative effectiveness outcomes measurement: 3. Catheter placement (Pronovost) 4. New process (automated dispensing) 5. Examples: checklists for ebola virus infection control 6. Roadmap for technology....
Personalized Therapy for Breast Cancer
Hatem Soliman MD
0.50 Hours
An experienced medical oncologist covers management, and treatment in an era of improving screening, breast conservation and cure of prolonged survival for breast cancer patients. This course will provide you with concrete evidence of the advances made toward personalized breast therapy and its benefits.
Breast Imaging and the ACR
Priscilla F. (Penny) Butler MS, FACR, FAAPM, FSBI
1.50 Hours
Quality in Breast Imaging and the ACR.
Breast Cancer Issues in Primary Care
Hatem Soliman MD
0.50 Hours
Primary care providers play a vital role in a patient's breast cancer treatment and follow up. This program offers meaningful tips and solutions along with facts to help promote and encourage favorable treatment suggestions in your own practice. Covering the many different issues the patient may encounter during treatment, consi....
Advanced Training Program on the Safe Use of Fluoroscopy: Module 2
A. Kyle Jones, PhD. Alexander S. Pasciak, PhD. and Joseph R. Steele, MD.
In Module 2 we will study radiation dosimetry, radiation biology and radiation safety.Radiation biology is the study of the effects of radiation on biiological systems. The knowledge of X-ray interactions with matter you gained in Module 1 along with the basic principles of radiation biology lead directly to radiation safety. Ra....
Advanced Training Program on the Safe Use of Fluoroscopy: Module 1
A. Kyle Jones, PhD. Alexander S. Pasciak, PhD. and Joseph R. Steele, MD.
In Module 1 we will study basic radiation physics and the physics of fluoroscopy. A conceptual understanding of the production of X-rays and their interaction with matter is necessary to fully understand the fluoroscopic imaging chain and the effect of X-rays on biological systems. S score of 80% or better on the assessment test....
Ethical Challenges in the 21st Century Part 2
Rodney Patrick Bonello and Julie Zetler.
Ethics relates to far more than a simple understanding of that which is legally permissible in society. A nuanced understanding of ethical issues adds depth and meaning to what it takes to live as a mature human in an increasingly complex world. As healthcare practitioners we owe it to ourselves and our patients to act ethically....
Pathology of Reptiles
Mike Garner DVM
This 3-hour lecture on diseases of marine mammals covers the gross morbid anatomy and various pathologic conditions affecting various species of snakes, lizards, and chelonians in captive collections.
Pathology of the Horse
Bruce H. Williams, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology
This 6-hour lecture on the gross pathology of the horsets covers many of the common (and not-so-common) diseases of this species.
Pathology of Zoo Animals
Dr. Bruce Rideout, DVM, DACVP, Ph.D
This 3-hour lecture on the pathology of zoo animals covers the common and not-so common diseases of a wide range of reptilian, amphibian, avian, and mammalian zoo species.
Counselor Burnout, Fatigue and Wellness
Yvonne Martinez, CADC-CS, ICCS, ICADC, NCAC-I, CRPS
3.00 Hours
Counselor Burnout, Fatigue and Wellness addresses the important strengths of a substance abuse counselor and how those strengths, when neglected, can cause burnout and fatigue. It addresses both the issue and offers a guide to help frontline workers take the necessary steps toward self-care. Included are sections covering co....
Protozoa: Flagellates of Dogs & Cats
Joe Camp, PhD
1.00 Hours
Examine features of flagellates including: morphology, cysts, epidemiology, clinical signs, pathology/pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, control and public health.
Asian Medicine Theory and Therapeutics
Neemez Kassam, M.Sc., ND, R.Ac.
This 5.5 hour course is an in depth review and refresher course covering Asian medicine theory and therapeutics. This course is suitable for NDs or other healthcare practitioners wishing to review Asian medicine theory and therapeutics, or as a review for naturopathic students preparing for NPLEX 2 examinations.