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Bloodborne Pathogens
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* List the basic components of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard.
* Describe two common bloodborne diseases and their modes of transmission.
* Explain the purpose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
* Identify several types of personal protective equipment (PPE), work practices, and engineering controls that can help to decrease your risk of ...
Specialties:
Hematology
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Diabetes, Type 1
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 1 diabetes
Specialties:
Pediatrics | Nephrology | Internal Medicine | Glaucoma / Retinopathy | Diagnosis / Assessment / Patient History | Diabetes
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Diabetes, Type 2
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Distinguish type 2 diabetes from type 1 diabetes.
* Trace the normal physiology of sugar in the body.
* Describe the underlying disorders of insulin resistance and beta cell abnormalities.
* State the medical criteria for diagnosing diabetes and describe the initial workup.
* Discuss the treatment options for type 2 diabetes.
* Expla...
Specialties:
Internal Medicine | Diabetes
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Domestic Violence Education for Florida Healthcare Professionals
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 domestic violence.
* Identify resources available in...
Specialties:
Social Issues | Sexual Issues
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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Domestic Violence Education for Kentucky Nurses
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Describe the scope and dynamics of domestic violence.
* List the signs and symptoms and effects of domestic violence.
* Discuss legal remedies for protection.
* Isolate lethality and risk factors for domestic violence.
* Describe client/family interventions to protect the victims and prevent future violence.
* Identify resources avai...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | OB/GYN / Women's Health
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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End-of-Life Care
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 with patient and family.
* List pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic comfort measures for the dying patient.
* Assess psychoso...
Specialties:
Pediatrics | Palliative Care / Hospice | Pain Management | Oncology / Cancer / Radiation Therapy | HIV / AIDS | Geriatrics / LTC
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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End-of-Life Care for West Virginia Healthcare Professionals
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-comfort measures for care of the dying client.
* Assess psychosocial and emotional concerns of the client and family.
* De...
Specialties:
Palliative Care / Hospice | Pain Management | Oncology / Cancer / Radiation Therapy | Geriatrics / LTC
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Hand Hygiene
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* State the relationship between hand hygiene and the acquisition of healthcare-associated pathogens.
* Describe hand cleansing techniques and the accepted principles of surgical hand antisepsis.
* Summarize the categories of hand cleansers and their applications.
* Identify factors affecting adherence to hand hygiene guidelines among he...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | Preventive Care | Microbiology / Virology | Education / Teaching
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (1 CH)
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
* Describe modes of transmission for HIV.
* Summarize the testing-related requirements of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
* Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
Specialties:
Social Issues | Infectious Disease | HIV / AIDS | Epidemiology
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (2 CH)
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
* Describe modes of transmission, diagnosis, and current tests for HIV.
* Explain infection prevention measures for HIV/AIDS.
* Summarize the basic components of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
* List common psychosocial issues associated with HIV infection.
* Define the issues for special ...
Specialties:
Social Issues | Infectious Disease | HIV / AIDS | Epidemiology
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (3 CH)
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
* Describe modes of transmission and current tests for HIV.
* Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
* Identify prevention strategies for HIV/AIDS.
* Summarize the basic components of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
* List common psychosocial issues associated with HIV infection.
* D...
Specialties:
Social Issues | Infectious Disease | HIV / AIDS | Epidemiology
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (4 CH)
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 the issues and practical steps in HIV/AIDS preven...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | Psychiatry / Mental Health | Infectious Disease | HIV / AIDS
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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HIV/AIDS for Washington Healthcare Professionals (4 CH)
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Trace the etiology and epidemiology of HIV in Washington State and worldwide.
* Name the factors affecting risk for transmission of HIV in general and among healthcare workers in particular.
* List confidentiality and legal reporting requirements for HIV/AIDS.
* Summarize the psychosocial issues associated with HIV/AIDS, including issu...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | Preventive Care | HIV / AIDS | Education / Teaching
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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HIV/AIDS for Washington Healthcare Professionals (7 CH)
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Trace the etiology and epidemiology of HIV in Washington State and worldwide.
* 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 guidelines for HIV/AI...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | Preventive Care | Infectious Disease | HIV / AIDS
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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HIV/AIDS for Washington Healthcare Workers (2 CH)
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Describe HIV/AIDS in Washington State and worldwide.
* Identify who is at risk for HIV infection.
* Explain what causes AIDS and how someone can become infected with HIV.
* Review Washington State regulations for control of HIV/AIDS.
* State Universal and Standard Precautions for both healthcare and home settings.
* Discuss ways to r...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | HIV / AIDS
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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HIV/AIDS: A Comprehensive In-Depth Review
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 guidelines for HIV/AIDS.
* List confidentiality and le...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | Infectious Disease | HIV / AIDS
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Describe the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms on public health and the healthcare system.
* Discuss important epidemiologic principles related to multidrug-resistant organisms.
* Outline accepted prevention control measures for reducing the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms.
* Discuss the costs and feasibility of reducing ...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | Infectious Disease | Immunology / Immunosuppression
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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New York State: Child Abuse and Neglect
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Define maltreatment, abuse, and neglect according to the New York State Family Court Act and Social Services Law.
* Identify physical and behavioral indicators of child maltreatment.
* State the risk factors contributing to child abuse.
* List situations in which mandated reporters must report suspected cases of maltreatment.
* Summar...
Specialties:
Pediatrics | Law / Legal | Family Medicine | Ethics
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing
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New York State: Infection Control Guidelines
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss New York State's 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.
* Define engineering controls, work practic...
Specialties:
Public Health / Community Health | Infectious Disease
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Physician | Physician Assistant
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Perinatal Depression
Early Detection, Prevention and Treatment
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
* Recognize symptoms and differentiate among disorders.
* Discuss the disorders' potential impacts on the child's development and mother-infant relationship.
* Describe screening tools and list effective treatment approaches.
* Discuss maternal...
Specialties:
OB/GYN / Women's Health
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Postpartum Care
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 treatment of maternal complications seen during the ...
Specialties:
Psychiatry / Mental Health | OB/GYN / Women's Health
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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 approaches for achieving outcome goals.
Specialties:
Psychiatry / Mental Health
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Pregnancy: Physiologic Changes and Laboratory Values
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 normal and abnormal physiologic changes of pregnancy.
Specialties:
Pathology | OB/GYN / Women's Health | Cardiology / Cardiovascular
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Stroke: Acute Treatment
Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to present an up-to-date discussion of acute treatments available for stroke.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Differentiate between treatments for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
* Discuss thrombolytic drug treatment, including a patient's eligibility for and the administration of rtPA
* Summarize the principles of the medical managemen...
Specialties:
Neurology
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Stroke: Emergency Department Evaluation
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the basic responsibilities of a stroke center
* List the steps for evaluating a potential acute stroke
* Review the neurological examinations and imaging techniques used to diagnose strokes
Specialties:
Neurology
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Stroke: First Response
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 recommended for emergency responders to potential stroke ...
Specialties:
Neurology | Acute Care
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Stroke: ICU Care and Potential Complications
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss neurological assessment and diagnosis of complications in stroke patients
* Recognize common medical complications of acute stroke
* Explain the causes of these complications
* List recommended medical and nursing responses to these complications
Specialties:
Neurology | Critical Care / Intensive Care | Acute Care
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Stroke: ICU Care and Potential Complications
Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss neurological assessment and diagnosis of complications in stroke patients
* Recognize common medical complications of acute stroke
* Explain the causes of these complications
* List recommended medical and nursing responses to these complications
Specialties:
Neurology | Critical Care / Intensive Care | Acute Care
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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Stroke: Managing Patient Recovery
Wild Iris Medical Education
The purpose of this course is to present the primary elements of post-hospital care recovering stroke patients.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* List the primary-care goals for a recovering stroke patient
* Describe the basic features of medical rehabilitation programs for stroke patients
* Summarize the lifestyle changes recommended to reduce the recurrence of stroke...
Specialties:
Rehabilitation / Therapy | Neurology
Disciplines:
Nurse Practitioner | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy
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