Osteoporosis: The Brittle Bone Disease (3006 / 9006 )  View online course now

Expires: 09/2012

Author:

Peggy M. Goulding , PhD
Shelda L. K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN

The goal of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Emphasis is on an understanding of the life-long risk factors for the development of the disease, particularly those that reflect lifestyle choices. New treatment approaches are outlined based on medical research. Consideration is also given to the unique challenges presented by osteoporosis in men.

Course objectives include:

1. Identify the two types of bone tissue and their anatomical distributions.
2. Outline the physiological and emotional sequence of events resulting in osteoporosis.
3. Define the role of the “skeletal storehouse” in maintenance of the body’s calcium balance.
4. Name three health conditions that can increase risk for development of osteoporosis.
5. List five lifestyle factors contributing to the risk for osteoporosis.
6. Identify the prevalence and risk factors for development of osteoporosis in men.
7. Outline current methods and criteria for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
8. List the primary pharmacological approaches to osteoporosis treatment.
9. Recognize recent medical research findings relevant to osteoporosis treatment and prevention.
10. Identify ways to minimize fractures in patients with osteoporosis.

The Power of Words: Steps to Positive Criticism (3022)   View online course now

Updated - Expires: 10/2011

Authors:
Mary Ann Evans
Shelda L.K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN

The goal of this course is to discuss criticism in its many different forms. The aim is to shape your attitudes about criticism, to help you understand the basis for many criticisms, and to help you understand your reaction to criticism. It will focus on various types of criticism and techniques used for coping. The information will be applicable to any health professional or supervisor who feels susceptible when criticized. It applies to all areas of practice because criticism is experienced in all levels of the healthcare industry.

Course objectives include:

1. Enumerate some of the myths associated with the realities of criticism.
2. Select some of the factors directly related to the caregiver’s self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence.
3. List some of the requirements necessary to demonstrate assertive behavior.
4. State three actions demonstrated with passive behavior.
5. Describe ways to identify anxiety in a client.
6. Identify techniques to reduce critical behavior in clients.
7. List three methods to cope positively with criticism.
8. Enumerate some of the individual rights that must not be given up or abridged in the workplace.
9. Relate a person’s life positions and how they influence a view of self-worth.
10. Tell how an individual’s gender is thought to correlate directly with self- criticism.

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