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Parkinson's Disease
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting 1% of the population at age 65, 2-3% at age 85. Neurodegenerative disorders are increasing in prevalence due to demographic changes, and there are a variety of new treatment options. This cou...
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Geriatrics: Pain Management Strategies in the Elderly Inpatient
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation.
The management of pain in hospitalized elderly patients represents a clinical challenge for many clinicians and most trainees. Appropriate analgesic choice and dosing require knowled...
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Pulmonology
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...
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Atrial Fibrillation and Managed Care: Current Approaches and Future Directions for Long-Term Therapy
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common age-related arrhythmia, is a major public health problem in the United States.
The first article in this supplement describes trends in the prevalence and incidence of AF in the United States and the etiology of, risk factors for, complica...
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End-of-Life Care
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Summarize the current status of end-of-life care in the United States.
* Explain the principles and ethical challenges of end-of-life care and hospice.
* Discuss the essential elements of effective communication wit...
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Dental Considerations for Geriatric Patients
Provided by: NetCE
The general population of the United States of America is aging, and aging effects changes in the oral mucosa, supporting alveolar bone, and the teeth. This course will discuss the oral manifestations of the aging process and their relationship these have on oral and systemi...
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Geriatrics: Dementia, Elder Abuse, and Driving
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation.
Dementia is an important diagnosis that is frequently missed until its later stages. In this module, clinicians will learn the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting w...
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Aggressive Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Purpose Statement
A 10-year follow up of the original Lipid Treatment Assessment Project (L-TAP) survey was recently published. Overall, 73% of patients reached their LDL-C goal; in high-risk patients, the rate was 67%. Despite this improvement, in high-risk patients (i.e.,...
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Assessment and Management of Pain in the End of Life
Provided by: NetCE
Because pain is frequently encountered in the palliative and hospice care environments, a knowledge of appropriate diagnosis and alleviation is vital to all members of the interdisciplinary team. A comprehensive discussion of these topics will provide the knowledge base nece...
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Geriatric Massage - Online CE Class for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population. Information contained in this course includes: Demographics of Aging, Geriatric Massage Techniques, Benefits of Geriatric Massage, Precautions and Contraindications, Anatomi...
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End-of-Life Care for West Virginia Healthcare Professionals
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Explain the principles and ethical challenges of end-of-life care and hospice.
* Discuss the essential elements of effective communication with client and family.
* List pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic physical-c...
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Genetics: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a relatively common genetic disease with an extremely wide range of manifestations, which can affect nearly any of the body's o...
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Embracing the Multidisciplinary Approach for the Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc.
The goal of this lesson is to Identify barriers to the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). List attributes of patients who should be treated for PMO, according to NOF guidelines. Describe nonpharmocologic strategies to prevent PMO. Distinguish among single-agent ...
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Geriatrics: Skin and Chronic Wound Care in Older Adults
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation.
Skin and chronic wound problems are common clinical challenges for physicians and trainees who provide care for older patients. Appropriate assessment and wound care management decis...
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Training Guidelines for the Special Care of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Provided by: Corexcel
After completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders the participant will be able to:
1. Explain the differences between ADRD and the term "dementia."
2. Use basic strategies and guidelines for verbal and nonverbal communication.
3. Understand specific techniqu...
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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. Ident...
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Nursing Home Patients: Risk Management in Long Term Care
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Nursing home patients today are older, sicker, and more frail than ever before. Multiple chronic conditions, reduced mobility and cognition put them at risk for polypharmacy, falls, malnutrition, and pressure ulcers. Primary care physicians not based in the nursing home hav...
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Genetics: Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This course is supported by educational grants from Celera and the Applera Charitable Foundation.
Diabetes is a heterogeneous disease. While the practitioner can generally distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes on the basis of clinical features, t...
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Stroke: Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Provided by: ATrain Education Inc.
Presents major types of stroke and risk factors. Provides a review of brain anatomy and deficits associated with various types of stroke and describes treatment regimens, prehospital, and ED treatment. Rehabilitation following acute stroke is discussed in detail. Recent adva...
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Evidence Based Treatment of Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, and Pain Management
Provided by: University Learning Systems
Session 1 – Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - An Evidence-Based Heart Failure Review
Session 2 – Thursday, August 9, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Review of Anticoagulation
Session 3 – Friday, August 10, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidenced-Based Revi...
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Rheumatology and Geriatrics
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...
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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...
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Addressing Barriers to Optimal Care of Patients with MDD and GAD in the Long-Term Care Setting: The Pharmacy Perspective
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
At the end of this knowledge-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:
Recognize barriers to the optimal care of the older patient with depression and anxiety and develop one strategy to address these barriers in your practice.
Critically analyze current tre...
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Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Provided by: NetCE
Osteoporosis has increasingly become a major health problem. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has estimated that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and 34 million have low bone mass, or osteopenia, which places them at risk for osteoporosis. Approximately half of ...
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Unlimited Nursing CEs + State Mandated Courses
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Features:
Quality Nursing Continuing Education At Affordable Price - Only $69.99.
1 Year Unlimited Access To All Approved State Mandated + Nursing CE Courses.
Board of Nursing Approved Online Courses - Accepted In Most States.
100% Online Approved T...
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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 v...
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Hematology/Oncology
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...
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Pain Management in Long-Term Care: Practical Considerations and New Directions
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Upon completion of this knowledge-based activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Summarize practical strategies for recognizing and assessing pain in the long-term care population,particularly for cognitively impaired residents.
2. Evaluate the efficacy and safe...
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Non-hodgkins Lymphoma in Older Patients
Provided by: American Society of Clinical Oncology
With an expanding geriatric population, it is important for cancer providers to be prepared to address the unique issues that relate to older patients. In this module, participants will explore three practical case scenarios that address issues related to the care and treatm...
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Geriatrics: Osteoporosis
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation.
Osteoporosis is common, and associated fractures are both costly and morbid. This virtual patient module is an interactive web-based tool aimed at educating physicians on the importa...
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