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AAOS Guidelines: Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (nonarthroplasty)
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Apply the guidelines when treating a patient with osteoarthritis of the knee.
2. Evaluate evidence regarding nonoperative treatment protocols for care of the patient with osteoarthritis of the knee.
3. Understand evidence-based medicine and how the AAOS guideline development pro... |
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Pain: The Nature and Experience of Pain
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of pain and symptom management, including the nature, sources, assessment, diagnosis, and interventions to relieve pain.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and sources.
* Identify current standards id... |
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2010 URAC CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Provided by: AAACEUs.com
If the goal of the American medical system is to provide optimal care for all patients, health care providers must understand cultural differences that create conflicts and misunderstandings and that can result in inferior medical care.
Over the next 15 yeas, the African-American, Hispanic, and Asian-American ethnic groups will expand at a rate ... |
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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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Pain Assessment & Management in the Older Adult
Provided by: Corexcel
After reading Pain Assessment & Management in the Older Adult the participant will be able to:
1. Define pain.
2. Describe how pain impacts the aging adult.
3. State common misconceptions and facts about pain.
4. Explain the physiology of pain.
5. Identify the four types of pain.
6. Describe pain behaviors.
7. Explain ... |
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Liver MRI -Part IV Diffuse Hepatocellular Disease
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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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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Pain Management for Oregon Health Professionals
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the management of pain and its nature, sources, assessment, interventions, documentation, ethical and legal issues, and effects upon various groups of people.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and ... |
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MRI of the Knee Patella & Anterior Knee Pain, Part II
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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Tuberculosis: An Update
Provided by: NetCE
In a global perspective, the effect of TB on the health and economy of the world is staggering. It has been estimated that 2 billion people worldwide have active TB. This represents one-third of the world's population. In 2008, 9.4 million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis, and 1.8 million died of TB-related illnesses. The retur... |
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Endemic Mycoses in Wisconsin: An Update on Treatment and the Role of the Pharmacist
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
To provide an update on the treatment of mycoses endemic to Wisconsin and review Infectious Diseases Society of America.... |
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Management of Myocardial Infarction
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to National Institutes of Health, most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart starves for oxygen and heart cells die.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational acitivity the p... |
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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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Pregnancy: Physiologic Changes and Laboratory Values
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to provide a review of normal and abnormal physiological changes that may occur during pregnancy and the laboratory values that indicate these changes.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Identify abnormal laboratory results for a variety of pathologic problems during pregnancy.
* Describe norma... |
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Pneumonectomy is a valuable treatment option after neoadjuvant therapy for stage III non-small-cell lung cancer
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the impact of previous neoadjuvant therapy on survival of stage III non-small cell lung cancer following pneumonectomy.
* Identify the various predictors of survival after neoadjuvant therapy and pneumonectomy based on univariate and multivariate analysis from this stud... |
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The Human Side of Quality Improvement
Provided by: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
If you want to improve a complex system, you’ll probably need to convince the people around you to do things differently. But a change that seems sensible and beneficial to you may feel threatening to others. In this course, you’ll learn why culture change is crucial to the success of many improvement projects. You’ll discover the most common... |
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Hyperthyroidism: Exploring Treatment Strategies
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.Explain the biosynthesis, transport, and control of thyroid hormones.*
2.Discuss the etiology and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.*
3.Review treatment options for hyperthyroidism.*
4.Develop an individualized pharmacotherapy and monitoring plan for the management of hyperthyr... |
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2009 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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MRI of the Knee Anatomy -A Comprehensive Overview, Part I
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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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Provided by: NetCE
This course will be applicable to healthcare professionals who use the computer in their daily work or who encounter patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. An evaluation of available treatments for a diagnosis of computer-related injury will be provided. According to the Bureau of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Association, certain profess... |
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Lower Extremity Trauma: Knee, Ankle and Foot
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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Contraception 1409
Provided by: CMEweb.com
**Objectives:**
* Identify clinical, legal, or scientific issues related to development and provisions of contraceptive technology or other reproductive services
* Describe how those issues affect services and patient care
* Integrate practical solutions to problems and information into daily practices, according to advice from nationally r... |
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New York Infection Control Course - New York State Department of Health Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Course Curriculum: Six Essential Elements (2010 NYSDOH Syllabus)
Element 1 : 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 profession is responsible.
Element 2 : Modes & Mechanism of Tr... |
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Oral and Extraoral Plasmablastic Lymphoma: Similarities and Differences in Clinicopathologic Characteristics
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the morphologic features of plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) presenting in oral and extraoral sites.
* discuss the utility of immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of PBL, and its utility for differentiation between PBL presenting in oral and extraoral sites.
* discuss the utilit... |
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Clinical411 Anaphylaxis:
When does a caregiver or patient administer epinephrine by automatic injector to a child or to themselves who has previously experienced an anaphylactic reaction?
Provided by: Medicor Learning
Clinical411 is a dynamic, online educational platform that provides easy and immediate access to evidence-based answers from experts to current clinical questions you may be facing in your practice.
Upon review of this Clinical411 answer, you should be able to educate caregivers and patients about when to treat a child (or self) who has a histo... |
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Neurosurgical Operative Atlas: Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
This volume, part of the second edition of the highly regarded Neurosurgical Operative Atlas series, presents the latest techniques for managing the full range of spinal and peripheral nerve problems. Each chapter addresses a different surgical procedure, guiding the reader through patient selection, preoperative preparation, anesthetic techniques... |
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Understanding and Managing Epilepsy
Provided by: FreeCE.com
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which clusters of nerve cells in the brain sometimes signal abnormally. This disorder affects about 2.7 million Americans, and results in an estimated annual cost of $15.5 billion in medical costs and lost or reduced earnings and production. People of all ages are affected, but particularly the very young and ... |
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Genetics: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory arthritis, affecting up to 1% of the adult population. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that 2.5 million people suffer from the disease, with a societal monetary cost measu... |
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Pediatric Brain Tumors
Provided by: CMElectures
Michael J. Fisher, MD, is assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a neuro-oncologist in the Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Here, he discusses the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment for several types of pediatric brain tu... |
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Radiological / Nuclear Incident : Psychological Consequences Management
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Define radiation disasters.
Describe the role of public health and the health community in radiation disasters.
Distinguish the unique psychological effects of radiation disasters.
Define skills and techniques used when performing Psychological First Aid in radiation disasters.
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
