Synthetic Drug Assessment: Amphetamine and New Psychoactive Substances
Angela Me
6.00 Hours
Given the fast-paced nature of the New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) market, there is a continued need for analysis of the scope and magnitude of the global synthetic drugs problem based on forensic and scientific data and qualitative information. This CEU course aims to provide an improved understanding of the problem based on....
Support for Sexually Exploited Minors
Ellen Wright Clayton, JD, MD, et al.
2.00 Hours
Commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of minors in the United States are frequently overlooked, misunderstood, and unaddressed domestic problems that not only are illegal activities, but also result in immediate and long-term physical, mental, and emotional harm to victims and survivors. This CEU course examines em....
Top LGBT Health Issues
Industry Specialist
5.00 Hours
This course provides an overview of current health issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations. It is intended to create awareness among prevention specialists and healthcare providers of the needs, experiences, and health status of LGBT Americans. The course is appropriate for organizations and indiv....
Trauma-Informed Peer Support Across the Lifespan
Industry Specialist
2.00 Hours
This course provides an overview of developmental, generational, and inter-generational issues, as well as suggestions for specific peer support strategies for working with women across the lifespan. *This course is not approved for NBCC renewal.
Spice, Bath Salts, and Behavioral Health
Industry Specialist
1.00 Hours
This course provides introductory information about spice and bath salts for behavior health professionals who treat people with mental illness, substance use disorders, or both. It is not meant to present comprehensive information about spice or bath salts or treatment of substance use disorders involving their use. *This c....
Violence Prevention, Factors Related to Violence and Treatment Programs
K. Moore, Ph.D.; C. Hanson, M.S., M.P.P.; B. Stratford, Ph.D.; J. Thompson, M.A.; D. Temkin, Ph.D.;
13.00 Hours
High levels of violence across the U.S. compared with other countries suggest that there are beliefs, values, and policies underlying our national culture that, if better understood and thoughtfully discussed, could reduce violence. Furthermore, whether violence takes the form of delinquency, suicide, or domestic violence, ther....
Supporting Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care - Financial Literacy Programs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
1.00 Hours
Youth transitioning out of foster care and into adulthood need many supports to navigate the challenges they face. This CEU course focuses on the programs that aim to promote asset building and financial literacy. It explains why these programs are important, suggests a way to think about the types of existing programs, and su....
Self-Regulation and Toxic Stress - An Applied Developmental Perspective
Amar Hamoudi Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Duke University, Desiree W. Murray Ph.D. University of South
2.00 Hours
There are seven key principles that summarize the understanding of self-regulation development. This CE course provides a comprehensive framework for understanding those key principles of self-regulation in context, using a theoretical model that reflects the influence of biology, caregiving, and the environment on the developm....
Working With Kinship Caregivers
Industry Specialist
1.00 Hours
This CE course provides guidance to help child welfare professionals promote kinship care by providing information, referral, and support services to kinship caregivers to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in their care. In addition, this course discusses: types of kinship care; benefits of kinship care;....
The Pathophysiology of Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Jason Easby and Steven Williams
0.50 Hours
This session will describe the pathophysiological consequences of spinal cord injury which are relevant to anaesthesia.
The Intensive Care Unit Record
Jeremy Cordingley
0.50 Hours
This session provides an introduction to intensive care documentation including, clinical record, physiological and other data recording, information management and their uses.
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Open Fractures of the Lower Limb
Shakeel Rahman and Shahidul Huq
0.50 Hours
This session will describe the rationale and evidence base for the timing of soft tissue reconstruction in open fractures of the lower limb. Later, it will investigate the role of muscle flaps and fasciocutaneous flaps in soft tissue reconstruction.
The Role of Telemedicine in Burns Referrals
Sophie Pope and Sarah Hemington-Gorse
0.50 Hours
This session will define what is meant by 'telemedicine' and explore the challenges which may affect the initial assessment over long distances of remote burn patients.
Temporary Skin Cover Following Massive Burn Excision
Alexander Whittam and Mamta Shah
0.50 Hours
This session will explain why patients may require temporary skin cover following massive burn excision and explore the advantages and disadvantages of the agents that can be used for this purpose.
The Role of Tracheostomy in Patients with Burns
Christopher Deutsch, Sarah Smailes and David Barnes
0.50 Hours
This session will explain why some patients with burns require a tracheostomy and describe the techniques that are used. Later, it will explain the risks associated with the use of tracheostomy in patients with burns.
Skin, Head & Neck: Epistaxis
Gulwish Moghul, A. Janjua and Mr. Chee-Yean Eng
0.50 Hours
This session outlines the important steps in the management of epistaxis, particularly in terms of recognising and managing anterior and posterior bleeds, and when to refer to an otolaryngologist.
Wounds and Soft Tissue Injuries: Stab Injuries
Claire Hall
0.50 Hours
This session relates to stab injuries. During this module you will learn more about the incidence of stab injuries in the UK and understand the areas most affected by knife crime. You will also be able to discuss the various methods and rationale for assessing the stab injured patient as well as learn the latest guidelines on....
Wounds and Soft Tissue Injuries: Management of Soft Tissue Injury
Rachael Jane Thomas and Karthik Srinivasan
0.50 Hours
A review of wounds, wound healing and its complications. This session introduces approaches to assessment and management of soft tissue injuries with close reference to the reconstructive ladder.
Sexual History
Nick Theobald
0.50 Hours
This session will examine the ways in which a sexual history can be different from a general medical history. It will discuss some of the issues from the patient/client’s perspective and highlight some of the barriers to effective communication in this setting. The essential components of a sexual history will be outlined along....
Unintended Pregnancy: Early Pregnancy Assessment, Abortion and Referral
Kathy French
0.50 Hours
This session highlights the process of diagnosing, managing and referring women with an unintended/unwanted pregnancy.
Understanding the Patient's Perspective
Julie Cumming
0.50 Hours
This session aims to increase awareness and understanding of factors affecting patients' perceptions of sexual and reproductive healthcare services and highlights the importance of an inclusive service, sensitive to patients' lifestyles, cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs.
The Holistic Approach to Assessment and Management
Louise Pennington
0.50 Hours
This session aims to provide an understanding of the principles of providing person centred care to a person with a palliative illness through holistic assessment and care planning, as applied to paramedic practice.
The Neuromuscular Junction and The Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor
Sue Hill
0.50 Hours
This session provides an overview of the structure and function of the skeletal neuromuscular junction. It identifies sites at which drugs and toxins interrupt signal transmission between motor nerves and the mechanism of excitation-contraction coupling.
Thromboprophylaxis and Thrombosis
Polly Davies
0.50 Hours
This session examines aspects of thromboprophylaxis and thrombosis, including the aetiology, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, and the impact on healthcare costs.
Vaporizers, Oxygen Flush and Alarms
Baha Al-Shaikh
0.50 Hours
This session provides an overview of the anaesthetic machine and examines the function, design and safety features of vaporizers and their filling devices, the emergency oxygen flush system and the oxygen supply failure alarm.