Foot Fracture 2
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.50 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on descriptions for the radiographic aspects and evaluation & treatment of Lisfranc injuries, metatarsal fractures, 5th metatarsal fractures, and fractures of the great and lesser toes.
Knee Injuries – Extra-articular 2
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.50 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on clinical presentation and treatment options for patella subluxation/dislocation, knee Pre-patella bursitis, Pes Anserine bursitis and Synovial Plica syndrome.
Hand Washing - Infection Control
Industry Specialists
This course provides an overview of the importance of handwashing, with lots of interesting facts and tips about handwashing. Includes information to support handwashing as the single most important measure for infection control.
Basic First Aid Tips
Industry Specialists
An overview of basic first aid including how to react to and handle emergency situations. Includes tips on handling the top ten emergencies including falls, cuts, choking, seizures, burns and more. While this inservice can’t be used to certify your aides in first aid, it serves as a great safety orientation course.
Hayfever: Clinical Review
Dr Glenis Scadding
1.50 Hours
Dr Glenis Scadding discusses why it is important to diagnose and effectively manage seasonal allergic rhinitis, an often trivialised condition. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include pre-emptively managing patients, comorbidities and allergen avoidance.
Middle Cerebral Artery Doppler Peak Systolic Velocity in the Evaluation of Fetal Anemia
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
1.00 Hours
In the 1960's the first in-utero therapy for hemolytic disease was described. Despite the availability of prophylaxis, it has been estimated that approximately 3.5 fetuses per 1000 live births are at risk for anemia due to alloimmunization.
Forgetfulness, Stress or Mild Dementia? Cognitive Assessment of Older Patients
Anna Takács, Adith Mohan, Rebecca Koncz, and Perminder Sachdev
Cognitive complaints are common among older people and have many causes, including the normal changes of ageing. A detailed history and cognitive screening are essential for diagnosis, and screening for medical and psychiatric conditions may identify a treatable cause. All older patients presenting with forgetfulness may benefit....
How and When to Do 3-Dimensional Ultrasound Examinations
Yvette S. Groszmann, MD, MPH
0.50 Hours
Sonographic Evaluation of the Uterus and Endometrium How and When to Do 3-Dimensional Ultrasound Filmed live at the Gynecologic and Early Obstetric Ultrasound Solving Problems With Imaging Course Friday, September 25, 2015 Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada
Coccygodynia - Pathogenesis, Treatment Options
Dr Margaret McLoughilin / DR Dominic Hegarty
This module reviews the diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of coccygodynia. The goal of this module is to review the presentation, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment of coccygodynia. It also includes a concise review of the functional anatomy of the coccyx.
Management of chronic kidney disease and iron deficiency
Conall O Seaghdha
The aetiologies of iron deficiency are numerous and varied as are their associated investigation and treatment modalities. However, in the context of chronic kidney disease (CKD) iron deficiency requires specialist input. This module addresses iron deficiency in the context of CKD and alludes to the key aspects that under pin di....
Documentation, Second Edition
Rosemary Gafner, Ed.D. and James E. Schutte, Ph.D.
Electronic health records (EHRs) solve many of the problems associated with paper records: Because entries must be entered in print form and are automatically time-stamped, illegible handwriting, out-of-sequence notes, misplaced pages, and other common problems are no longer even possible. And the increased documentation require....
Implementing DBT: Practical Issues
Shree Lalitha Degala MD and Cheryl Wieder RT
0.50 Hours
The technologist contributes communication with the patient to advance patient care.
High Risk and Supplemental breast Cancer Screening: How and Why
Jennifer Drukteinis MD
0.50 Hours
Identify patients who benefit from MRI screening for early breast cancer, in the context of identifying higher risk populations.
Global Health Challenges: The Burden of Injury and Research ll
Stephen W. Hargarten, MD, MPH
0.50 Hours
Global health is an area for study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global health emphasizes transnational health issues, determinants, and solutions; involves many disciplines within and beyond the health sciences and promotes interdis....
FAER: Helrich Research Lecture: Harm Prevention in Critical Care: A Transprofessional Journey (Patient Safety Highlights 2016)
Michael Gropper, M.D., Ph.D.
1.00 Hours
This course outlines the common preventable harms that occur in critically ill patients, as well as the importance of patient and family engagement in critical care.
Ellison C. Pierce Lecture: Patient Safety Beyond Our Borders: Different and the Same (Patient Safety Highlights 2016)
Alexander Hannenberg, M.D.
1.00 Hours
This course outlines the safety profile of surgery in low resource settings, as well as patient safety initiatives in low resource settings to accomplishments and challenges in high resource settings.
Infertility Treatments
Dr. David Walsh
0.50 Hours
Dr. David Walsh provides us with an in-depth discussion on Infertility Treatments.
Hand, Wrist, and Elbow: Academy of Physical Medicine with Elliot Sorene
Elliot Sorene
Elliot Sorene provides us with an in-depth discussion of hand, wrist, and elbow surgery
Home Care Safety Tips
Industry Specialists
This course is filled with tip after tip for keeping both clients and caregivers safe in the home environment. It includes information about preventing falls, kitchen safety, bed and bath safety, fire safety and how to plan for disasters. It also reviews the National Patient Safety Goals. Great for every home care and hospice or....
Fluid and Electrolytes Made Easy
Ms Linda Leekley BS, RN
An overview for nurse aides of fluid and electrolyte fundamentals, including a description of the most vital electrolytes and their role in keeping the body in balance. Reviews the importance of water balance within the body and how measuring intake and output relates to water balance. Covers the signs of dehydration and fluid a....
Helping Prevent Client Elopement
Industry Specialists
This course provides caregivers with an overview of client elopement. Caregivers will learn why elopement is an urgent issue, how clients are assessed for elopement risk, and which clients are most at risk. The course covers methods of preventing elopement and types of technology used to prevent elopement. Caregivers will also l....
Heed the Herald Bleed - Online Learning Package
Leanne Evans, Professor Maureen Lonergan, Pauline Byrne, Fidye Westgarth, Geoff Youdale
Prevention and management of the life-threatening complication of Herald bleeds
Journal Club October 2013 - Online Learning Package
Peter Sinclair, Tarquin Robinson, Colette B. Raymond, Lance Breland, Lori D.Wazny, R. Sood, Cali D.
Vascular access haemorrhages contribute to deaths among haemodialysis patients