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PCA: 25 Years in the Making: Where Are We Now?
Provided by: ProCE
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and nurses will be able to:
* Describe quality improvement models for PCA and the role of nursing and pharmacy in these models
* Discuss pain management in the acute care and ambulatory environment
* Integrate the management of risks associated with PCA use and adequacy of analgesia
* Identify the f... |
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Stroke: First Response
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to present an up-to-date discussion of the recommended emergency response for acute stroke.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* List the basic types, causes, and symptoms of stroke
* Explain how patients, family, or bystanders should respond to a potential stroke
* Discuss the actions recommend... |
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Domestic Violence Education for Florida Healthcare Professionals
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Isolate the risk factors for domestic violence.
* Describe the healthcare implications of 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 domes... |
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Strategies for Lifelong Learning in Pharmacy CPD 101
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
1. Define Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
2. Describe the need to improve how pharmacists approach their continuing education
and lifelong learning
3. List and describe the components of CPD
4. Apply knowledge to a personal CPD example
5. Compare and contrast the traditional CE model with a CPD model... |
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MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA, PLEOMORPHIC VARIANT, INVOLVING THE BONE MARROW. Check Sample Hematology 1003-CME/CMLE
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the typical patient with mantle cell lymphoma.
* describe the standard immunophenotype of mantle cell lymphoma.
* identify the aggressive variants of mantle cell lymphoma.
* discuss the prognostic implication of mantle cell lymphoma, blastoid and pleomorphic variants.
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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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Venous Thrombosis
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
The most common presentations of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity and pulmonary embolism. A risk factor for VTE, either hereditary or acquired, can now be identified in approximately 80 percent of patients. Furthermore, there is often more than one factor at play in a given patient. As an example, 5... |
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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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Cardiology Update for Primary Care: Strategies for the Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Our Evolving Epidemic of Heart Failure
Provided by: American Medical Seminars
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiac disorders with a special emphasis on heart failure; determine and employ various physical exam techniques as well as appropriate diagnostic tests that should be considered to assess the severity of the patient's problem and make an acc... |
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The Diagnosis & Management of Complications of Mitral Valve Repair
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Developed as part of the STS e-learning initiative under the guidance of the Workforce on Clinical Education of the Council on Education and Member Services. The module is an interactive, self-guided learning module that focuses on common difficulties that may arise in the operating roomafter mitral valve repair surgery. The module is designed for ... |
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Accident and Emergency Radiology-A Survival Guide
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
Learn the how and why of trauma radiography
You will learn to tailor the exam to fit the needs of the patient in trauma where acting fast is a must. It is also an excellent reference guide for emergency procedures. It has a logical presentation with descriptions of images and what the expected radiograph should demonstrate. Included are head to ... |
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To graft or not to graft? Do coronary artery characteristics influence early outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery? Analysis of coronary anastomoses of 5171 patients
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the impact that small coronary arteries have on outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.
* Understand differences of coronary arteries between men and women and the impact they might have on differential outcomes between genders after coronary artery bypass grafting... |
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HIV/AIDS: A Comprehensive In-Depth Review
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Trace the etiology and epidemiology of HIV.
* Name the factors affecting risk for transmission of HIV in general and among healthcare workers in particular.
* Discuss accepted procedures for HIV testing and post-test counseling.
* Describe the clinical manifestations and treatment guideli... |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Be able to apply the guidelines when diagnosing a patient with CTS.
2. Be able to apply the guidelines in treating CTS patients.
3. Understand evidence-based medicine and how the AAOS guideline development process promotes transparency and eliminates biases.... |
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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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Infection Control & Standard Precautions for Healthcare Workers
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss requirements for infection control training.
Spell out professional responsibilities for monitoring infection control practices and interventions for compliance and safety.
Explain the chain of infection and describe the way infection control concepts are applied... |
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EQIPP: Give Your Immunization Rates A Shot in the Arm
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Increasing immunization rates for any practice can be challenging. This EQIPP course is designed to identify immunization rates in your practice, barriers to immunization delivery systems and techniques to overcome those barriers through the use of clear aims that reflect expert principles and proven quality improvement methods and tools.
Thi... |
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Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Provided by: Corexcel
After reading Cultural Competence in Healthcare the participant will be able to:
1. Describe specific characteristics about the composition, cultural aspects, and unique health care issues concerning African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives.
2. Explain the meaning of language and culture.... |
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Management of Hyperlipidemia
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Abnormalities in lipid metabolism contribute to increased risk for developing coronary heart disease and other forms of vascular disease. This course will review current guidelines for patients with a variety of lipid disorders.... |
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A Review of Asbestos and Related Consequences
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the origin of asbestos and its impact on health.*
2. Identify the risk factors and etiology of asbestos-related diseases.*
3. Differentiate between various asbestos-related diseases.*
4. Provide information on the current regulation of asbestos.*
5. Recognize... |
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Beyond Informed Consent (US)
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Patients have more choices than ever before about new procedures and treatments. The proliferation of medical news in the popular media fuels unrealistic expectations for a perfect outcome, making a truly Informed Consent more important than ever. However, Informed Consent continues to be a source of medical error and medical malpractice claims. ... |
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SET 2-Volume MRI of the Male Pelvis Series
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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Pain Management
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Explain the nature of pain and its definitions, characteristics, types, and sources.
* Recall methods to assess, diagnose, intervene, evaluate, and document pain management.
* Discuss pharmaceutical and complementary and alternative interventions for pain.
* Explain ethical and legal issu... |
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Clinical Competence in Cardiac CT, volume 4 (DVD-ROM)
Provided by: Meetings By Mail®
The newest volume in the Clinical Competence in Cardiac CT series, Volume 4 contains 35 advanced cases and completes the ACCF/AHA Level 2 Case Requirements attainable through enduring materials. Also applicable to annual Cardiac CT case maintenance and ACR proficiency requirements. Several advanced Cardiac CT lectures, as well! Also, the 35 cases ... |
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Pathologic T0N1 Esophageal Cancer After Neoadjuvant Therapy and Surgery: An Orphan Status
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* describe clinical characteristics unique to the ypT0N1 esophageal cancer group
* characterize the discrepancy between clinical staging and pathologic staging after completion of induction therapy for esophageal cancer
* describe estimated survival for pa... |
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Skin Cancers
Provided by: NetCE
The key to reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with skin cancers is prevention and early detection. Family physicians and others involved in the primary care of adults and children are in a unique position to routinely evaluate patients for skin cancer as well as to educate their patients about self-examination and preventive measures. ... |
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Navigating the Management of Chronic Pain:
A Pharmacist's Guide
Provided by: Power-Pak C.E.®
Provide the pharmacist with practical information to support the assessment and management of patients with chronic pain.... |
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Communication Skills: Why Bother?
Provided by: The Texas Medical Association
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1) define effective communication as it relates to the patient-physician relationship; 2) identify three ethical reasons to improve patient-physician communication; 3) list four barriers to effective patient-physician communication; 4) describe the three trust-building behaviors for im... |
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Hypoxemia
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
Hypoxemia occurs when there is a low level of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia may be manifested by changes in mental status, shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure, changes in heart rate, dysrhythmias, cyanosis diaphoresis, and cool extremities. Hypoxemia often leads to hypoxia, which is a decrease of oxygen to the tissues of t... |
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Metastatic Case Studies in Prostate, Breast, Colorectal, and Lung Cancer
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: We wish to gratefully acknowledge an educational grant from Sanofi Aventis for this course.
The cases will include differential diagnoses, pathogeneses, and treatment approaches and will illustrate the role of the primary care provider and the oncologist in the management of this disease. Prostate, colorectal, breast, and lung c... |
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