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Avoiding Medication Errors with Insulin Therapy
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Description:
Avoiding Medication Errors with Insulin Therapy is a knowledge-based program for pharmacists and nurses. The activity will explore the history of errors associated with insulin therapy and review the frequency with which they occur. Participants will learn how medication errors are generally multifactorial in nature and how medication... |
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Sports Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online Sports Massage offers a history of sports massage, descriptions of sports massage techniques, information related to the benefits of sports massage, contraindications for sports massage, and practice building tips. This cognitive course does not include technique protocols directly related to massage therapy or the manipulation of soft ... |
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2010 URAC CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Provided by: AAACEUs.com
If the goal of the American medical system is to provide optimal care for all patients, health care providers must understand cultural differences that create conflicts and misunderstandings and that can result in inferior medical care.
Over the next 15 yeas, the African-American, Hispanic, and Asian-American ethnic groups will expand at a rate ... |
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Sports Medicine in the Pediatric Office
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
It is estimated that nearly 45 million children and adolescents in the United States participate in some form of organized athletics. Therefore, it is safe to assume that all practicing pediatricians will encounter sports-related injuries and issues as part of their daily routine. Although not every child is an elite athlete, many will encounter in... |
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Uncommon Congenital and Acquired Aortic Diseases: Role of Multidetector CT Angiography
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe embryonic development of the aorta and its normal anatomy. 2) List uncommon aortic disorders, both congenital and acquired, and their findings at multidetector CT. 3) Discuss the role of multidetector CT in evaluation of suspected aortic disease and during follow-up after treatment.... |
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Pain Management
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and sources.
* Recall methods to assess, diagnose, intervene, evaluate, and document pain management.
* Discuss pharmaceutical and complementary and alternative interventions for pain.
* Explain ethical and legal issu... |
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Midterm Outcomes of Rapid, Minimally Invasive Resection of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Octogenarians
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* understand midterm outcome and postoperative quality of life in octogenarian patients undergoing a streamlined surgical approach to ascending aortic dissection
* recall midterm survival and cardiovascular event-free rates in octogenarian patients undergoing a streamlined surgical ... |
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Pediatric Dermatology: Skin Infections
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
This course will focus on the most common bacterial, fungal, and viral infections and exanthems. The content also explores the causes, factors that may exacerbate the condition, levels of severity, and the best practices for management of the condition.
Features/Benefits:
The pediatrician should be better able to diagnose and treat skin i... |
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Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Review the definition of acute kidney injury and the RIFLE classification.
2. Determine the indications for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the ICU.
3. Understand the basic differences between hemodialysis and hemofiltration.
4. Review the current knowledge concerning RRT modalities, dose, timing, and anticoagulat... |
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (4 CH)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the causes of HIV/AIDS and its incidence in the United States and in Florida.
* List possible co-infections and explain their management.
* Name commonly used tests for HIV/AIDS.
* Describe modes of transmission for HIV.
* Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
* Outline t... |
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Hepatitis B in Immigrant Populations: Challenging Cases in Primary Care
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
OVERVIEW
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide, with an estimated 350 million people chronically infected, many of whom reside in the developing world including the Asian-Pacific region, sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Several studies show that the prevalence ra... |
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MRI of the Spine, Part III Radiologic/Clinical
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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MRI of the Prostate
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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The Collaborative Role of Medication Management in a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, and care providers affiliated with a patient-centered medical home.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
A new strategy that has emerged to focus on care delivery, payment reform, and the use of health information technolo... |
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MRI of the Neck Series -Spaces of the Suprahyoid & Infrahyoid Neck, Part II
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders
Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems
* Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively
* Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice
* Increase proficiency an... |
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals - 3CE
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
Describe modes of transmission for HIV.
Summarize the testing-related requirements of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
Outline the issues in HIV/AIDS prevention.
Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine: Differential Diagnosis and Assessment of a Limping Child
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
The Pediatric Musculoskeletal Medicine course represents a unique collaboration of pediatric orthopaedics, pediatric rheumatology and pediatric sports medicine. Knowing how to perform a good musculoskeletal assessment is very important in allowing pediatricians to effectively triage the patient, narrow the diagnostic possibilities, and know whether... |
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Human Factors and Safety
Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
This course is an introduction to the field of "human factors": how to incorporate knowledge of human behavior, especially human frailty, in the design of safe systems. You’ll explore case studies to analyze the human factors issues involved in health care situations. And you’ll learn how to use human factors principles to design safer systems ... |
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The Rheumatoid Arthritis Landscape: An Update for Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacists
Provided by: ASiM
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disabling autoimmune disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and limitation of motion in multiple joints, as well as inflammation in other organs. An estimated 1.3 million Americans are affected. Traditionally, RA has been treated with synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and nonsteroidal an... |
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) Basic Course
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
This program explains the HIPAA regulations pertaining to the privacy and security of personal healthcare information. The topics covered in the program include:
An overview of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Covered entities
Covered transactions
Protected health information (PHI)
Notice of Privacy Practices
Other Uses of PHI
Administrative safeguard... |
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Management of Hyperlipidemia
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Abnormalities in lipid metabolism contribute to increased risk for developing coronary heart disease and other forms of vascular disease. This course will review current guidelines for patients with a variety of lipid disorders.... |
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35-Volume Professional Series -Orthopaedic MRI Set
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Orthopedics
Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems
* Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively
* Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice
* Increase proficiency and maintain compete... |
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Treatment of Heart Failure: An Update
Provided by: NetCE
Heart failure is still a leading cause of hospital admissions for elderly patients and poses a tremendous financial burden on society. Heart failure continues to rank high in morbidity and mortality despite advances in medical interventions. However, there have been major advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart failure in an e... |
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VISICU Critical Care Review -September 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Review the APACHE scoring system, including the active treatment component
* Review the potential use of the APACHE system in screening patients to avoid unnecessary ICU admissions
* Review the issue of prolonged mechanical ventilation
* Review a study of the clinical and financial outcome... |
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VISICU Critical Care Review -July 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Review the issue of increasing the intensity of continuous patient monitoring outside of high acuity locations.
* Review the impact of such continuous patient monitoring on patient outcomes.
* Describe the overall purpose of the SCIP program
* Determine the effect of SCIP reporting and pos... |
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Antibody Elution Testing: When and How
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* identify the causes of a positive direct antiglobulin test result.
* explain the uses and the interpretation of elution results.
* identify the technical aspects that influence the outcome of the elution procedure.... |
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Anemia
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Upon completion of this educational activity,the participant will be able to: 1.) Recognize how to classify anemias. 2.) Review the use of the CBC in the initial evaluation of anemia and subsequent appropriate lab tests.... |
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Current and Future Directions in PKU: Therapeutic, Dietary and Psychological Considerations
Provided by: Prime
In 2000, the National Institutes of Health issued a consensus statement to guide the screening and management of PKU. While this clinical guideline represented state-of-the-art treatment at the time, the intervening 10 years have resulted in significant progress in knowledge about PKU and treatment options which are not reflected in the 2000 consen... |
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