Image Interpretation - Gynaecological Ultrasound: The Ovaries and Adnexa
Regina Fernando
0.50 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearance of the adult premenopausal ovaries and adnexa. It will include an overview of normal appearances and common pathology, and discuss common pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: Pancreas - Session 1
Zahir Amin and Doug Pendsé
0.50 Hours
This session covers ultrasound evaluation of the pancreas. It discusses the anatomy, normal variants, technique and normal ultrasound appearance of the pancreas. It also offers some tips on reporting.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Liver - Session 2
Jane Smith
0.50 Hours
This session builds on the normal technique and appearances discussed in 'Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Liver - Session 1'. It outlines common pathology, some pitfalls in scanning the liver, and addresses the final scan report.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Gallbladder and Biliary Tree - Session 1
Pamela Parker
0.50 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearance of the gallbladder and biliary tree. It will include an overview of normal appearances and normal variants, and discuss common pitfalls to avoid.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The Gallbladder and Biliary Tree - Session 2
Pamela Parker
0.50 Hours
This session considers the sonographic appearance of common pathology for the gallbladder and biliary tree. It discusses common pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The FAST Scan
Bob Jarman
0.50 Hours
This session will describe the use of ultrasound in the initial assessment of trauma, especially with regards to the identification of potential haemorrhage in the peritoneal space.
Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: Paediatric Bowel
David Horton
0.50 Hours
This session will consider the ultrasound appearances of paediatric bowel. Normal appearances and three specific conditions will be described. Tips on report writing and on avoiding common pitfalls will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Vascular Ultrasound: Venous Insufficiency - Session 2
Tim Hartshorne
0.50 Hours
This session will describe scanning for lower limb venous insufficiency. It will include assessment of competent and incompetent veins. Technique including potential pitfalls and common problems will be described. Tips on report writing will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Vascular Ultrasound: Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Systems - Session 2
Colin Deane
0.50 Hours
This session is the second of two that give an overview of ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries. Assessment of stenoses will be discussed. Other common pathologies will be considered. Tips on report writing and avoiding artefacts will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Introduction and Image Optimisation
Gill Dolbear
0.50 Hours
This session considers the role of ultrasound in investigating musculoskeletal conditions and discusses its value alongside other imaging modalities. Tips on equipment use, technique and reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Head and Neck Ultrasound: Cranial
Julie Smith and Laurence Abernethy
0.50 Hours
Ultrasound is the primary modality for imaging the brain in neonates and young infants. This session will cover the technique, normal anatomy, normal variants and pathology. It will also give advice on report writing and potential imaging pitfalls.
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module D: Nonpharmacologic Treatments and Interventions
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2.00 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care is to educate case managers so that they may be aware of and empowered to intervene and support efforts to understand and expedite effective resource and clinical management based upon the: -Latest evidence-based guidelines and standards of care for HF patients -Hospita....
Improving Outcomes in Obesity Management - Module D: Case Manager's Role in Obesity Care
Ann K. Cashion, PhD, RN, FAAN
1.50 Hours
This course offers current standards of care for the patient with obesity and is presented in four modules: Module A: Prevalence and Pathophysiology Module B: Assessment Module C: Interventions
Improving Outcomes in Obesity Management - Module A: Prevalence & Pathophysiology of Obesity
Ann K. Cashion, PhD, RN, FAAN
1.00 Hours
This course offers current standards of care for the patient with obesity and is presented in four modules: Module A: Prevalence and Pathophysiology Module B: Assessment Module C: Interventions Module D: Care Planning
Improving Outcomes in Pain Management - Module A: Pain Management: Pathophysiology of Pain
Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS
1.00 Hours
Our five Modules offer the current standards of care for the patient with pain. Our Course is organized as follows: -Pathophysiology of Pain -Acute Pain -Chronic Pain Overview -Types of Chronic & Persistent Pain -Cancer Pain Management
Improving Outcomes in Pain Management - Module B: Pain Management: Acute Pain
Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS
1.50 Hours
Our five Modules offer the current standards of care for the patient with pain. Our Course is organized as follows: -Pathophysiology of Pain -Acute Pain -Chronic Pain Overview -Types of Chronic & Persistent Pain -Cancer Pain Management
Improving Outcomes in Sepsis Care and Resource Management - Module B: Pathophysiology & Assessment
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNE, RRT
1.25 Hours
This course will focus on sepsis care and resource management. The five course modules describe the prevalence and pathophysiology, assessment, sources and predisposing conditions, prevention and treatment and the case manager’s role in Sepsis planning and treatment goals.
Infection Control Standards & Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
The CDC estimates 1.7 million healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) incur nearly $20 billion in healthcare costs every year. HHS, CMS, TJC, FDA, and CDC all have released memos, guidelines, standards and updates on combating this issue. This program will cover the CMS infection control standards and antibiotic stewardship p....
ED Patient Safety Updates — What's in Your Checklist?
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
The emergency department is a high-risk area that faces a lot of patient safety challenges, including crowding and boarding, standing orders, restraint and seclusion, grievances and complaints, MRI safety, medication errors, alarm fatigue, and much more. During this program, our medico-legal expert will discuss these challeng....
How to Prevent and Manage Bleeding after Birth (Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage)
Industry Specialists
This film shows how to prevent and manage excessive bleeding after the delivery of a baby, otherwise known as primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).
Harm Risk Behaviors & Suicide Prevention - Module D: Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment and Management
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS and Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.50 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Harm Risk Behaviors & Suicide Prevention is to educate case managers about suicide so that they may be aware of early warning signs and empowered to intervene and support the efforts of other interprofessional practice team members, including other health care professionals, patients and fami....
NICE lipid modification guidelines: statins for all?
Professor Mike Kirby
The updated guideline on lipid modification from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which was published in summer 2014, has continued to cause a great deal of controversy, both among health professionals and the general public. Now that the dust has settled just a little, it is time to review the messa....
Nearing the End of Life: Dare to Care
Nancy E. Joyner, RN, MS, APRN-CNS, ACHPN®
6.00 Hours
Families ask . . . what would you do if this were your loved one? Learn how to reply without bias … Creative ways to discuss withdrawing or withholding treatment Manage patient pain and symptoms: Medical marijuana, morphine, palliative sedation or fewer medications? Tips to guide code status conversations with patients and famil....
Fetal Heart Rate Nomenclature, Interpretation, and Management
George A. Macones, MD, FACOG
7.00 Hours
The ACOG eModule, Fetal Heart Rate Nomenclature, Interpretation, and Management was developed specifically as a learning resource for the practicing obstetrician-gynecologist. The content of the eModule, embedded between the Pretest and Posttest, is presented in four segments: Introduction and Objectives; Nomenclature; Category....
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Jennifer R. Niebyl, MD
7.00 Hours
By the end of this unit, the learner should be able to summarize the clinical effect of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and describe diverse approaches to treatment.