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Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Describe the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms on public health and the healthcare system.
* Discuss important epidemiologic principles related to multidrug-resistant organisms.
* Outline accepted prevention control measures for reducing the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms.
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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 managemen... |
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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 often more dangerous than those encountered in the community.
Objectives
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Diabetes Care and Patient Education
Provided by: NetCE
Diabetes is a serious and costly health problem in the United States. Perhaps more than any other chronic disease process, diabetes management requires substantial and ongoing self-care activity on the part of the patient or caregiver. For example, people with diabetes often need to test blood glucose several times a day. Many need to know how to a... |
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Advances in the Genetics of Familial Renal Cancer
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Apply presymptomatic gene testing to family members with familial renal cancer in order to facilitate earlier diagnosis and treatment for this population.
2. Use genetic testing for timely detection of familial renal cancer in carriers to enable earlier use and increased efficacy of VEGF and mTOR pathway inhibiting drugs. ... |
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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 Physicians' (ACCP) guideline with the AAOS PE guideline.
3. Present ke... |
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2011 Complete Coding Update Webinar Series
Provided by: American Association of Professional Coders
Webinar Series Details:
* Live three-part webinar series with expert analysis and live Q/A
* On-demand access to full webinar broadcasts -viewable online or download to your PC, video compatible iPod/iPhone and MP3 player
* Printable rationale manual that explains the \"why\", not just the \"what\", behind the changes
* PowerP... |
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AAOS/POSNA Operative Management of Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures: Pearls and Pitfalls
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Recognize contemporary indications for surgical fixation in proximal humerus fractures.
2. Be familiar with fixation strategies in displaced Supracondylar and Lateral Condyle fractures of the humerus.
3. Identify pearls and pitfalls of i... |
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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 of autistic persons are working hard to forge effective interventions. Lea... |
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Pediatrics
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 asked questions in office practice
* Increase proficiency and maintain compete... |
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Thoracic Radiology in the ICU
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Provide an overview of the radiographic appearances of common disease states affecting the ICU patient.
2. Identify adequate placement of invasive devices commonly used in ICU patients and their potential complications.
3. Recognize the differences between cardiogenic and noncardiogenic edema on chest radiography.
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Anatomy, Valves, and Shunts-Part II
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessment, infarct sizing, mass assessment, and cardiac anomalies. Particularly cri... |
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End-of-Life Care
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Summarize the current status of end-of-life care in the United States.
* Explain the principles and ethical challenges of end-of-life care and hospice.
* Discuss the essential elements of effective communication with patient and family.
* List pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic comfort me... |
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AAOS/POSNA Webinar: Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Adolescent and Young Adult Hip
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Define femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and the important history and physical findings of this condition.
2. Classify the adolescent hip conditions which result in FAI and the necessary imaging studies to develop a treatment plan.
3. Identify the various surgical app... |
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Food Allergies
Provided by: NetCE
Food allergy affects nearly 4% to 5% of children and approximately 3% to 4% of adults in the United States, and the prevalence has been increasing since 1997. The number of deaths associated with food allergy remains relatively low, but some reactions can be life-threatening, making it necessary to ensure that individuals with food allergy and thei... |
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Genetics: Colon Cancer
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
The Colon Cancer Genetics course is designed to enhance the participants' knowledge of inherited colon cancer syndromes, particularly Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC, or Lynch Syndrome). The participant will be guid... |
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Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
There has been an increase in childhood obesity in the United States in the last 2 decades. This rise has resulted in an increase in type 2 diabetes mellitus in children (mostly teens). Pediatricians need to be able to evaluate and treat obese children. This includes evaluation and treatment of uncomplicated type 2 diabetes and its associated co-mo... |
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Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Positioning and Stabilization CME
John D. Puskas, MD and Joseph F. Sabik III, MD
RELEASE DATE: July 7, 2006
LAST REVIEWED: July 2009
CME EXPIRATION: July 1, 2012
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Cont... |
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Finding Common Ground in the Use of Insulin Pens: A Patient-Provider Exchange on Barriers and Solutions
Provided by: Med-IQ
Attend this complimentary breakfast workshop designed for the multidisciplinary diabetes care team. Led by faculty experts, interactive, case-based discussions will incorporate the dual perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients with regard to initiating insulin and using insulin pens in the management of type 2 diabetes.... |
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Children, Adolescents, and the Media
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
Edward R. Murrow once commented on television [the new media], "This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and even it can inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends." How true these words ring even more today with regards to the barrage of media surrounding our children. The current gene... |
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Gender Related Needs and Preferences in Cancer Care Indicate the Need for an Individualized Approach to Cancer Patients
Provided by: The Society for Translational Oncology
1. Enumerate reasons for a patient centered model of care and plan changes in your practice/facility consistent with patient-centered care.
2. Differentiate between the general preferences of male and female cancer patients and tailor care of individual patients accordingly. ... |
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CT & MRI Pathology: A Pocket Atlas
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
A Pocket Atlas
Easy to use reference guide filled with CT and MRI images of pathology
Each pathology is accompanied by the description of the etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, imaging characteristics, treatment and prognosis of the disease. As many images as the computer stores in the current equipment, it is to the advantage of eac... |
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The Ohio Nurse Practice Act
Provided by: NetCE
Registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Ohio are legally bound to "practice in accordance with acceptable and prevailing standards of safe nursing care." This course will acquaint nurses with the basics of the Ohio Revised Code, which is the legal parameter for evaluating and disciplining nurses within this State. These spec... |
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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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First/Second/Third Trimester Ultrasound (SAM)
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 2 lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours.... |
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Communicable Disease Testing of Blood Donors
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* list the communicable diseases and define the regulatory authority under which allogeneic blood donations must be tested.
* list the communicable diseases and define the regulatory authority under which autologous blood donations must be tested.
* define the risk versus benefit of s... |
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Thyroid Nodule
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Participants will understand effective assessment of malignant vs. benign thyroid nodules by learning the adequate work-up and treatment. Three representative patients with thyroid nodules are discussed, in the context of euthyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Participants will learn when a thyroid scan or fine needle aspiration of a th... |
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Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
A new edition of the definitive reference for the diagnosis and treatment of tethered cord syndrome (TCS).
Written by renowned specialists, the second edition of Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults is a comprehensive text on the essentials of clinical management for this complex disorder. The book opens with chapters on embryology and ... |
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HIV / AIDS: Review of Antiretroviral Therapy
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Identify the information necessary for determining whether a patient should start HIV treatment.
2. List components of an antiretroviral regimen for the treatment of HIV.
3. Design a monitoring plan for a patient starting antiretroviral treatment... |
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DAN 72nd Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course
Provided by: Divers Alert Network (DAN)
This six-day course is designed primarily for physicians. Emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals with interest in diving medicine may also find the course valuable.
The program includes lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, and both formal and informal discussion sessions with faculty. It is anticip... |
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