129: Perspectives-Determining when Medical Treatment is Futile (KENTUCKY)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Define what is meant by medical “futulity” Identify the individuals whose input is important in making “futulity” decisions Identify the various circumstances that can exist in which “futility” decision-making is required Discuss the role of “ethics” in futility discussions

1005 Advanced Blood Gas Analysis (GENERIC)

  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 […]

203: A Systematic Approach for Interpreting ECG Arrhythmias (KENTUCKY)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion of this chapter the student will have mastered the following objectives. Be able to define the term cardiac, myocardium, electrocardiogram (ECG), “heart rate”, depolarization, repolarization, arrhythmia, Sinus Rhythm, & aberrant conduction Name the heart’s four chambers. Be able to define the stages of cardiac circulation. Be able to define the components […]

915: Domestic Violence and Children (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the nature and scope of the problem known as “domestic violence. Discuss what is being done by the healthcare system to deal with this problem.and explain how the legal system has responded to the problem. Identify steps healthcare professionals can take to […]

919: Shoulder Pain (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify the key elements of diagnosing shoulder problems List and discuss the differences between the most common diagnoses Discuss and compare the various treatments available for shoulder problems Explain how to evaluate the merits of exercise vs. arthroscopic decompression (45 pages)  

918: Carpal Tunnel (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Explain the Etiology of carpal tunnel syndrome. Identify and explain the primary care treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome. Discuss the potential outcomes of endoscopic surgery. Identify and discuss the options to surgery. (56 pages)

917: REM Sleep (NURSES)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Define what is meant by “REM Behavior Disorder” (RBD) and discuss the causes. Identify and discuss the potential consequences of having RBD. Explain how RBD is diagnosed. Identify and explain the treatments available for RBD. (63 pages)

916: Jet Lag and Sleep (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Define and discuss the term “Jet Lag”. Explain the cause of Jet Lag. 3. Identify the steps that can be taken to prevent or minimize the effects of Jet Lag.4. List and discuss the steps that can be taken to “treat” the symptoms […]

914: Medical Errors (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: You will be able to explain the significance of the To Error is Human Report, and identify its highlights. You will be able to list and discuss key steps that can be taken in preventing medical errors. You will be able to discuss […]

913: HIV/AIDS (KENTUCKY)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Discuss the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS incidence in the United States. Identify when Aids was first reported in the United States, and explain its growth. Describe Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in United States. Describe and discuss the evolution of HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Identify the […]

913: HIV/AIDS (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Discuss the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS incidence in the United States. Identify when Aids was first reported in the United States, and explain its growth. Describe Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in United States. Describe and discuss the evolution of HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Identify the […]

912: Next Hospital Crisis Infection (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Define and discuss Acinetobacter baumannii and the potential threat it poses to American hospitals. Describe its incidence and the impact it is having today. Identify and discuss the current efforts to control the infection. Discuss the infection’s causes, methods of diagnosis, and modes […]

911: Sleep Inertia (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define and discuss what is meant by “sleep inertia” Explain its symptoms, epidemiology, frequency of occurrence List the potential treatments and preventive actions that can be taken regarding sleep inertia (21 pages) for Nurses 3 Contact Hours

801: Home Respiratory Care (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to: Identify the problems and background associated with providing patient care in the home environment. Identify the “caregivers” involved and discuss their various qualifications. Identify and discuss the role of regulators associated with healthcare delivered in the home setting. Identify and discuss the […]

910: Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) concerning influenza vaccination of health-care personnel (HCP) in the United States. Targeted at health-care facility administrators, infection-control professionals, and occupational health professionals responsible for influenza vaccination programs and influenza infection-control programs in their institutions. (21 […]

909: Pain Management in Children (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify and discuss the key elements of a pain management plan. List some of the questions that need to be asked of patients regarding “pain”. Identify the important elements of the “children’s pain bill of rights”. List and discuss the “do’s” and “don’ts” […]

908: Emergency Preparedness (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: List and discuss the key relevant legal requirements for hospitals and emergency preparedness. Identify and explain the key elements of a hospital’s emergency response plan. Identify and discuss the important aspects relating to the training of employees for emergencies. (20 pages)