1008: Leadership in Health Care (Nurses)

The role of RTs and Nurses is evolving and growing. Historically their place to shine has been in hospital and notably in critical care. Although this is still absolutely true, and remains relevant, a broadening scope within these professions is emerging. Standing on the shoulders of home care and with the Extra Mural Program (the […]

1003: Anesthesia and Sleep Apnea (Nurses)

Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this continuing education course, you should be able to: Identify why sleep apnea is of concern to anesthetists, explaining the various risks Describe the nature and effects of sleep and anesthesia on ventilation Identify and discuss the effect of age and other physiological variables in sleep Explain the various […]

1003: Anesthesia and Sleep Apnea (Kentucky)

Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this continuing education course, you should be able to: Identify why sleep apnea is of concern to anesthetists, explaining the various risks Describe the nature and effects of sleep and anesthesia on ventilation Identify and discuss the effect of age and other physiological variables in sleep Explain the various […]

1003: Anesthesia and Sleep Apnea

Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this continuing education course, you should be able to: Identify why sleep apnea is of concern to anesthetists, explaining the various risks Describe the nature and effects of sleep and anesthesia on ventilation Identify and discuss the effect of age and other physiological variables in sleep Explain the various […]

703 II: Sleep Disorders (NURSES)

Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: -Identify and discuss the key elements of basic sleep science, including circadian biology and Sleep Neurobiology Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics of Sleep and Waking Identify and discuss the key elements of restricted sleep, including the neurobehavioral and physiological effects – Discuss what is […]

703 II: Sleep Disorders (Kentucky)

Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: -Identify and discuss the key elements of basic sleep science, including circadian biology and Sleep Neurobiology Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics of Sleep and Waking Identify and discuss the key elements of restricted sleep, including the neurobehavioral and physiological effects – Discuss what is […]

703 II: Sleep Disorders

Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to: -Identify and discuss the key elements of basic sleep science, including circadian biology and Sleep Neurobiology Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics of Sleep and Waking Identify and discuss the key elements of restricted sleep, including the neurobehavioral and physiological effects – Discuss what is […]

1005 Advanced Blood Gas Analysis (NURSES)

  Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Relate arterial blood gas results to the abnormal physiologic processes underlying cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Classify the four types of acid-base imbalance according to underlying causes. Review the body’s mechanisms of compensation for acid-base imbalance. Compare and contrast hypoxia and hypoxemia. Examine various […]

1005 Advanced Blood Gas Analysis (KENTUCKY)

  Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Relate arterial blood gas results to the abnormal physiologic processes underlying cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Classify the four types of acid-base imbalance according to underlying causes. Review the body’s mechanisms of compensation for acid-base imbalance. Compare and contrast hypoxia and hypoxemia. Examine various […]

201: Arterial Blood Gas: Critical Care (KENTUCKY)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: BY THE END OF READING THIS LESSON, THE PRACTITIONER WILL BE ABLE TO: Compare and contrast the difference between primary acidosis and primary alkalotic states. Describe three metabolic problems. Do they result in alkalosis or acidosis? Why? Describe three respiratory problems. Do they result in acidosis or alkalosis? Why? Describe the process utilized […]

201: Arterial Blood Gas: Critical Care (NURSES)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: BY THE END OF READING THIS LESSON, THE PRACTITIONER WILL BE ABLE TO: Compare and contrast the difference between primary acidosis and primary alkalotic states. Describe three metabolic problems. Do they result in alkalosis or acidosis? Why? Describe three respiratory problems. Do they result in acidosis or alkalosis? Why? Describe the process utilized […]

201: Arterial Blood Gas: Critical Care (GENERIC)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: BY THE END OF READING THIS LESSON, THE PRACTITIONER WILL BE ABLE TO: Compare and contrast the difference between primary acidosis and primary alkalotic states. Describe three metabolic problems. Do they result in alkalosis or acidosis? Why? Describe three respiratory problems. Do they result in acidosis or alkalosis? Why? Describe the process utilized […]

308: Circadian Rhythm (Kentucky)

ABG-CRITICAL CARE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Define what is meant by the term “circadian rhythm” Identify the role that circadian rhythms play in human life Identify potential disorders related to those rhythms and indicate their causes Identify the available treatments for disorders in circadian rhythms

1007: COVID-19 (NURSES)

  What is SARS-COV-2, Covid-19? The first case of COVID-19 was reported Dec. 1, 2019, and the cause was a then-new coronavirus later named SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is believed to have originated in an animal and changed (mutated) causing illness in humans. In the past, other infectious disease outbreaks have been traced to viruses originating in […]

1007: COVID-19 (GENERIC)

  Introduction What is SARS-COV-2, Covid-19? The first case of COVID-19 was reported Dec. 1, 2019, and the cause was a then-new coronavirus later named SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is believed to have originated in an animal and changed (mutated) causing illness in humans. In the past, other infectious disease outbreaks have been traced to viruses originating […]

1007: COVID-19 (KENTUCKY)

What is SARS-COV-2, Covid-19? The first case of COVID-19 was reported Dec. 1, 2019, and the cause was a then-new coronavirus later named SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is believed to have originated in an animal and changed (mutated) causing illness in humans. In the past, other infectious disease outbreaks have been traced to viruses originating in birds, […]

1006: Neonatal Hypertension (NURSES)

  Learning Objectives: Identify the recent advances in the study of neonatal hypertension Identify the etiology and risk factors associated with neonatal hypertension Identify the associated thromboembolism associated with this hypertension Identify the renal parenchymal abnormalities associated with neonatal hypertension List the bronchial issues associated with neonatal hypertension

1006: Neonatal Hypertension (KENTUCKY)

  Learning Objectives: Identify the recent advances in the study of neonatal hypertension Identify the etiology and risk factors associated with neonatal hypertension Identify the associated thromboembolism associated with this hypertension Identify the renal parenchymal abnormalities associated with neonatal hypertension List the bronchial issues associated with neonatal hypertension

1006: Neonatal Hypertension (GENERIC)

  Learning Objectives: Identify the recent advances in the study of neonatal hypertension Identify the etiology and risk factors associated with neonatal hypertension Identify the associated thromboembolism associated with this hypertension Identify the renal parenchymal abnormalities associated with neonatal hypertension List the bronchial issues associated with neonatal hypertension