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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, Afro-Latina and Caribbean. Although there are similarities, there are also di... |
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Inherited Bleeding Disorders
Provided by: CMElectures
Dr. Raffini, M.D., is assistant professor of pediatrics -University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA and attending physician in the division of hematology -Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. She has completed a two-year National Hemophilia Foundation sponsored fellowship in clinical hemostasis. Here, she disc... |
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Drop Foot
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the pathophysiology and incidence of drop foot.
2. Describe the various neurologic and musculotendinous etiologies of drop foot.
3. Recognize the typical clinical presentation of patients with drop foot.
4. Identify and describe imaging studies and other tests helpful ... |
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Disparities In Asthma: Who Is At Risk? Disparities in prevalence, healthcare utilization and morbidity attributable to asthma continue to increase primarily among minority and poor populations.
Provided by: CME University
Asthma in the United States continues to be characterized by alarmingly persistent, if not increasing, healthcare disparities. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed asthma prevalence, disease characteristics and self-management education in the United States over the period of 2001 – 2009. The overall prevalence ... |
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COPD in the Primary Care Setting: Comprehensive Strategies for Diagnosis and Management
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 10% of people 40 years old and older and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2007, twelve million people were diagnosed with COPD. However, it is believed an additional 12 million people have COPD, but remain undiagnosed, and there were no... |
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Neuroreceptor Molecular Imaging of the Heart
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Neuroreceptor Molecular Imaging of the Heart... |
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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 violence and enhance practitioners safety.... |
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Communicating with Patients After Adverse Events
Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
You chose to work in health care in order to care for people. So when you accidentally harm a patient, it can be exceptionally hard to talk about it. In this course, you’ll learn why communicating with patients after adverse events can feel so difficult for health care professionals – and why it’s nonetheless essential. You’ll learn what to... |
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Facial and Scalp Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online CE course is designed to enhance your knowledge about how facial massage can lead to more luminous skin by releasing tension, toxins and impurities. In this online home study Facial and Scalp Massage CE course, participants will have access to an overview of information related to the history of facial massage; benefits of facial massag... |
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VISICU Critical Care Review -February 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Review the issue of H1N1 influenza of severity requiring hospitalization
* Review the issue of the subset of hospitalized H1N1 influenza patients requiring ICU care.
* Review the characteristics of H1N1 patients requiring ICU care
* Review the care administered to H1N1 patients admitted to... |
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Breast Masses in Children and Adolescents: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation (
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Identify an age-appropriate differential diagnosis for breast enlargement or a mass in a child or adolescent. 2) Recognize the features of each of the common breast masses in children and describe how to distinguish one from another. 3) Discuss the differences in evaluation and management of breast masses in children and adu... |
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2012 Pediatrics Intensive Board Review Course
Provided by: MedStudy
A 6-1/2-day course for physicians seeking to expand and reinforce their knowledge and clinical competencies in Pediatrics, focusing on subjects that are directly relevant to clinical scenarios that will be encountered on the ABP Certification or Recertification Board exam, as well as in the clinical setting.
Featuring 14 nationally renowned Peds... |
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Bleeding During Pregnancy
Provided by: NetCE
Identifying the potential causes, as well as the appropriate assessments and any treatment required, is critical to intervening or consulting in a timely and meaningful way. This course provides a discussion of the differential diagnosis of a few of the many hemorrhagic conditions that may present during pregnancy, including the incidence and poten... |
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Infection Control: The New York Requirement
Provided by: NetCE
Healthcare professionals have the responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control in all healthcare settings and to oversee and monitor those medical and ancillary personnel for whom the professional is responsible. This course provides the information necessary for healthcare professionals to monit... |
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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 traditions in the grieving process.
4. Explain the psychological, spir... |
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HIV/AIDS: Epidemic Update
Provided by: NetCE
As we begin the 21st century, the amount that has been learned and written about HIV infection and disease and its influence on individuals and society is staggering. Since the discovery of HIV, scientists have made major inroads in understanding modes of transmission, infectivity, and pathogenicity. Knowledge about the characteristics and behavior... |
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Problematic Renal and Adrenal Masses (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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The New HIV Statute and Regulations: Practical Guidance for Rhode Island Clinicians
Provided by: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
**Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:**
* Recognize the importance of statewide initiation of routine HIV testing to permit early diagnosis and help limit the spread of HIV in the community
* Identify the requirements pertaining to HIV counseling, testing, reporting, and confidentiality based on the Rhode Island D... |
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MRI Pitfalls in Orthopaedic Imaging
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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Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders
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 an... |
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What Healthcare Professionals Should Know About Exercise
Provided by: NetCE
One of the foremost causes of the obesity epidemic is the fact that few people engage in leisure-time physical activity. According to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-half of U.S. adults do not perform the minimum amount of exercise needed to prevent diseases, such as diabetes and high blood ... |
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Venipuncture and Pharmacology
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
Study the list of requirements for successful venipuncture.
Everything you need to know about venipuncture and pharmacology for contrast media procedures. The techniques for administration, pharmacology of dose units, documentation and charting, and the response to allergic reactions when performing a venipuncture are covered. This is a good ... |
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The Johns Hopkins Neuroradiology Review (EM)
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Program Description
This course is intended to address the needs of general radiologists and neuroradiologists practicing in the community. All course material will be presented in a case-based format to ensure the delivery of practical information in its clinical delivery of practical information in its clinical context. We will place great emph... |
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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 disorders that target the oral mucosa can adversely affect the quality of life.... |
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Manual of High Risk Pregnancy & Delivery, 4th Edition
Provided by: Anderson CE
With today's technologic advances, high risk pregnancies and deliveries now have a better chance of having a positive outcome. With this manual, you can be more knowledgeable about screening for risk factors, preventive management, and appropriate interventions when problems arise. The book also includes information on incidence, etiology, physiolo... |
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Multidetector CT of Aortic Dissection: A Pictorial Review
Provided by: Radiological Society of North America
Learning Objectives: 1) Identify the two types of aortic dissection and list the indications for treatment. 2) Describe the imaging parameters and the typical and atypical imaging findings in aortic dissections. 3) Discuss the imaging features of complications that can arise from aortic dissections.... |
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Surgical Decision Making
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Sponsored by:
ACTIVITY TITLE: SURGICAL DECISION MAKING (COMPLETION OF ACTIVITY SATISFIES ONE YEAR OF ABS MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION PART II WITH SELF-ASSESSMENT)
ACTIVITY RELEASE DATE: APRIL 7, 2011
ACTIVITY EXPIRATION DATE: APRIL 7, 2013
ACTIVITY LAST REVIEW DATE: APRIL 7, 2011
AMOUNT OF CME CREDIT: Up to a maximum of 5 ... |
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Genetics: Lung Cancer
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in nonsmokers, comprising nearly 60% of cases, and it is associated with the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutation. For patients with suspected lung cancer, it is impo... |
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Managing Special Healthcare Needs
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
The evolution of the medical home has had a profound influence on contemporary models of healthcare delivery. The medical home has become a recognized standard for delivering primary care to children and adults. Healthcare reform is currently a topic of high interest to most people in the United States. Reform could include improved mechanisms of p... |
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Trafficking in Persons: A Primer for the Health Care Professional
Provided by: CMDA - Christian Medical and Dental Associations
Human trafficking, otherwise known as modern day slavery is thought to have more than 27 million victims today. There has been a resurgence in awareness and counter trafficking interventions in the last few years both domestically in the US as well as globally. However, the health care community as a whole has been slow in recognizing this as a hea... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
