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Courses are approved for nurses, case managers, social workers and dietitians--accreditation details are on the first page of each course! |
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Essentials of
Diabetes Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe 3 risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. 2. List 3 treatment goals in type 2 diabetes. 3. Describe 3 treatment strategies for the management of type 2 diabetes. |
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Caring for your Ostomy Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Describe 3 types of ostomies Explain how the ostomies named in objective #1 are formed List 3 different types of ostomy pouching options Describe when to use at least 3 specific ostomy accessories |
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Managing Treatment
Adherence Issues in Diabetes Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. List two non-adherence issues common in diabetes management. 2. Describe one method to motivate diabetes patient adherence. 3. List two examples of community service resources to improve diabetes management adherence. |
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Medical Supplies Coverage in the Medicare Environment
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
•Describe
the different medical supplies categories and what is covered.
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the Medicare eligibility criteria for beneficiaries regarding
medical supplies reimbursement.
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Medicare assignment and what this means for both the beneficiary and
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Wound Care
Treatment: A Review of Recent Literature on Best Practices, Challenges,
and Palliative Care Strategies Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Identify best practices for treatment of pressure ulcers. Describe two challenges in meeting evidence-based recommendations for wound care treatment. Discuss one goal for symptom management of wounds in chronic wound patients |
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Diabetes
Mellitus and Related Treatment Strategies
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: |
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Overview of Wound Care
Treatment Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to: 1. List four barriers to wound healing 2. Describe two ways chronic wounds are categorized 3. Describe two modern treatment options for chronic wounds |
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Clinical and Quality of Life Outcomes for Ostomy
Patients 1. Describe the two primary differences introduced with “fast track” protocols for ostomy patients. 2. List two factors that can affect long-term adjustment to incontinent ostomies. 3. Describe two differences between cancer and non-cancer ostomy patient quality of life outcomes. |
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Incontinent Ostomy Management: An Overview 1. Identify the most common type of colostomy 2. Describe potential complications of colostomies 3. Describe the basic steps of colostomy care |
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Omalizumab Use in the Treatment of Asthma Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Define what omalizumab is and its composition Describe the mechanism of omalizumab Define the goals of treatment therapy with omalizumab List the benefits of omalizumab therapy over those currently available |
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Promising New Treatment Regimens for
Multiple Sclerosis Upon completion of this Journal Club the participant will be able to: Describe two appropriate criteria for study endpoints as recommended by the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the MS Council for Clinical Practice Guidelines groups. List three categories of treatments described in treatment guidelines published by Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the MS Council for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Compare the effects of two different interferon β-1a regimens on MRI outcomes Describe one benefit and one potential detrimental effect of a higher dose of interferon β-1a regimen in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients. Describe the proposed mechanism for natalizumab in MS treatment. |
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Peginterferon and Ribavirin Therapy in Hepatitis C Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Describe the difference between between unmodified and pegylated interferon List two possible adverse effects associated with interferon therapies Compare the sustained virologic response outcomes of combination peginterferon alfa-2a/ribavirin with combination unmodified interferon/ribavirin in chronic HCV Compare the histologic results of two doses levels of peginterferon alfa-2a in patients with cirrhosis or bridging fibrosis. List two appropriate outcomes for interferon treatments in patients with chronic HCV infection |
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Alzheimer's Primer Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a basic understanding of Alzheimer's Disease. its implications, and its affects on the lives of those it touches. It is intended to assist the caregiver with identifying and understanding the cause, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, care management strategies, and support measures of Alzheimer's Disease. |
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Managing Metabolic Complications of Parenteral Nutrition Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to: List three categories of metabolic complications in TPN. Identify at least one marker in each of three categories of metabolic complications. List appropriate interventions for at least two metabolic complications. Describe one category of patients who may be at higher risk for TPN-related metabolic complications. |
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Home IV Antibiotic Therapy in
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Once the course is completed you should be able to: List three types of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) that may be treated with home intravenous antibiotics. Discuss the effectiveness of three antibiotics used in home therapy for soft tissue infections. Describe one special consideration for the treatment of diabetic patients with intravenous antibiotics. |
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Pain
Management: Predicting Outcomes Upon completion of this Journal Club the participant will be able to: Describe two typical pain assessment tools. List factors that are most related to prediction of pain relief in cancer-related pain management. List one potential use of a cancer pain prognosis scale to improve pain management. Describe the relationship between patient expectations for pain relief and patient satisfaction for pain treatment. Describe the complexity of measuring opioid-related side effects. Describe the four stages of chronic pain processing. List three variables that may be related to racial/ethnic differences in pain staging. |
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Therapeutic Uses of Infliximab Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Describe the composition of infliximab Describe two potential mechanisms of infliximab Name four disease states that may benefit from infliximab therapy List the goals of infliximab treatment in at least one disease state |
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Managing Nutrition Support in the Home Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: Identify the effects of long-term and life-long home parenteral nutrition (HPN) on quality of life and health status Identify body composition changes that occur in malnourished patients during the first three months of HPN therapy Describe outcomes in patients with radiation enteritis-induced HPN dependency List strategies in communication to assure a cost effective transition from hospital to home for nutrition support patients. |
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New Perspectives in IVIg Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Describe IVIg and its composition List seven FDA-approved uses and seven off-label uses for IVIg Describe two possible adverse effects to IVIg therapy Define the physiologic effect of IVIg on CIDP |
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Recent Therapeutic Developments in RSV Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Define respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and it’s causes List four types of pharmacological treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) induced bronchiolitis and pneumonia Understand the costs and benefits associated with the use of palivizumab (Synagis) as prophylactic therapy against RSV Name three risk factors associated with increased severity of RSV infection List the factors related to the clinical effectiveness of palivizumab (Synagis) |
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Hemophilia and Factor in the Home Setting Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Define hemophilia and its causes List four symptoms and four causes of bleeding disorders Differentiate between prophylactic and on-demand therapy List benefits and issues of prophylactic therapy, and Identify the effect of postponing prophylaxis on long-term clinical outcomes of the severe hemophilia patient |
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TPN at Home Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to identify and define the primary complication associated with TPN that has been noted by the authors as the principle cause of most feeding-related problems. They will also be able to define several other complications associated with TPN in the home setting, including their frequency and why they occur. Participants will be able to name four specific disease states where the authors note TPN should be the first choice for nutrition support and why this is so. |
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IV Antibiotics: Focus on Cellulitis Upon completion of this course participants will be able to define cellulitis, identify two bacterial causes, and describe four key treatment guidelines according to the journal club authors. |
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Anthropometric
Measures This course will highlight the more typical measures of body dimensions. Included are tables that can be used to calculate additional body composition information and evaluate results. Sources of error are listed in each section. |
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Cannes Conference Update: Nutrition and Lipodystrophy in HIV
Infection This course highlights the Cannes Conference on Nutrition and Lipodystrophy, describing events from each of the days, and providing an overview of the nutrition satellite and the poster sessions. |
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Wound Care Basics This course is written as a general overview of wounds, to instruct the clinician in identification, cause, care and treatment. |
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| Medicare Prospective Payment System
(PPS) This course offers a historical perspective on the implementation of PPS. Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Describe the main impetus for the enactment of Medicare's Prospective Payment System Name three reasons when OASIS data sets need to be completed Name three changes homecare experienced under PPS Name at least one major concern PPS brought to the homecare industry |
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Diabetes Journal Club Upon completion of this course participants will be able to define the testing guidelines for both the American Diabetes Association and the World Health Organization, which method is considered superior. In addition, participants will be able to describe the primary clinical benefit to glucose self-monitoring. |
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Basic BIA-(the short course)
author's bio Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: Describe BIA and its use in health and disease List the four data-types required for the BIA equations Describe how to position the patient to take a reading Define the meaning of the readings from the standpoint of BCM and ECM |
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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
author's bio Upon completion of this course you should be able to do the following things: List criterion (gold standard) measures for body compartments that are used in the development of predictive equations. Discuss the validity and precision of BIA measures in relation to criterion methods. Differentiate between linear and exponential equations used to predict body compartment volumes. Discuss the limitations of body composition evaluation by tetrapolar BIA. Discuss the uses of body composition evaluation in a clinical setting. Describe a multi-compartment body composition model. Discuss the physiologic basis for body compartment increases and decreases. Interpret a standard three-compartment body composition report. |
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Wasting
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course carries CEs for: |
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case manager |
social worker |
dietitian | ||||
| Notes on accreditations |
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Nursing:
Hi-R-Ed Online University is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 13804). The programs listed above will earn the participant continuing education credit upon successful completion of the post-test. The number of credits available varies by course--see the list above for the number of credits available.
Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses may be used toward
fulfilling the following state requirements: The following states do not have specific continuing education requirements for nurses. However, Hi-R-Ed Online University's Programs for Nurses meet the contact hour requirements for those states that have them in the following list:
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Dietitians:
Hi-R-Ed Online University is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Regulation (CDR), provider # NU003. The programs listed above will earn the participant continuing education credit upon successful completion of the post-test. The number of credits available varies by course--see the list above for the number of credits available. Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses fulfill the continuing education requirements for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered in all 50 states.
Social Workers:
Hi-R-Ed Online University, #1091, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, phone: 1-800-225-6880, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Hi-R-Ed Online University maintains responsibility for the program. Where noted, Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses are approved for continuing education credit for social workers by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board.
Case Managers:
Courses denoted as approved for case managers are approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) for continuing education credit hours as noted on the first page of each course. Approval number on file with both Hi-R-Ed Online University and the Commission for Case Manager Certification as directed by CCMC. |
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All
continuing education and training courses receive approval based on your
clinical specialty and state of licensure. It is your responsibility to make sure that you meet all credentialing requirements for the state and agency that issues your license(s). Certain states may have special requirements that cannot be maintained through courses given outside of a classroom environment. |
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