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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... |
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Assessment and Treatment of Depression in the Primary Care Setting Provided by: Harvard Medical School This course provides the non-psychiatric physician with an up to date approach to the assessment and treatment of major depression in the primary care office setting. The program defines the key features and sub-classificant of depressive disorders and relates the subclassif... |
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Be a Myth-buster: Stop the Misconceptions about Fibromyalgia Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education Purpose/goal: To provide registered nurses with an overview of evidence-based information on the latest strategies for identifying and managing the patient with fibromyalgia. **Objectives** * Identify factors that can make diagnosing fibromyalgia a challenge. * Describe... |
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Fibromyalgia in Family Medicine: Challenges in Pain Management Provided by: myCME.com Managing the pain component of fibromyalgia is challenging and frustrating for the family physician for many reasons.1 In particular, fibromyalgia pain is often refractory to standard clinical interventions, and physicians need to deal with misconceptions surrounding the dis... |
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Mental Health Sequelae of Extreme Violence Provided by: Harvard Medical School The world today has become a very violent place. More than 50 countries and over 1 billion people today have been affected by mass violence. America has been attacked by terrorists and is facing future attacks. The mental health impact of this violence can be high. Studies h... |
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Women and HIV Annual Conference
Black Women: Are We All the Same? Provided by: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Program Description Black women are one of the fastest growing populations being infected with HIV/AIDS. Often what are not discussed are the cultural and social nuances among Black women. In HIV surveillance data, Black women include African-American, African immigrant, Af... |
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Autism Spectrum Disorders Provided by: NetCE For many years, children with autism were thought to have emotional problems or to suffer from schizophrenia. However, it is now understood that autism is a physical disorder, characterized by specific symptoms that vary in type and severity with each individual. Autism spec... |
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A Review of Psychiatric Emergencies Provided by: NetCE The course introduces professionals who may or may not currently work in emergency departments to the issue of psychiatric emergencies. Psychiatric illnesses that may require emergency treatment are divided between those involving adults and children. Within each of these ca... |
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Oral Pathology Review Provided by: NetCE The unique and dynamic environment of the oral and maxillofacial complex is subject to a wide variety of pathological processes. Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections in these systems can range from a temporary inconvenience to a life-threatening emergency. Autoimmune diso... |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Provided by: CMElectures Hans Liu, MD, FACP, is a professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Here, he defines chronic fatigue syndrome, discusses the diagnostic approach, and evaluates therapies. Historically, chronic fatigue syndrome was k... |
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Death and Dying: Guiding Dying Persons through the Final Life Transition Provided by: Corexcel After reading Death and Dying the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the grieving process. 2. Identify psychological responses, physical symptoms, social changes, and spiritual aspects of normal grief responses. 3. Describe the role of cultural and ethnic... |
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Behavioral Determinants of Healthy Aging -Revisited Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education This article will examine the updated recommendations for physical activity and psychological elements associated with healthy aging. **Objectives:** * Discuss successful aging and the variables that predict successful aging. * Identify the importance and the effects on... |
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The Role of Spirituality in Health and Mental Health Provided by: NetCE A large percentage of the population in the United States indicates that they are affiliated or adhere to a specific religious orientation. Despite the general population's reliance on spirituality, the fields of social work, mental health counseling and nursing have been re... |
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Healthy Sleep: Biology of Normal Sleep and the Consequences of Insufficient Sleep Provided by: Harvard Medical School Acknowledgement: Cephalon, Seprecor, Takeda, and Sanofi-Aventis have provided an unrestricted educational grant to support this CME course. This online course provides an overview of the importance of sleep in health and disease, the mechanisms underlying the regulation o... |
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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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Atypical Antipsychotics from a Primary Care Perspective Provided by: CMEweb.com **Objectives:** * Summarize the most recent significant primary care medicine-related studies * Discuss up-to-date information on all aspects of primary care, including new drugs, techniques, equipment, trials, studies, books, teaching aids, and other information pertin... |
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Violence in the Healthcare Workplace Provided by: NetCE This course will provide an overview of the different types of workplace violence, risk factors, emotional, social, and behavioral ramifications of workplace violence, and specific interventions and policies that have been implemented by organizations to address workplace vi... |
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Psychiatry/Pain Management 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... |
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Nursing Management of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describes the importance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment - during and post-chemotherapy treatment. Identify the clinical importance/ significance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment for the nursin... |
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Sleep Deprivation: The Metabolic Costs of Chronic Partial Sleep Loss Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Understand the prevalence of sleep deprivation in the United States. 2. Recognize the sleep disorders that give rise to partial sleep deprivation. 3. Understand the impact of sleep deprivation on glucose metabolism, appetite regulation, and energy... |
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Developmental and Behavioral Coding Strategies Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics This course is designed to help you understand the intricacies of the procedural and diagnostic coding systems, documentation, and valuation. You may then accurately diagnose and care for your patients, generate accurate data to improve information about the frequency of dev... |
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Club Drugs Provided by: NetCE The drugs methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), ketamine, flunitrazepam, and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), collectively known as "club drugs," have become widely used by college students and by a segment of the youth population that attends all-night dance parties known as "r... |
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Time and Stress Management Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin At the conclusion of this lesson, successful participants should be able to: 1. Explain how time pressures and other stressors negatively affect their social and occupational functioning and their physical and mental health. 2. Discuss various techniques to managing ones'... |
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Are We Making Progress Against Autism? Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education Autism is one of the most challenging disabilities you'll encounter among pediatric patients. A major developmental disorder of unknown cause, it requires intensive multidisciplinary intervention and lasts a lifetime. No cure exists, but healthcare professionals and families... |
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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 transmi... |
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Lifestyle Medicine for Stress Management Provided by: Harvard Medical School Acknowledgement: This course is co-sponsored by the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine. "Stress" is a common patient complaint and chronic stress related symptoms can directly or indirectly account for a substantial proportion of primary care office visits. Adapting to exces... |
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Best Practices for Building a Successful Physiatric Research Center in an Academic Medical Center Provided by: American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: * Identify the basic elements of research capacity, * Analyze their department and identify strengths and weakness of the existing research program, * Identify the strategi... |
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Fibromyalgia: The Patient Who Hurts Too Much Provided by: Foundation for Care Management **Objectives:** At the completion of this course, the healthcare professional will be able to: 1. Discuss the prevalence, incidence, and epidemiology of fibromyalgia. 2. Examine through case studies, discussion, and reflection best practices in the diagnosis, treatment,... |
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SCHIZOPHRENIA: IMPROVING THE CONTINUITY OF CARE TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PATIENT OUTCOMES Provided by: ASiM GOAL To educate psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and pharmacists about the need to identify and apply evidence-based management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with schizophrenia. INTENDED AUDIENCE The intended audiences for this activity are ... |
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Florida Mandated Domestic Violence 2 Hours Course for Nursing, Dental and Other Healthcare Professionals. Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the healthcare implications of domestic violence. Isolate the risk factors for domestic violence. List the signs and symptoms of domestic violence. Discuss appropriate documentation in cases of suspected domes... |
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Postpartum Care Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Describe the normal physiologic and psychological adaptations to the postpartum period. * Explain how to perform a postpartum nursing assessment. * Identify the teaching topics that are relevant to postpartum client... |
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss traumatic events associated with PTSD. * Explain the relationship of trauma, stress, memory, and emotions to PTSD. * List diagnostic criteria of PTSD identified by American Psychiatric Association. * Identi... |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Provided by: NetCE Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a debilitating psychiatric illness affecting approximately 4% to 12% of the population. Characterized by persistent problems with distractibility, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity, ADHD has a significant effect on day-to-da... |
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Caring for the Developmentally Disabled Adult Provided by: NetCE Adults with developmental disabilities are living longer and are likely to be living in the community. They may have a variety of health problems and may be seen in any healthcare setting from acute care to nursing homes. There are few nursing education curriculums that teac... |
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