LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: List the classifications and diagnosis protocols of Diabetes as defined in these new Standards of Care Identify the protocols for prevention/delay of Type 2 diabetes as outlined in these new Standards Identify the diabetes care in specific populations and settings as outlined […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify the overall goals of the guidelines shown here in this course List the key guidelines shown here Define what is meant by “baseline” activities Identify the four levels of physical activity discussed in this course (86 pages)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to: Differentiate between the various chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Differentiate between the various restrictive pulmonary diseases. Describe the pathophysiology of the infectious respiratory disease processes. Discuss the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolic disease. Summarize the effects of pulmonary pathology due to trauma. (124 pages)
Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Define what is meant by Daytime CPAP Titration Compare results of patients who receive a regular nocturnal CPAP titration with patients who receive a daytime CPAP titration. Explain the purpose of daytime CPAP titration (51 pages)
Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: List the advantages of Adaptive-Servo Ventilation Compare the benefits patients receive with CSA-CSR treatment with ASV those received with CPAP. Describe the connections between sleep studies, daytime sleepiness, respiratory function, and cardiovascular assessment (28 pages)
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: Explain what nitric oxide is and why healthcare professionals are so interested in this topic. Identify the physical and biological properties of nitric oxide. Summarize research findings regarding use of nitric oxide therapy in animals and humans. Identify and discuss the three major […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this section, you will have mastered the following learning objectives: Give five indications for pulmonary function evaluation. Identify the major muscles of breathing during inspiration and expiration. Distinguish between dead space ventilation and effective ventilation. Describe the production and function of surfactant in the lungs. Define the following terms: Compliance […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to Identify, Study and Discuss: Define and discuss CPAP Explain what is meant by “compliance” in the context of CPAP treatment Discuss why compliance is so important List and discuss the factors that affect compliance rates Identify the actions that caregivers can take to […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: List and discuss the current Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Explain the existing systems for the Classification and Diagnosis of diabetes Discuss the processes of DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF GDM Explain the differences of DIABETES CARE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Identify and […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to Identify, Study and Discuss: Define OSA and describe its symptoms, causes, pathology, and treatments Discuss the interactions/relationships between COR PULMONALE & OSA Identify and discuss the wide variety of sleep disorders, including their symptoms, consequences, and treatments Explain what is meant by “insomnia” […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to Identify, Study and Discuss: Basic sleep science Wide variety of sleep restrictions Pediatric sleep disorders Impact of sleep on health and areas where more research is needed (127 pages) 30 Contact Hours
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Define what is meant by the term “narcolepsy” Identify the ways in which narcolepsy is diagnosed Identify the etiology of narcolepsy List the various ways in which narcolepsy can be treated List the medications most frequently used in association with narcolepsy Identify occupational and social accommodations for the disabilities due to or associated […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successfully completing this continuing education course, you should be able to: Define Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, discussing its major features Describe the connection between GRD and sleep disorders Identify possible treatments for GRD, with an eye to reducing sleep disruption (33 pages)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this section, given an open-book, multiple-choice exam, you will be able to apply the information learned to correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the test items. Successful completion of this exam will require you to have mastered the following learning objectives: 1. Discuss the goals of the critical care […]
Mechanical Ventilation is an interim life support procedure that in itself is not therapeutic. Its purpose is to maintain a patient’s ventilation and give the physician time to provide medical treatment with drugs, surgery and other procedures. A plan for weaning the patient from the ventilator should be developed and implemented as soon as the […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify and discuss the stages of fetal lung development, summarizing its functions in utero and transitions at birth. Describe the development of fetal circulation. Explain the role surfactant plays in the development of neonates. Identify and discuss the stages of labor and delivery, […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: List the classifications and diagnosis protocols of Diabetes as defined in these new Standards of Care Identify the protocols for prevention/delay of Type 2 diabetes as outlined in these new Standards Identify the diabetes care in specific populations and settings as outlined […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this continuing education unit, you will be able to: Identify and discuss the key guidelines for clinicians regarding the diagnosis and treatment of the West Nile Virus Discuss the etiology and epidemiology of West Nile Virus Describe the symptoms of WNV Discuss the extent to which WNV has impacted the […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this section, given an open-book, multiple-choice exam, you will be able to apply the information learned to correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the test items. Successful completion of this exam will require you to have mastered the following learning objectives: 1. Discuss the goals of the critical care […]
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the basic elements of blood gases, how they are analyzed, and how that information is used in health care. Identify how blood gases fit into the overall respiratory system. Discuss blood gas analyzers and explain how they work. List and discuss the […]