HIV/AIDS: A 1-Hour Overview
Leanna Marchand, RN, BSN, JD
1 Hours
Major progress has been made in understanding the many facets of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency disease (HIV/AIDS). Inroads into detection, immune response, and transmission have helped in the development of therapeutic interventions, including four-drug combination therapies. The first four-drug comb....
Ending Conversion Therapy
Sheri Berenbaum, Ph.D., et al.
5 Hours
Negative social attitudes and discrimination related to an individual’s LGBTQ identity can contribute to health and behavioral health disparities, and may result in institutional, interpersonal, and individual stressors that affect mental health and well-being. This CE course provides information about effective and ineffective....
Forensic Nursing: The Harsh Realities in Every Patient Care Setting
Pamela Tabor, DNP-Forensics, AFN-BC
6 Hours
Interventions for a variety of abused/ victimized patient populations Differentiate intentional vs. unintentional injuries Child abuse/neglect: Abusive head trauma, unexplained infant death, SIDS & infanticide The sexual assault patient: Evidence collection & documentation tips Intimate partner violence: Case file construction t....
Human Services for At-Risk LGBT Populations
The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation
0.25 Hours
Young people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual or whose behavior does not conform to societal gender norms are more likely to experience maltreatment by parents, guardians, or other adults compared to non-LGB and gender conforming children and adolescents. This CEU course addresses the risk of experiencing child maltreatment am....
Managing Challenging Patient & Family Behaviors
Latasha Ellis
6 Hours
High-Risk Patient Situations ETOH & Substance Abuse Managing the Family Dynamics Anger & Aggression Manipulative Behavior Violent Patients Dementia-Related Behaviors Suicidal Ideation In today’s healthcare environment, professionals are challenged to do more with less. Reduced staffing and increased (at times the seemingly unrea....
OB Emergencies
Jamie Otremba, CNM, RN, RNC, MSN
6 Hours
Trauma in Pregnancy: Managing a Potential Catastrophe! Management Strategies for Severe Hypertension Rapid Response for Amniotic Fluid Embolism Triggering Massive Transfusion Protocols with Post-Partum Hemorrhage When to React to the Numbers for the At-Risk Newborn Unexpected Family Violence: Mediator Skills You MUST Know Jamie....
In-Home Services in Child Welfare
Industry Specialists
1 Hours
This CEU course provides an overview of child welfare in-home services and examines: the importance of in-home services; in-home services delivery and funding; evaluations of in-home services; and examples of promising programs and practices.
Non-IgE-Mediated Gastrointestinal Food Allergies in Children and Adults
Peter Green (MD), Simon P. Hogan (PhD), and Anna H. Nowak-Wegrzyn
1.25 Hours
Non-IgE mediated food allergic disorders are well-established clinical category of food allergy, with predominant involvement of the gastrointestinal tract. Diagnosis of non-IgE mediated food allergy is confounded by the lack of non-invasive laboratory biomarkers and relies on oral food challenges. Management is also problematic....
Immunoglobulin E: The First 50 Years and Beyond
Prof. Thomas B. Casale (MD FAAAAI), Prof. Hannah J. Gould (PhD), and Prof. Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills
1.5 Hours
IgE is a central molecule involved in pathogenesis of allergic disease. Its discovery was a major landmark in facilitating the research into mechanisms of allergy as well as diagnosing and treating allergic disease. This session will first review the history of the discovery of IgE. It will then be followed by what we currently....
Clinical Implications of Microbiome in Chronic Respiratory Disease
Dr. David B. Corry (MD), Dr. Yvonne Huang (MD), and Gary Huffnagle (PhD)
1.25 Hours
This session will discuss some of the limitations and caveats of the microbiome data, the relationship of the upper and lower respiratory tract between the host and microorganism on the microbiome and clinical implications.
Eating Disorders - Part I - Prevalence and Screening of Teens
Colleen Symanski-Sanders, RN, Forensic Nurse Specialist
1 Hours
The word ""adolescence"" is derived from the Latin word adolescere, which means, ""to grow up"" – describing the period in a person's life between childhood and maturity. So much occurs during adolescence and I would predict that most of us would not want to repeat it. Adolescents / teenagers are concerned with their body image,....
Hepatitis C - Update
Craig V. Towers, M.D., & Patricia D. Hastings, RN, BSN, MSN
1 Hours
Many different viruses can lead to injury of liver cells producing hepatitis. Some of these are considered primary hepatitis viruses whereas others may produce hepatitis as part of their overall infection. For the primary hepatitis viruses, for years only two were distinctly known and were called Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Eve....
Hypothyroidism
Mary Jo Goolsby, EdD, MSN, NP-C, FAANP, FAAN
The course is designed to help learners evaluate, treat, and monitor persons at risk for or with hypothyroidism.
Noncytotoxic Vesicant Medications and Solutions
Industry Specialists
INS established a vesicant task force with the goal of developing an evidence-based list of noncytotoxic vesicant medications/solutions. Outside of oncology practice, there is not a list of noncytotoxic vesicants as established by a professional organization. INS identified the need to address this gap based on th....
Exercise and Diet
Mary Nylin M.A. CCC-SLP
2 Hours
This interactive forum will discuss the basics of exercise physiology and how these concepts are applied to the treatment of dysphagia. This discussion will include an analysis of exercises available to the treating clinician and how to gain the most impact in therapy. Diet progression will also be discussed as a means for remed....
Labia Minora and Labia Minora Labiaplasty Procedures
Troy R. Hailparn, MD, FACOG
7 Hours
The Labia Minora and Labia Minora Labiaplasty Procedures eModule reviews the nomenclature and anatomy of the labia minora, controversies surrounding the procedure, and noninvasive options. It also describes surgical techniques, risks and complications, informed consent, and factors affecting results.
Elbow Fracture 1
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on specific x-ray review of the distal Humerus and elbow, evaluation and treatment options for supracondylar Humerus fractures, Radial head fractures and Essex-Lopresti injuries.
Elbow Fracture 2
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on evaluation and treatment options for Olecranon fractures, Coronoid fractures and Elbow dislocations.
Back Pain: MSK-Spondylolisthesis
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on musculoskeletal back pain and Spondylolisthesis.
Femur Fractures
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on radiographic aspects of femoral shaft and supracondylar femur fractures, evaluation and treatment options commonly associated with femoral shaft, supracondylar femur and floating knee injuries.
Hip Injuries 3
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on evaluation and treatment options for intertrochanteric femur fractures, Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI), Slipped Capital Epiphysis (SCFE), Avascular necrosis (AVN), and Trochanteric Bursitis.
Finger Injuries and Fractures 1
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on Boutonniere deformity, Swan Neck injuries, Trigger finger, Mallet finger, Jersey finger, finger fractures and dislocations.
Knee Injuries - Intra-articular 2
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on clinical presentation and treatment options for Articular Surface Injuries and Osteoarthritis of the knee.
Knee Examination
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on anatomy review, range-of-motion (ROM), motor and sensory assessments and specific orthopaedic tests for the knee joint.
Mycobacterium Waterborne Infections and Central Vascular Access Devices
Mary Ellen Scales, RN, MSN, CIC
0.75 Hours
Mycobacteria organisms live in water and food sources. Colonization can occur without the host showing any manifestations and is difficult to treat due to a natural resistance to many antibiotics. Mycobacterium infections occur in central vascular access devices (CVADs), particularly in the immunosuppressed patient population. T....