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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 practices; and 4) devise processes and systems to enhance patient safety.... |
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Dermatology
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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Diabetes, Type 1
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Differentiate type 1 from type 2 diabetes
* Describe the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes
* Explain the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes
* State the criteria and methods used to diagnose type 1 diabetes
* Discuss the management of type 1 diabetes
* Identify important complications of type... |
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Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Arthritis
Provided by: CMEweb.com
**Objectives:**
* Summarize the most recent significant primary care medicine-related studies
* Discuss up-to-date information on all aspects of primary care, including new drugs, techniques, equipment, trials, studies, books, teaching aids, and other information pertinent to primary care
* Evaluate the credibility of published data and recom... |
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Clinical Challenges in Chest Radiology
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Although the chest radiograph remains the first-line imaging test for the evaluation of patients with suspected thoracic disorders, newer imaging modalities such as CT, high-resolution CT, MR, and PET imaging are playing an increasing role. There is a need to provide radiologists and clinicians with up-to-date information on the appropriate use of ... |
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Management of Dyslipidemias: NCEP ATP III 2011 Updates and Looking Beyond LDL
Provided by: CRM Healthcare
Management of cardiovascular disease is a rapidly changing area of clinical practice, with emerging research and practice altering widely accepted tenets. While the importance of treating dyslipidemias based on cardiovascular risk factors is highlighted by the NCEP ATP III clinical practice guidelines, recent clinical trials reveal the focus on dy... |
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Importance of Exercise and Nutrition Following SCI
Provided by: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Objectives
1. Educate health care providers, future health care providers and persons with SCI about the importance of exercise and nutrition in preventing secondary complications.
2. Describe the current evidence-based research addressing exercise and level of injury.
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Infection Control Course for Maryland Licensed Dental Professionals
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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Histology Matters: Personalized Therapy for Patients with NSCLC (Enduring Material – Online Tumor Board)
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
OVERVIEW
Recent advances in the recognition of histologic subtypes as prognostic and predictive factors in nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have created a new era of personalized therapy for patients with this disease. According to the latest data, the histologic subtype of NSCLC may influence a patient’s treatment regimen and, in turn, surviv... |
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Case 1: A 37-Year-Old, Female 911 Operator Who Works the Night Shift and Complains of Insomnia and Depression
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this activity, participants should be better able to
Improve the identification and diagnosis of shift work disorder, using screening questions and diagnostic tools
Outline management strategies for patients with shift work disorder that optimize sleep, alertness, and circadian rhythm alignment
Overvie... |
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MRI of the Upper Extremity Overview of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist
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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Addressing the Challenges in Risk Assessment and Risk Management in Multiple Sclerosis
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
A new era of MS therapeutics is upon us. The list of FDA approved therapies is not just expected to increase in size over the next three years, but the agents on the list will expand in complexity - each with a novel mechanism of action, benefit profile and risk potential. Neurologists treating MS patients are anxious to formulate protocols for ini... |
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MRI of the Finger_1
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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The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Acute Migraine
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to
1. Educate patients, using a Collaborative Care Model, to make appropriate therapeutic decisions that improve clinical outcomes
2. Identify key issues that impact accurate diagnosis of migraine
3. Recognize signs and symptoms of migraine ... |
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Surgical Decision Making
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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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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Conformance With Preferred Practice Patterns in Caring for Children With Esotropia
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
To evaluate documentation of the initial evaluation in patients with esotropia, with respect to history, physical examination, care management, and patient education, for the presence of key elements as defined in the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Summary Benchmarks for Preferred Practice Patterns.... |
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As Disaster Lingers -PTSD in Adults
Provided by: Nurse.com
The purpose of this program is to help healthcare providers understand PTSD and provide them with the necessary cultural strategies to intervene successfully in Haiti and reach sustainable outcomes. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
* Identify events that may lead to PTSD.
* Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD.... |
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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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Diabetes 2010, Volume 21
Provided by: Yale University School of Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes... |
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MRI of the Female Pelvis --Part III Including Ovary, Inflammatory Disease, Pelvic Pain & Masses
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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Wound Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Identify the three phases in the healing of skin wounds.
List at least five things that hinder wound healing.
Summarize the steps in caring for an acute wound.
Describe the proper way to cleanse a wound.
Discuss the various ways to close an acute wound.
Explain the signs and symptoms of an ... |
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A Prescription for Preceptors: Healing the Generational Divide
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe the meaning and significance of the four generations involved in pharmacy
education and the workplace today.
2. Define the similarities and differences that exist between each of the four generations.
3. Assess your own precepting style... |
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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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Assessing Patient Vitals: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure (Students Can Help!)
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Proficiently obtain accurate vital signs.
2. Correctly document results
3. Provide accurate information to patients upon completion of vitals assessments.
4. Avoid common errors made while performing a vitals assessment.
5. Integrate experienti... |
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Diagnostic & Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Upper Extremity
Provided by: American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
After completing this self-directed study, the participant should be able to:
1. Demonstrate how to optimize an ultrasound image by selecting the appropriate transducer and adjusting the gain.
2. Modify current practice techniques to utilize ultrasound imaging in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extre... |
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Molecular Imaging of Alzheimer's Disease
Provided by: SNM Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy
Molecular Imaging of Alzheimer's Disease... |
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Managing Joint Pain and Associated Conditions
Provided by: Power-Pak C.E.®
Provide pharmacists with an update on the newer approaches to the management of osteoarthritis and provide strategies for educating, counseling, and monitoring patients about the relief of joint pain.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: Discuss the etiology and pathophysiology of osteoarthritis. Describe the changing environment and its newest approach to t... |
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Genetics: ADPKD
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
This case study illustrates a common clinical scenario (i.e., renal cystic disease in a proband with an inconclusive family history) and many issues related to diagnosis and management of polycystic kidney disease.... |
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Multiple Sclerosis in Managed Care: Managing Decisions and Shaping Health Outcomes
Provided by: ASiM
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a costly disease in terms of its effects on patients’ quality of life and its financial cost to society. The introduction of treatments that are designed to change the natural disease course has focused attention on the economic burden of MS. Balancing cost-effective treatment with current guidelines and optimal therapy... |
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Why Nurses and Case Managers Need to Know About Customer Service
Provided by: Corexcel
After reading Why Nurses and Case Managers Need to Know Customer Service the participant will be able to:
1. Define customer service.
2. Determine what contributes to customer satisfaction.
3. Explain why customer service will be even more important in the new millennium than it is today.
4. Focus on all of your customers, but rec... |
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