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course carries CEs for:	nurse	case manager	social worker	dietitian
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Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG): A Review of Recent Literature Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Discuss education standards that include self monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). Describe two strategies to improve outcomes using SMBG. Discuss at least one relationship between SMBG and the complications and costs of diabetes.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
Diabetes Mellitus and Related Treatment Strategies Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: Describe the etiology of type 2 diabetes. List three types of therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes. List three strategies to contain healthcare costs associated with diabetes care and treatment.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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	1.0		1.0	1.0	for a password
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	for a password
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.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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)	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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 postponingprophylaxis on long-term clinical outcomes of the severe hemophilia patient	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	*for a password*
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.	5.0		5.0	5.0	for a password
Wound Care Basics This course is written as a general overview of wounds, to instruct the clinician in identification, cause, care and treatment.	1.0		1.0	1.0	for a password
Medicare Prospective Payment System (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	1.0		1.0	1.0	for a password
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.	1.0		1.0	1.0	for a password
Wasting author's bio	1.0			1.0	for a password
course carries CEs for:	nurse	case manager	social worker	dietitian

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