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HIV/AIDS for Washington Healthcare Professionals (4 CH)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Trace the etiology and epidemiology of HIV in Washington State and worldwide.
* Name the factors affecting risk for transmission of HIV in general and among healthcare workers in particular.
* List confidentiality and legal reporting requirements for HIV/AIDS.
* Summarize the psychosocial... |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to National Institutes of Health, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating and a change in bowel habits. Some people with the disorder have constipation, while other will experience diarrhea. Although IBS can cause a great deal of discomfort, it do... |
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The Diagnosis & Management of Complications of Mitral Valve Repair
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Developed as part of the STS e-learning initiative under the guidance of the Workforce on Clinical Education of the Council on Education and Member Services. The module is an interactive, self-guided learning module that focuses on common difficulties that may arise in the operating roomafter mitral valve repair surgery. The module is designed for ... |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss airway obstruction and describe the two major forms of COPD.
* Explain the damage to the lungs caused by COPD.
* Identify the causes of COPD.
* Describe characteristic findings in the history, physical exam, and lab values of a patient with COPD.
* Summarize the components of a l... |
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Physics Introduction on MRI
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
Physics Introduction on MRI... |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Reproductive Infections
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss basic information and common issues about sexually transmitted diseases.
* Classify the organisms causing the most common genital STDs in the United States.
* Explain the principles of and special requirements for prevention of STDs.
* Describe the most common genital STDs in the ... |
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Is it Possible to Significantly Limit or Halt the Damage from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? — The Benefits of Anti-TNF Therapy in Managed Care
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of managed care pharmacists, pharmacy directors, medical directors, quality directors, policy executives, managed care affiliated physicians, employer and government policy administrators, and other managed care administrators.
STATEMENT OF NEED
The advent of the ant... |
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Geriatrics: Dementia, Elder Abuse, and Driving
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation.
Dementia is an important diagnosis that is frequently missed until its later stages. In this module, clinicians will learn the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with memory loss, manage associated behavioral problems, recognize signs of ... |
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MRI of Soft-Tissue Lesions, Part I Introduction and Tumors of Lipomatous Origin
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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Dermatology for Primary Care
Provided by: American Medical Seminars
Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the various etiologies and pathogens for the more common lesions; distinguish the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnosis; apply a treatment plan and follow-up procedure that will enable the pra... |
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Liver MRI -Part IV Diffuse Hepatocellular Disease
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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Asthma Gadgets 2010
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Asthma CAN be successfully controlled with use of controller medication and as needed quick-relief medication, management of environmental triggers, and adherence to an asthma management plan. All allied health professionals should be educated on the proper use of asthma devices and how to train patients on their proper use. The goal of this module... |
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Pain Management -Acute
Provided by: CMElectures
Leslie Zun, MD, is professor of emergency medicine at Finch University/The Chicago Medical School, and chair of emergency medicine at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital. Here, he discusses acute pain management in the ER, where, he contends, there is inadequate dosing and underuse of pain medications. He explains several organizational guidelines such ... |
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Pharmacy Law
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
Goal: To help pharmacy technicians understand and identify the major legal rules and regulations dealing with the practice of pharmacy.... |
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Focus On: Acute Ischemic Stroke
Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the physician should be able to:
* Identify the management steps in treating patients suspected of having AIS.
* Understand the complex issues that determine appropriate candidates to receive thrombolysis.
* Understand the risks of using rTPA
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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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Online Activity: Laparoscopic Lysis of Adhesions
Provided by: Cleveland Clinic CME
Innovations in Surgery is a monthly, case-based videoconference and CME webcast educational series providing demonstrations and discussions of new and innovative minimally invasive procedures, devices, and techniques. The overall goal of this series is to enhance participants' knowledge, competence, and skills to perform surgical procedures and im... |
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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis: Insights for the Primary Care Practitioner
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that results in an estimated 30,000 emergency department visits annually. Although clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis exist, several studies suggest that anaphylaxis is often underdiagnosed. Primary care clinicians play an impo... |
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Cardiac MR (Calhoun)
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
A "Must Have" resource for any radiologist! The MRI Interactive Teaching Files were prepared by some of the most experienced and trusted MRI readers in the U.S., and provide 10-20 CMEs per title, for a total of 196 CMEs for the entire set. Containing 928 MR cases, the 12 title set offers a user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation. Each t... |
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MRI of the Hand and Wrist (Heinlen)
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
A "Must Have" resource for any radiologist! The MRI Interactive Teaching Files were prepared by some of the most experienced and trusted MRI readers in the U.S., and provide 10-20 CMEs per title, for a total of 196 CMEs for the entire set. Containing 928 MR cases, the 12 title set offers a user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation. Each t... |
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Stress Fractures and Overuse Injuries in Runners
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Describe the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of some common causes of leg pain in running athletes: stress fractures, iliotibial band friction syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, and Achilles tendinitis/tendinosis.
2. Identify extrinsic and intrinsic risk fa... |
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Malignancies by Histology -Part II
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
Breast MRI is reported as valuable in detecting cancer in women who have a personal history of breast cancer, those patients with greater than 25% lifetime risk of breast cancer, and those with dense breasts -a condition associated with breast cancer risk but which decreases the sensitivity of the gold standard screening exam, mammography. MRI help... |
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Immunization Update -2010
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Use updated guidelines for seasonal influenza immunizations to recommend vaccination.
2. Describe the universal influenza vaccine recommendation.
3. Explain the advantages and limitations of the high dose influenza vaccine for the elderly.
4. Di... |
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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 the branch of philosophy that identifies or determines the most moral choice ... |
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Deep Tissue (Lower Body) - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Deep Tissue (Lower Body) course focus includes history, benefits, indications and contraindications, body mechanics, injury prevention, and illustrations of muscles of the lower body. This cognitive course does not include technique protocols directly related to massage therapy or the manipulation of soft tissue; the focus of... |
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The Telephone in Clinical Medicine: An Instrument of Risk and Opportunity
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Please note that this course also offers 3.6 nursing contact hours through the Department of Nursing Education, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. To obtain a CEU certificate, please make sure your registration form indicates your RN degree.
In addition, this course is designed to meet the requirement for 3 hours of Risk Man... |
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Child, Adolescent, and Adult Immunization Schedules
Provided by: NetCE
Over the past several years, there have been significant changes to the immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults. The approval of multiple new vaccines has increased the opportunities for preventive care for both children and adults. Yet coverage with some vaccines remains far below national goals, and outbreaks of vaccine-preve... |
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Emission Tomography and Image Reconstruction (CA Scope: I)
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Emission Tomography and Image Reconstruction (CA Scope: I) ... |
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Training Guidelines for the Special Care of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Provided by: Corexcel
After completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders the participant will be able to:
1. Explain the differences between ADRD and the term "dementia."
2. Use basic strategies and guidelines for verbal and nonverbal communication.
3. Understand specific techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors in the early, middle, and late st... |
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Striking a Balance: Treating Chronic Pain While Preventing Abuse And Diversion Of Prescription Opioids
Provided by: FreeCE.com
This program will provide pharmacists with an overview of opioid pain medication and identify the signs of abuse and diversion that can occur in patients receiving them. The program will emphasize the role of the pharmacist in intervening and educating patients to prevent abuse and diversion while optimizing pain management.... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
