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COPD in the Primary Care Setting: Comprehensive Strategies for Diagnosis and Management Provided by: Primary Issues Program Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 10% of people 40 years old and older and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2007, twelve million people were diagnosed with COPD. However, it is believed an additi... |
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California : Ethics, Law, Professional Responsibility & Jurisprudence for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Discuss ethical and legal concepts important to the profession of physical therapy. Articulate the basis and sources of law in the United States. Distinguish between civil and criminal law as they apply to physical ther... |
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Wheezing Infant Part 2 Provided by: CMElectures Marciarose Winston, MSN, CPNP, AE-C is a pediatric nurse practitioner and asthma educator with The Asthma Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Boston University in Boston Massachusetts and her Master's degree as... |
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Presentations of the Red Eye Provided by: Harvard Medical School Acknowledgement: Allergan, Inc. and Alcon Laboratories have provided an unrestricted educational grant to support this CME course. The course will provide a series of multiple-choice question based cases in common and vision-threatening clinical entities that are encounte... |
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Arthritis: Basic and Advanced Imaging Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes three lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours. ... |
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Practices to Decrease Buprenorphine Diversion & Misuse: Part I Provided by: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. List one way to decrease chances that a "pseudopatient" would enter your practice; 2. List treatment practices that patients can be informed of over the phone; 3. List recommended ... |
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Medical Spanish for the Healthcare Professional Provided by: Medical Studies Abroad The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advance... |
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The Johns Hopkins Reviews in Biomedical Ethics Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Course Overview We all know the purpose of medicine: to promote health and minimize pain-and-suffering. But what is the purpose of Biomedical Ethics? Perhaps, by definition, we might say (and remain on safe grounds) that biomedical ethics, or more simply bioethics, is th... |
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Glycemic Control in the ICU: New Technology for Better Care Provided by: ProCE Blood glucose management is a critical factor to optimize patient care outcomes in the ICU. Existing protocols for infusing IV insulin can result in poor or inconsistent glycemic control, as evidenced by cases of hypoglycemia and in miscalculations of insulin dosage. This pr... |
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Childhood Obesity Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Describe the incidence and prevalence of overweight and obesity among children from birth through adolescence. * Discuss the short-term and long-term consequences of childhood obesity. * Identify major factors contr... |
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The Key to Their Hearts: The Indispensable Role of the Primary Care Clinician in the Management of Patients Post-MI Provided by: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Objectives 1. Implement key recommendations on pharmacotherapy for patients post-ACS according to the ACC/AHA/SCAI guidelines; 2. Discuss the impact of door-to-treatment time on the overall outcomes of patients with MI ... |
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Genetics: Neurofibromatosis Provided by: Harvard Medical School A 34-year-old woman is suspected of having neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) after her physician finds skin fold freckling and suspects cutaneous neurofibromas on a routine physical exam. Based on the family history, she appears to be the first individual in her family with NF1 (not... |
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Hyperthyroidism: Exploring Treatment Strategies Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, the participant should be able to: 1.Explain the biosynthesis, transport, and control of thyroid hormones.* 2.Discuss the etiology and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.* 3.Review treatment options for hyperthyroidism.* 4.Develop an individ... |
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Assessing Medical Fitness to Return to Work Provided by: Harvard Medical School Primary Care physicians are often requested to provide information on a patient's fitness to return to work following injury or illness. U.S. primary care physicians report that they are requested to provide opinions regarding work ability or "fitness for duty," on average, ... |
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Level 100 Tools Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement This practical course will teach you how to create and use three essential tools for improvement: PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) templates, measurement planning forms, and run charts. Working through step-by-step tutorials that put you right in the middle of health care scenarios,... |
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Expanding the Treatment Armamentarium for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Pharmacist Perspectives Provided by: ASiM Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, accounting for more than 200 000 new cancer cases and more than 150 000 cancer-related deaths each year. Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for more than 85% of lung cancer cases, a... |
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Prevention of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Apply the AAOS Guideline on the Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines in treating patients undergoing hip and knee reconstruction and trauma procedures. 2. Compare the American College of Chest... |
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Diabetic Retinopathy Provided by: CMElectures Alexander Brucker, MD, is professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania, and chief, Retina-Vitreous Services at Philadelphia's Scheie Eye Institute. George L. Mayo, MD, is a clinical instructor at the Scheie Eye Institute and a fellow in vitreoretinal surgery ... |
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Overview of Sleep Disturbances Provided by: CMElectures Richard J. Schwab, MD, is associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and co-medical director of the Penn Center for Sleep Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. Here, he covers a broad range of sleep disorders, including narcolepsy... |
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Endocrinology: Short Stature Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics Short stature is a common complaint. The indications for growth hormone have expanded over the past 2 decades and so have parental expectations. The evaluation of growth is a critical component of the pediatric well child exam. This course is designed to help you differentia... |
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Physical Examination of the Shoulder Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Describe and demonstrate appropriate techniques for inspection, palpation, and assessment of the range of motion of the shoulder. 2. Describe and demonstrate appropriate techniques for inspection, pa... |
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HIV/AIDS for Washington Health Professionals - 2CE Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC If you work as a health care professional or in a state licensed or certified health care facility in Washington, you must have AIDS training. In order to get a license, certification or registration to practice a regulated health care profession in Washington state, you are... |
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CPD 101 Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute 1. Define Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2. Describe the need to improve how pharmacists approach their continuing education and lifelong learning 3. List and describe the components of CPD 4. Apply knowledge to a personal CPD example 5. Compare and contras... |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Overview for Nurses Provided by: NetCE Although physicians are responsible for directing and prescribing care for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), nurses play a vital role in promoting adherence to practice guidelines. This course begins with an overview of the scope of the problem and its economic im... |
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Radiologic and Pathologic Findings in Breast Tumors with High Signal Intensity on T2-weighted MR Images Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the types of breast tumors that may show high signal intensity on T2-weighted turbo SE MR images. 2) Describe the histopathologic features that produce signal hyperintensity. 3) Use the T2-weighted MR imaging appearance of breast lesions to help ... |
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Insights into Pain Management - Module 6: Use and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Insights into Pain Management - Module 6: Use and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics Faculty: Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH Director of Pain Management Department of Anesthesiology Philadelphia VA Medical Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour ... |
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HIV/AIDS: A Primer for Pharmacists Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist This accredited activity is targeted to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Estimated time to complete this activity is 120 minutes. GOAL: To provide an overview of HIV and AIDS, including clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. OBJECTIVES: After co... |
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Telemedicine Provided by: Vindico Medical Education Portions of the proposed healthcare reform plan include provisions for those who do not have access to care, including those in remote areas. The proposed plan may also include provisions to provide technology, such as through telemedicine, that will allow those in medically... |
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2-Volume MRI of the Ankle and Foot 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 ... |
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Optimizing Care for Patients with IBD: Highlights from the "Advances in IBD" Conference Webcast Series - Current Controversies in IBD Treatment Provided by: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is pleased to present online archives of the three-part webcast series entitled Optimizing Care for Patients with IBD: Highlights from the "Advances in IBD" Conference. These accredited webinars feature highlights from the... |
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