This module will help you refresh your safety skills with a clear outline of radiation protection methods. Safety practices also are discussed and serve as a reminder that patient safety is always a top priority. Essentials of Digital Imaging Module 6: Dose Reduction and Patient Safety is the sixth in a series of seven module....
1.00 Hours
The Anesthesia Closed Claims Project conducts a detailed analysis of closed anesthesia malpractice claims as a low cost means to recurrent adverse outcomes. This project was started by the ASA Committee on Professional Liability in 1985 and it is now one of the registries of the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI). The Closed Cla....
This module describes how photostimulable phosphor (PSP) image receptors extract data. You will learn how to analyze image data extracted from image receptors and to identify and describe the most common exposure indicators for image detectors. The effects of automatic rescaling on image quality are also explained. This serie....
This module describes the characteristics of digital imaging receptors and the factors that affect its response to exposure. The image capture process for digital image receptors is explained as well as the factors that determine spatial resolution. You will learn how to identify the sources of image blur and the equipment assoc....
This module describes the current trends and basic procedures in computed tomography and how modifications are used for trauma and pathology. You will learn the uses of virtual CT in medical imaging and how CT is used in radiation therapy treatment planning, nuclear medicine and mobile imaging.
This module describes the methods used to measure patient dose and the role of the computed tomography technologist in reducing radiation exposure. You will learn shielding and positioning techniques designed to keep both you and the patient safe. Special considerations for pediatric patients are detailed in this module as well.....
1.00 Hours
The Anesthesia Closed Claims Project conducts a detailed analysis of closed anesthesia malpractice claims to study adverse anesthetic outcomes and identify anesthesia safety concerns. The project was started by the American Society of Anesthesiologists’s (ASA) Committee on Professional Liability in 1985 and is now one of the reg....
0.25 Hours
Mr. Barry McGuire provides us with an in-depth discussion on Renal Tumours.
Las madres y los bebés tienen una necesidad fisiológica de estar juntos en el momento del nacimiento y durante las horas y días siguientes. Mantener a las madres y bebés juntos es una práctica para un parto seguro y saludable. La evidencia apoya el cuidado piel a piel inmediato y sin interrupciones después del parto vaginal y du....
En los EE.UU., la atención obstétrica es intensiva en intervenciones, lo que resulta en que una de cada tres mujeres sean sometidas a cesárea donde la movilidad se trata como una intervención en lugar de apoyar los procesos fisiológicos naturales para un nacimiento óptimo. Las mujeres que utilizan posiciones verticales y se muev....
1.00 Hours
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This course provides caregivers with an overview of the urinary system; the causes, symptoms and risk factors for UTI; the steps for obtaining a urine sample; the treatment of urinary tract infections; possible complications of UTIs; information about incontinence and catheters; and how nurse aides can help prevent this common i....
This inservice provides caregivers with an overview of substance abuse including alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs. Provides a basic understanding of this widespread problem and gives tips for working with clients who are actively abusing or who are recovering. Touches on the problem of substance abuse among health....
This course provides caregivers with pertinent information about the causes of pressure ulcers and tips for preventing pressure ulcers. It emphasizes how much easier it is to prevent a pressure ulcer than to cure one! A GOOD RISK MANAGEMENT INSERVICE!
This inservice contains basic information about heart attacks, including their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Includes tips for how aides can help their clients prevent heart disease, how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and how to help clients who are recovering from heart attacks.
This course provides background on the basic biology of Alzheimer’s disease, its three stages and how it is diagnosed and treated. Caregivers will gain insight into how to communicate with AD clients, how to keep them safe and how to meet their personal care, nutritional and emotional needs.
1.00 Hours
This presentation provides an introduction and overview of climate change and zoonotic diseases, the potential impact of climate change on human and non-human animal health, vulnerable populations, and activities to address the risk including the One Health approach, mitigation, and adaption. Areas of discussion include humans,....
Dr. Jordan Robertson and Dr. Sean Robertson provide us with an in-depth discussion on clinic economics and what clinic numbers actually look like. This is part 6 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....
0.25 Hours
This course provides a case simulation that involves evaluation and management of a young child with seasonal allergic rhinitis with allergen immunotherapy (AIT). The benefits and risks of AIT in general in the context of a young child will be reviewed, and a summary of AIT literature supporting best practices will be provided.
Are you practicing enough prevention in your own practice? Would your records contain the most important details if your care of a patient were to be scrutinized? With the expansion of power that the naturopathic regulators have, it is important for NDs to become proactive with their recordkeeping and consent discussions with pa....
This module describes the radiographic principles essential to mammography, the purpose of regulations and licensing regarding the performance of mammography, and techniques that produce quality mammographic imaging with minimal radiation exposure. You will also learn about the development and purpose of digital mammography in a....
This course provides a general introduction to emerging respiratory viruses, including novel coronaviruses. By the end of this course, you should be able to describe: - The nature of emerging respiratory viruses, how to detect and assess an outbreak, strategies for preventing and controlling outbreaks due to novel respiratory....
0.50 Hours
Social isolation and loneliness are significant threats for older people and may be associated with mental and physical health problems. This module revisits what is meant by social isolation and loneliness and explores the way in which social change can trigger both problems. Social networks are discussed as the means by which....
0.50 Hours
This module provides nurses with an update on diagnosis, management and care of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a complex group of disorders of the bone marrow. MDS has wide-ranging effects on patients’ lives. Understanding the effect of a diagnosis of MDS on patients’ quality of life is an important part of the n....
0.50 Hours
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge in developed and developing countries. Hand hygiene practice is considered to be the most effective strategy to prevent HCAIs, but healthcare workers' compliance is poor. Using a human factors perspective, this learning module explores elements that affect healt....