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Applying Lean/Toyota Production System Principles to Improve Phlebotomy Patient Satisfaction and Workflow Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe Lean/Toyota production system principles. * apply Lean principles to the clinical laboratory. * discuss how to conduct and monitor Lean process improvement.... |
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Patient Safety and Medical Errors Provided by: The Texas Medical Association Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1) discuss the impact of patient safety and medical errors issues; 2) communicate clearly to other members of the patient care team; 3) determine how to improve the quality of their current record-keeping practi... |
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Focus on Influenza Provided by: Vindico Medical Education The spring 2009 influenza outbreak drew attention to some aspects of influenza and the multiple areas of interactions that should be addressed when considering its epidemic potential. Preventive care is a critical component of controlling influenza infection. Prevention shou... |
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Pediatric Dermatology: Acne Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics Features/Benefits: By conclusion of the course, you should be able to: * Recognize the clinical manifestations of acne * Describe principles of management of acne, including medications and routine skin care * List elements of patient education, including... |
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Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin 1. Discuss the current epidemiology and trends of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection as well as identify key viral transmission modes and their associated risk factors. 2. Describe the natural progression of liver disease associated with HCV and how host, viral, transmission... |
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Nosocomial Pneumonia Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the National Institutes of Health, hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious, because a patient's defense mechanisms against infection are often impaired during a hospital stay. In addition, the types of germs present in a hospital are of... |
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Marrow Penicilliosis: A Readily Missed Diagnosis Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * recognize the importance of Penicillium marneffei infection in AIDS patients. * define the characteristics of P marneffei infection. * describe the marrow pathology of P marneffei infection. * discuss the ... |
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Pediatrics Board Review Core Curriculum, 4th Edition Provided by: MedStudy Whether preparing for your initial Pediatrics Board Certification exam or your Maintenance of Certification (MoC) exam, learning begins with the must-know material in MedStudy's Core Curriculum, the foundation of MedStudy’s overall learning system. The material in these 5 ... |
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Autophagy in Cancer Provided by: University of California, Davis, Health System Forms CME Credit Application and Disclosure Accreditation The UC Davis Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned in accordance... |
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Older Dental Patients: Myths and Realities Provided by: Academy of General Dentistry This continuing education course is intended for general dentists and hygienists. This course presents information on the challenges associated with care of the elderly dental patient. There are many misconceptions about elderly patients and this course addresses key aspects... |
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Preventive Medicine and Public Health 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 aske... |
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Do Oncologists Engage in Bereavement Practices? A Survey of the Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiation Therapy (ISCORT) Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology 1. Examine the level of involvement of oncologists in bereavement rituals after a patient dies, in order to improve the effectiveness of oncologists and other caregivers in helping families cope with their loss. 2. Analyze the reasons physicians do or do not participa... |
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Webinar 1: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Fractures Provided by: Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this program, the learners will be able to: 1. Identify common risk factors for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture in men and women 2. Describe benefits and limitations of FRAX and other fracture risk assessment tool... |
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MRI of the Temporomandibular Joints 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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Improving Quality of Care Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, quality of care is a cooperative effort that involves patients, doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. Part of providing quality health care involves following standards, guidelines, an... |
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons View Registration Information After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including incidence, pathogenesis, and genetics. 2. Describe the typical clinical presentatio... |
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 101 Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Define Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2. Describe the need to improve how pharmacists approach their continuing education and lifelong learning 3. List and des... |
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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 dise... |
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Diabetes 2010, Volume 21 Provided by: Yale University School of Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes... |
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Vaccines: Addressing the Challenges of Immunizing Our Children Provided by: Vindico Medical Education This issue of Pediatric Annals provides six excellent articles that provide insight into the challenges faced with immunizing children today. This issue presents information that will allow the participant to be a more informed and successful advocate for childhood vaccinati... |
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Infection Control (6 CEs) Provided by: Academy of Dental Learning The Infection Control for License Renewal course is designed to meet requirements of the Dental Board of California for instruction by adhering to the California Code of Regulations 1005 - Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations. This course meets the mandat... |
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Compliance Training: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute 1. Identify potential bloodborne pathogens and their modes of transmission 2. Discuss signs and symptoms of bloodborne pathogen exposure 3. List the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard compliance requirements for pharmacists 4. Describe work place practices that can minimize ex... |
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A Clinical and Radiologic Review of Uncommon Types and Causes of Pancreatitis Provided by: Radiological Society of North America Learning Objectives: 1) List the various uncommon types and causes of pancreatitis that have distinctive clinical and radiologic features. 2)Describe the distinctive clinical and imaging manifestations of these entities. 3) Discuss the imaging features that help distinguish ... |
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Celiac CME Central: Defining, Diagnosing, and Managing Celiac Disease Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians responsible for routine care and follow up of celiac patients. Statement of Need/Program Overview Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the ... |
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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 ... |
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Exploring the Role of the Pharmacist in OTC PPI Use for Frequent Heartburn Provided by: Power-Pak C.E.® The goal of this program is to acquaint pharmacists and allied healthcare professionals with the appropriate use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) available \"over the counter\" (OTC) for frequent heartburn.... |
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Immune Response to HPV and Management of Genital Warts
Provided by: American Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology Most obstetrician-gynecologists and family practitioners, as well as many dermatologists and advanced practice clinicians, treat genital human papillomavirus (HPV) lesions. However, few understand the critical role that the immune system plays in treatment outcomes. An incre... |
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Managing Multiple Myeloma Patients’ Comorbidities and Adverse Events Associated With Treatment Provided by: Blood CME Center New approaches to multiple myeloma therapy, including the use of novel immunomodulatory agents, have significantly improved patient outcomes. In this learning activity, Sagar Lonial, MD, provides clinical insight on how to effectively manage new treatment approaches for pati... |
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Pacemaker and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead Extraction: A Safe and Effective Surgical Approach Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons **After reading this article, the learner should be able to:** * compare various techniques of lead extraction for effectiveness and complications * appreciate the differences in results between the eras before and after the availability of laser sheath extraction * recal... |
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The Treatment and Management of Atrial Fibrillation Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification schemes, and signs and symptoms of AF.* 2. Discuss electrical and chemical cardioversion in AF.* 3. Review rate control, rhythm c... |
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