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Developmental and Behavioral Coding Strategies
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
This course is designed to help you understand the intricacies of the procedural and diagnostic coding systems, documentation, and valuation. You may then accurately diagnose and care for your patients, generate accurate data to improve information about the frequency of developmental and behavioral conditions, and, ultimately, be fairly paid for t... |
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Florida Mandated Domestic Violence 2 Hours Course for Nursing, Dental and Other Healthcare Professionals.
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the healthcare implications of domestic violence.
Isolate the risk factors for domestic violence.
List the signs and symptoms of domestic violence.
Discuss appropriate documentation in cases of suspected domestic violence.
State Florida's reporting requirements for domestic violence... |
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Fibromyalgia: The Patient Who Hurts Too Much
Provided by: Foundation for Care Management
**Objectives:**
At the completion of this course, the healthcare professional will be able to:
1. Discuss the prevalence, incidence, and epidemiology of fibromyalgia.
2. Examine through case studies, discussion, and reflection best practices in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of patients with fibromyalgia.
3. Describe the origins... |
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Psychiatry/Pain Management
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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SCHIZOPHRENIA: IMPROVING THE CONTINUITY OF CARE TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PATIENT OUTCOMES
Provided by: ASiM
GOAL
To educate psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and pharmacists about the need to identify and apply evidence-based management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with schizophrenia.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The intended audiences for this activity are psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and pharmacists who care fo... |
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss traumatic events associated with PTSD.
* Explain the relationship of trauma, stress, memory, and emotions to PTSD.
* List diagnostic criteria of PTSD identified by American Psychiatric Association.
* Identify the primary outcome goals of treatment for PTSD.
* Describe therapeutic... |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Provided by: CMElectures
Hans Liu, MD, FACP, is a professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Here, he defines chronic fatigue syndrome, discusses the diagnostic approach, and evaluates therapies. Historically, chronic fatigue syndrome was known as neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion and also as benign myalgic encep... |
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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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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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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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Healthy Sleep: Biology of Normal Sleep and the Consequences of Insufficient Sleep
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: Cephalon, Seprecor, Takeda, and Sanofi-Aventis have provided an unrestricted educational grant to support this CME course.
This online course provides an overview of the importance of sleep in health and disease, the mechanisms underlying the regulation of normal sleep and wakefulness, the impact of inadequate and poor sleep, an... |
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A Review of Psychiatric Emergencies
Provided by: NetCE
The course introduces professionals who may or may not currently work in emergency departments to the issue of psychiatric emergencies. Psychiatric illnesses that may require emergency treatment are divided between those involving adults and children. Within each of these categories, individual illnesses are presented with a short description of th... |
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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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Mental Health Sequelae of Extreme Violence
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
The world today has become a very violent place. More than 50 countries and over 1 billion people today have been affected by mass violence. America has been attacked by terrorists and is facing future attacks. The mental health impact of this violence can be high. Studies have shown that in times of distress, most citizens will seek out family mem... |
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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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Sleep Deprivation: The Metabolic Costs of Chronic Partial Sleep Loss
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Understand the prevalence of sleep deprivation in the United States.
2. Recognize the sleep disorders that give rise to partial sleep deprivation.
3. Understand the impact of sleep deprivation on glucose metabolism, appetite regulation, and energy expenditure.
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The Role of Spirituality in Health and Mental Health
Provided by: NetCE
A large percentage of the population in the United States indicates that they are affiliated or adhere to a specific religious orientation. Despite the general population's reliance on spirituality, the fields of social work, mental health counseling and nursing have been reluctant to introduce and incorporate religion and spirituality in the profe... |
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Best Practices for Building a Successful Physiatric Research Center in an Academic Medical Center
Provided by: American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
* Identify the basic elements of research capacity,
* Analyze their department and identify strengths and weakness of the existing research program,
* Identify the strategies and best practices needed to build a successful research program, and
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Lifestyle Medicine for Stress Management
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is co-sponsored by the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine.
"Stress" is a common patient complaint and chronic stress related symptoms can directly or indirectly account for a substantial proportion of primary care office visits. Adapting to excess stress may give rise to negative coping strategies such as poor diet, smo... |
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Be a Myth-buster: Stop the Misconceptions about Fibromyalgia
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
Purpose/goal: To provide registered nurses with an overview of evidence-based information on the latest strategies for identifying and managing the patient with fibromyalgia.
**Objectives**
* Identify factors that can make diagnosing fibromyalgia a challenge.
* Describe the pharmacologic management of fibromyalgia.
* Discuss the nonpharmacolo... |
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Nursing Management of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describes the importance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment - during and post-chemotherapy treatment.
Identify the clinical importance/ significance of Chemotherapy Induced Cognitive Impairment for the nursing professionals
Describe the etiology, mechanism, risk factors, screening/... |
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
Provided by: NetCE
For many years, children with autism were thought to have emotional problems or to suffer from schizophrenia. However, it is now understood that autism is a physical disorder, characterized by specific symptoms that vary in type and severity with each individual. Autism spectrum disorders include autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasiv... |
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Time and Stress Management
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
At the conclusion of this lesson, successful participants should be able to:
1. Explain how time pressures and other stressors negatively affect their social and
occupational functioning and their physical and mental health.
2. Discuss various techniques to managing ones' time and learn a system for
scheduling one's activities.
3. Recognize sy... |
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (4 CH)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the causes of HIV/AIDS and its incidence in the United States and in Florida.
* List possible co-infections and explain their management.
* Name commonly used tests for HIV/AIDS.
* Describe modes of transmission for HIV.
* Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
* Outline t... |
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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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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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Assessment and Treatment of Depression in the Primary Care Setting
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
This course provides the non-psychiatric physician with an up to date approach to the assessment and treatment of major depression in the primary care office setting. The program defines the key features and sub-classificant of depressive disorders and relates the subclassification to concrete treatment planning and medication prescribing issues. A... |
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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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Club Drugs
Provided by: NetCE
The drugs methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), ketamine, flunitrazepam, and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), collectively known as "club drugs," have become widely used by college students and by a segment of the youth population that attends all-night dance parties known as "raves." This course will provide the most pertinent up-to-date information r... |
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Atypical Antipsychotics from a Primary Care Perspective
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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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
