Catalog 77 CP | 30 Contact Hours
| Included Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coping With COPD: An Integrative Approach | 5 hrs | Evaluation |
| Power of Words: Steps To Positive Criticism | 10 hrs | Evaluation |
| Science of Infection Control principles | 10 hrs | Evaluation |
| Fibromyalgia: A Truly Mysterious Disease | 5 hrs | Evaluation |
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Coping With COPD: An Integrative Approach (3016/9016)
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Valid through: 05/2011
| Author: | Kim Cathcart, MS, RN, RRT |
The goal of this course is to familiarize you with a variety of aspects of COPD, using an integrative approach. Nurses are important facilitators in coordinating treatments and teaching the patient in areas that range from nutrition, breathing exercises, medication usage/adherence, pathophysiology of the disease process, and alternative therapy modalities. You will also briefly learn about the four major diseases involved, including A/P, etiology, and pathogenesis. A review of ABGs, V/Q ratio, clinical features and treatments of COPD will be discussed. The goal is to provide you with optimum, accurate information including a lengthy section of Bonus Information that introduces you to natural methods, home remedies, and nutrient plans to give your patient the opportunity to incorporate complementary therapies along with their medical protocol.
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Summarize chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma and bronchiectasis.
- Define the normal control of ventilation in order to identify abnormal pathologies like hypoxic drive and CO2 narcosis.
- Differentiate auscultation of adventitious and vesicular breath sounds.
- Define normal ventilation / perfusion ratios and relate abnormalities in disease states.
- Outline normal blood gas values as a review of what disease states change these normalities.
- Distinguish COPD abnormalities in roentgenograms and EKG's and incorporate them with disease states.
- Outline treatment options for COPD clients, by identifying areas researchers are working on to improve COPD's effects.
- Outline integrated material and synthesize to complete critical thinking segment.
Power of Words: Steps To Positive Criticism (3022/9022)
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Valid through: 10/2011
| Authors: | Mary Ann Evans, BS, MS Dr. Carolyn Mikanowicz, RN, PhD 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 communication skills, 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 desires to learn and utilize tools to assist with interpersonal/professional skills. It applies to all areas of practice because positive criticism and communication skills are vital in all levels of the healthcare industry.
Upon completion of this material, the dedicated learner will:
- Enumerate some of the myths associated with the realities of criticism.
- Select some of the factors directly related to the caregiver's self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence.
- State three actions demonstrated with passive behavior.
- Identify techniques to reduce critical behavior in clients.
- List three methods to cope positively with criticism.
- Enumerate some of the individual rights that must not be given up or abridged in the workplace.
- Tell how an individual's gender is thought to correlate directly with selfcriticism.
- List some typical dialogues contained in the "black tapes."
- Provide some prerequisites necessary for handling criticism.
- Describe how an individual demonstrates assertive abilities.
- List and describe some types of personal power.
- Name some of the various types of criticism and techniques used for coping.
- List some factors that support stress theory.
- Define communication & variables that influence communication interaction.
- Select some of the behavioral and physiological manifestations of anxiety.
Science of Infection Control Principles (2024)
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Valid through: 06/2012
| Authors: | Patti V. Hoffman, RN, BS, MPH, CIC Diana Harland, BS, CCRC |
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and other healthcare professionals in the principles of infection control through a better understanding of epidemiology and pathogen transmission, as well as through federal regulations and recommendations. It is our goal that healthcare professionals will then recognize their responsibility to apply these scientifically-based principles to minimize the opportunity for transmission of disease, and therefore be able to make a significant impact on their community.
Upon completion of this material, the dedicated learner will:
- Outline reasons for proper infection control standards as defined by the CDC, and understand how healthcare workers can make a significant impact on reducing the cost of healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
- Recognize the components of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and know the responsibilities of employers and employees as required by federal law.
- List some infection control equipment, supplies and precautions required by law to be provided to the healthcare worker environment.
- Identify personal protective equipment and recognize its effectiveness against bloodborne pathogens.
- Identify the role of the healthcare worker in the management of infection control practices.
- Recognize the importance of handwashing and be able to instruct patients in proper handwashing technique.
- List appropriate methods necessary to assure sterilization of instruments and equipment in the hospital and/or clinic.
- Outline Standard and Transmission-based Precautions.
- Identify strategies to prevent the transmission of hepatitis.
- Name a common mode of transmission for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
- List procedures required to minimize risk of contracting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- Recognize the symptoms of H1N1 infection and be able to apply specific recommendation for H1N1 infection control.
Fibromyalgia: A Truly Mysterious Disease (3223)
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Valid through: 04/2012
| Authors: | Maryann Leslie, PhD, RN, CNP, CHES Shelda L.K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN |
The goal of this course is to identify the preva- lence, clinical features and treatment of fibro- myalgia. You will learn to identify management strategies for the patient, family and/or significant others. It is essential that healthcare professionals possess an understanding of fibromyalgia, the clinical spectrum of the condition, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies.
Upon completion of this material, the dedicated learner will:
- Identify the prevalence, gender, and age demographics of fibromyalgia in the general population.
- Outline the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the classification and diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- List clinical features of fibromyalgia.
- Define widespread pain as it occurs in the patient with fibromyalgia.
- State the specific locations identified in the different areas of the body that are tender in the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Recall emphasis areas to be included in the health history and physical examination of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Differentiate between the terms trigger point and tender point.
- Name other medical conditions that should be included in the differential diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Summarize the etiological factors proposed in an attempt to explain the clinical findings in fibromyalgia.
- Identify management strategies for the patient, family and/or significant others in fibromyalgia.
- Clarify the purposes of drug therapy in the management of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Explain the frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise recommended for the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Describe the effects of physical therapy modalities used in the management of the patient with fibromyalgia
- Identify terms used to describe fibromyalgia.
- Name several complementary/alternative therapies that are effective in alleviating fibromyalgia symptoms.