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2010 Neuromuscular Medicine Self-Assessment Examination
Provided by: American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, The
Each examination includes:
1. 2-hour written examination.
2. Answer sheets for self-scoring.
3. Summary of national results.
4. 1-hour review session booklet.
The NMSAE offers CME credit after completing the NMSAE Review Session.... |
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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology for Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the pathophysiologic and histopathologic changes of Budd-Chiari syndrome. 2) Recognize the indications for a particular method of treatment in patients with this syndrome. 3) Explain how a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt works to treat Budd-Chiari syndrome.... |
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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, you’ll learn how to plan a series of tests, collect data, graph your res... |
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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 clients.
* Discuss nursing care for the postpartum client.
* Summarize the trea... |
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JAK2 Mutations Across a Spectrum of Venous Thrombosis Cases
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* list the types of thrombi most commonly associated with JAK2 mutations.
* outline the best test methods to detect JAK2 mutations.
* define the risk for and types of myelodysplastic syndromes that may be associated with JAK2 mutations.
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HIV the Basics: Resistance 101 - Interpreting and Using the Data
Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to:
• Identify the most clinically significant antiretroviral resistance mutations associated with various classes of HIV drugs
• Select appropriate types of antiretroviral resistance tests and implement these tests into clinical practice to maximize suc... |
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Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Understand the components of the normal circadian rhythm.
2. Understand the effects of external cues on the shift of the circadian rhythm.
3. Differentiate between the types of circadian rhythm sleep disorders.
4. Understand the diagnostic tools used in assessing patients with circadian rhythm sleep disorders.
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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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Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program and Stop BSI
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Description
The Joint Commission has made it a national priority to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections. Specifically, the prevention of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is recognized as an explicit Hospital National Patient Safety Goal. This goal is highlighted with good reason as central line associated... |
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Pediatric Dermatology: Atopic Dermatitis
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
This course explores the definition of atopic dermatitis (AD), mechanisms of the disease and its perceived causes, clinical features in different age and ethnic groups, complications and impact on quality of life, and the recommended treatment for AD.
Features/Benefits:
* Recognize the clinical manifestations of AD (based on 4 major c... |
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e-CysticFibrosis Review - Volume 3
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Course Description
eCysticFibrosis Review is a free bi-monthly CME/CNE/CEU certified electronic newsletter designed specifically for pulmonologists, pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, respiratory therapists, dieticians, nutritionists, nurses, nurse practitioners and physical the... |
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Cardiology Update for Primary Care: Strategies for the Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Our Evolving Epidemic of Heart Failure
Provided by: American Medical Seminars
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiac disorders with a special emphasis on heart failure; determine and employ various physical exam techniques as well as appropriate diagnostic tests that should be considered to assess the severity of the patient's problem and make an acc... |
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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-day functioning and quality of life. Unfortunately, ADHD often goes unrecogni... |
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Test and Treat: Using Treatment as Prevention for HIV Transmission
Provided by: American Academy of CME & ACTHIV
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the activity, learners should be better able to:
• Characterize the secondary preventive value of HAART as it relates to decreasing HIV transmission
• Identify approaches to enhance the secondary preventive value of HAART as it relates to decreasing HIV transmission
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians (... |
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The 30-Versus 90-Day Operative Mortality After Pulmonary Resection
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* describe differences between the study group in this paper and patients in the STS Database
* describe differences between patients suffering mortality within 30 days of surgery or between 30 and 90 days after surgery and those patients who had no mortality
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VISICU Critical Care Review -January 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Describe the approach used for a cost-minimization analysis
* List the median cost savings associated with dexmedetomidine
* Describe the primary factors associated with the cost savings
* Compare benzodiazepine usage with propofol
* Assess current usage of dexmedetomidine
* Dete... |
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Infection Control Course for Iowa Dental Professionals - Dental Board of Iowa Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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Current Approaches to Common Neuromuscular Problems and Dysimmune Neuropathies
Provided by: American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, The
Current Approaches to Common Neuromuscular Problems This book covers the conceptual framework for patient history and physical examination for common neuromuscular disorders, the strengths and limitations of the needle EMG examination in the evaluation of these disorders, and the anatomy and physiology of peripheral nerve and muscle and the pathoph... |
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Diagnostic Radiology -How To Accurately Code
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
Diagnostic Radiology -How To Accurately Code... |
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Childhood Obesity
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
Childhood obesity is a concern of national importance. Physicians need to know the best ways to address weight management with children and their families. Discussing healthy eating habits and promoting activity in young people are just some ways to make lifestyle changes in patients who have normal body mass indices. In those patients who are obes... |
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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 the aging process of regularly exercising.
* Explain the rationale for en... |
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Fetal Cell Detection and Quantitation
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* explain the importance of detecting Rh-positive fetal cells in an Rh-negative mother.
* list the tests used to detect and quantitate fetal cells.
* explain the basic principles of each test. ... |
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Challenges and Opportunities for Medical Directors in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine: Standardization, Integration, and InnovatiON
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the difference between standardization, integration, and innovation and why it is important for laboratory medical directors to lead these initiatives.
* explain how to implement standardization, integration, and innovation in your laboratory.
* explain the barriers to, and... |
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Herbal Medications: An Evidence-Based Review
Provided by: NetCE
Patients, and in some cases healthcare providers as well, are not fully aware of the health risks incurred by ingestion of herbal medications, either due to their potential adverse effects or pharmacological interactions with other medications. This situation is further compounded by the fact that at least 60% of the patients taking herbal medicati... |
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Pediatric Dermatology: Newborn Skin Condition
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
The majority of newborn skin conditions are benign and self-limiting, although they may occasionally signify a more serious disorder. This course discusses common infant skin conditions and disorders, their characteristics, treatment options, and guidance for referrals.
Features/Benefits:
The pediatrician should be better able to diagnose... |
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Instability After Total Knee Replacement
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to:
1. Discriminate between the three main types of instability following TKR.
2. Explain the causes of instability after TKR.
3. Describe physical examination tests and imaging studies helpful in confirming the diagnosis of instability in TKR patients and in guiding management.
4. R... |
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UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT PEER REVIEWER TRAINING
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Managed Care increased in popularity as third-party payors and government agencies became more concerned with rising healthcare costs. Hardly any area of healthcare is free from its impact. Historically, review of medical claims was the responsibility of corporate Medical Directors possibly reviewing cases outside their specialty area. Today, the... |
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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 exposure risks
5. Define the vaccination requirements for health care worker... |
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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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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 teach nurses how to best provide care for these individuals. This course will d... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
