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An Overview of Substance Use Disorders | 1.00 | |
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Substance use is a growing problem across populations. As a helping professional, you need a basic understanding of how substance use affects your clients. This information will help you to provide support and resources to help clients seek treatment and recovery. In this course, you will explore substance use disorders, how they develop, and their impact on individuals. The course also explains your role as a paraprofessional when working with individuals with substance use disorders. You will be provided an overview of evidence-based interventions and the types of substance use treatment programs available, when additional treatment may be necessary. Detailed examples will help you to apply this information in your own work. The goal of this course is to provide paraprofessionals and peer support specialists in health and human service settings with information on substance use disorders and evidence-based interventions. Explain what a substance use disorder is, how it develops, and how it impacts individuals. Identify strategies that paraprofessionals can use when working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders to encourage behavior change. Describe the types of treatment that exist for people diagnosed with substance use disorders. Instructor |
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Managing Coagulopathies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The focus of this course is coagulopathies. In general, the term coagulopathy refers to bleeding disorders. This course will provide a review of the components of a clot. It will also provide you with valuable information about how to care for those with coagulopathies such as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), and warfarin-induced coagulopathy. The goal of this course is to provide nurses in the critical care setting with a general overview of coagulopathies, including the recognition and nursing management of ITP, DIC, HIT, and warfarin-induced coagulopathy. Describe the etiology and presentation of DIC, ITP, HIT, and warfarin-induced coagulopathy. Identify proper nursing care for those with DIC, ITP, HIT, and warfarin-induced coagulopathies. Identify emergency findings in those with coagulopathies and discuss the appropriate nursing interventions. Instructor |
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Perioperative Series: Anesthesia and Medication Management | 1.75 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Anesthesia administration has become increasingly safer, but is not without risk. Patient- and family-centered care and the desire to save costs has led to a shift in perioperative care needs from “stabilize and admit” to “stabilize and discharge.” Each patient undergoing anesthesia requires competent, professional nursing staff to assist in timely and safe medication administration, maintenance, and recovery. Knowledge of anesthetic techniques, agents, and adjuvants is vital to this competence. Define the different types and stages of anesthesia. Describe anesthetic agents and adjuvants commonly used for the perioperative patient. Identify perioperative preparation, complications, and nursing interventions. Instructor |
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Motivational Interviewing and Lifestyle Changes | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Healthcare professionals witness the impact on patients’ quality of life and also see how hard it is for people to make changes in their health. Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered way to have a conversation that supports those struggling to make behavioral changes. The provider helps the patient explore personal motivators and identify their own goals. The approach is based on what matters to the patient. When each member of an interprofessional team practices from this point of view, the results can be positive for the patient and for the practitioners. Identify how the spirit and the four processes of Motivational Interviewing help patients consider their own reasons for change. Recall at least three specific Motivational Interviewing skills you can use to help patients resolve ambivalence in favor of making change. Subject Matter Expert |
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About Privacy and Confidentiality for Non-HIPAA Covered Entities | 0.25 | |
Non-accredited Education
Origination: Expiration: You work for a company that provides services to many people. You may need to discuss personal information about the people you serve, but this must be done thoughtfully. Everyone’s personal information must be kept safe. Explain how to protect confidential information. Recall what to do when confidential information is shared without consent. Subject Matter Expert |
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CEN: Gynecological and Obstetrical Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of gynecological and obstetrical conditions and diseases, their signs and symptoms, management, and applicable nursing interventions. Identify signs and symptoms of gynecological and obstetrical emergencies and injuries. Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of gynecological and obstetrical conditions including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education. Instructor |
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Documentation for Managers | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: In healthcare there is a saying that if it was not documented, it did not happen. While this saying is typically used by healthcare providers and nursing staff, it is also true for managers and human resource professionals. Your goal for documentation is to officially record agreements with employees, actions taken, goals set, and employee issues. Documentation not only helps protect your organization, it also helps make important staff decisions. When you understand your documentation responsibility and when documentation is necessary and helpful, you will be in a better position to lead your staff. Good documentation promotes clarity and understanding. This course discusses when and what people managers should document. It also discusses documentation best practices. Describe the manager’s role and responsibility in documentation. Indicate at least three personnel matters that require manager documentation. Subject Matter Expert |
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Writing Incident Reports | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: Writing incident reports is an important part of providing direct support services. Your reports help the person's support team respond effectively to their needs and keep them safe in the future. The goal of this course is to teach DSPs in IDD settings the key elements of an incident report, why they are important, and how to write them effectively. Recall the purpose and key elements of an incident report. Identify strategies used to document and report incidents effectively. Differentiate between effective and ineffective incident reports. Subject Matter Expert |
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Perioperative Series: Intro to Perioperative Nursing | 0.75 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: As defined by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) (2019), the perioperative nurse’s goal is to help patients achieve or exceed the level of well-being they had at the pre-procedural baseline. The nurse is required to have the clinical knowledge, judgment, and clinical reasoning skills necessary to safely plan, deliver, and evaluate care for surgical patients. The goal of this course is to equip perioperative nurses with knowledge of the nursing process and the roles and responsibilities within the perioperative team. Identify the perioperative nursing process throughout the phases of surgery. Define the roles and responsibilities of the members within the surgical team and the AORN standards of perioperative practice. Instructor |
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The Dangers of Alarm Fatigue | 0.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: This course provides nurses with information regarding safety concerns associated with alarm fatigue along with evidence-based research strategies to reduce the fatigue. Describe the national patient safety goals set by The Joint Commission as they relate to alarm management. Discuss evidence-based strategies to reduce alarm fatigue. |
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Communication Essentials: Effective Listening | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Listening skills are an often-undeveloped component of effective communication. Leaders and managers with strong listening skills build more productive and engaged teams with increased effectiveness. In this course, you will learn how managers and leaders can listen actively to build stronger teams and increase their impact. You will also learn the importance of establishing common ground and practicing empathy as you apply the techniques for becoming a better listener.
Discuss best practice techniques for improving your active listening skills. Describe at least two benefits of active listening. |
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Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction | 1.00 | |
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: In this course, you will learn about Motivational Interviewing, an intervention to help people discover their own desire and ability to make difficult changes. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a way of communicating that draws out people’s own thoughts and beliefs in order to help them address their ambivalence about making a change. The course uses a blend of instructive information and interactive exercises to help you understand and apply its core concepts. The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with the skills to define and demonstrate the core concepts of Motivational Interviewing. Describe the overall purpose of Motivational Interviewing and how it impacts the change process. Recall the key elements of the MI spirit and how these can support clients in the change process. Define ambivalence, change talk, and sustain talk, and how these concepts relate to MI. |
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Ethics and Corporate Compliance | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Establishing an effective corporate compliance program helps healthcare organizations prevent, detect, and correct unlawful and unethical behavior. This course discusses the laws and behaviors related to ethics. It also discusses your responsibilities in preventing and identifying unlawful and unethical behavior. The goal of this course is to familiarize general staff in healthcare settings with the most common types of fraudulent and improper conduct. Identify common high-risk areas for fraudulent conduct. Recall at least three types of fraudulent or other improper conduct. Staff Writer |
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Care Management: Increasing Access and Decreasing Readmissions | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Utilizing care management can improve and assist in managing patients with chronic health conditions. Care management provides the opportunity to deliver various medical services to patients recently discharged from the hospital. In addition, care management models in a primary care setting can increase a patient’s access to providers, decrease hospital visits, and reduce readmission. The goal of this course is to educate case managers, nurses, care managers, and social workers in ambulatory care, acute care, patient-centered medical homes, and behavioral health homes on care management. Discuss how care management decreases hospital readmissions. Identify strategies for creating a successful care management program. Recognize strategies in care management that increase access to healthcare providers. Writer |
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Perioperative Series: Communication in the OR | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: In the operating room, patient safety depends on high quality communication and shared knowledge among the surgical team. Several factors in this setting can contribute to communication failures like time constraints, shift changes, environmental barriers, the complex nature of surgical procedures, and clashing communication styles. All members of the surgical team must understand the risks to patient safety associated with communication failures, what information must be communicated and when, and how to use an assertive communication style. The goal of this course is to equip nurses and CSTs with best practices for effectively communicating in the operating room. Describe best practices for facilitating communication in the OR. Identify four communication styles and which style is most effective for ensuring patient safety. List common barriers to effective communication in the OR. Instructor |
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What Managers Need to Know About Sexual Harassment | 1.00 | |
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This course is designed to provide greater awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace, steps to take to prevent it, and methods to deal with it if it does occur. The course will focus on federal laws, liability issues, harassment policies, employee rights, supervisor responsibilities, and investigation procedures. Describe the laws regarding sexual harassment and the investigation process of a sexual harassment claim. Explain the differences between the types of sexual harassment. Identify both employee and non-employee rights regarding sexual harassment. Recognize your role in preventing, recognizing, investigating, and taking corrective action concerning sexual harassment in the workplace. Expert Reviewer
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CEN: Maxillofacial and Ocular Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of maxillofacial and ocular emergencies, their signs and symptoms, management, and applicable nursing interventions. The goal of this course is to review the knowledge domains specific to maxillofacial and ocular emergencies included as a part of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam. This course is not affiliated with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Identify signs and symptoms and the management of life-threatening maxillofacial illnesses and injuries. Analyze strategies to manage ocular conditions and emergencies. Instructor |
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MRI Safety | 1.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Healthcare professionals working in magnetic resonance (MR) environments must be aware of warnings and contraindications for MRI examinations and know the requirements for careful initial patient screening, accurate determination, and characterization of permanently implanted or temporary devices. Medical devices and ferromagnetic objects may malfunction in a magnetic field or pose a projectile risk, which could cause harm or injury to patients and staff. Controlling access to the environment and properly screening patients can help prevent accidents and injury. Only properly trained personnel are authorized to perform final patient screening and access equipment. Proper safety and security require plans for facility design and emergency preparedness. The goal of this course is to present information related to industry standards for safe operation and optimal patient care in an MRI environment. Identify the basic principles of MRI technology. List the potential hazards and risks associated with MRI. Recognize guidelines and recommendations associated with MRI safety. Writer |
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Suicide Prevention: At-Risk Populations Assessment, Treatment, and Risk Management (WA) | 6.00 | |
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Origination: Expiration: This multi-lesson module provides suicide training according to the state of Washington requirements. The four lessons cover: Lesson 1: Assessing and Screening for Suicide Risk: provides skills to identify individuals at increased risk of suicide Lesson 2: Overview of Evidence-Based, Suicide-Specific Interventions: provides knowledge about evidence-based, suicide-specific interventions Lesson 3: Community-Based Interventions to Reduce Suicide Risk: provides information about community-based, upstream suicide prevention approaches Lesson 4: Preventing Suicide Among Veteran Populations: provides skills in assessment and intervention to reduce suicide risk among veterans Recognize three risk and three protective factors for suicide. Discuss how to effectively screen to identify individuals at risk for suicide. Identify three components of a comprehensive suicide assessment. Recall the factors you should consider when determining what interventions may be needed for suicidal individuals. Describe three evidence-based interventions for treating individuals at risk for suicide or who have made a recent attempt. Summarize the process for completing a safety plan and reducing access to lethal means. E Explain what upstream suicide prevention means and why it is important. Describe how fostering life skills and resilience can help to prevent suicide. Summarize the impact of connectedness as an upstream suicide prevention approach. Identify three factors that specifically increase suicide risk in veterans. Recall screening and assessment strategies to identify veterans at risk for suicide. Define three effective ways to intervene to reduce suicide risk among veterans. Reviewer |
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Communicating with Patients with Limited English Proficiency | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: Within healthcare, a patient with limited English proficiency (LEP) is an individual whose primary means of communication is not English and who has a limited command of the language in reading, writing, speaking, or understanding (Office for Civil Rights, 2016). These patients need the careful attention of healthcare personnel to ensure the safety and quality of care. Healthcare professionals should understand regulations and standards related to patients with LEP, such as the use of an interpreter for communication. The goal of this educational program is to improve the ability of the healthcare team to provide quality care and better outcomes for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Recall the importance of medical interpretation services for patients with LEP. Identify regulatory, accreditation, and evidence-based standards related to patients with LEP and linguistic services. Choose strategies for effectively communicating with patients with LEP, including best practices when using an interpreter. Subject Matter Expert |
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Perioperative Series: Emergencies in the OR | 2.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Perioperative providers can BEST prepare for emergencies in the operating room by knowing the responsibilities of each team member and rehearsing interventions ahead of time. When you are in the moment and your heart is racing, it’s easy to forget how to respond or even where supplies are located. Practicing your responsibilities and team interventions ahead of time will help to prepare you for the unexpected. This course provides you with an opportunity to participate in five emergency scenarios to test your knowledge. Time is of the essence when an emergency happens so you must think and act fast to save the patient! The goal of this course is to equip nurses and STs with knowledge of the responsibilities of the team during a range of OR emergencies. Recognize evidence-based strategies for treating and preventing a range of OR emergencies. Describe the roles and responsibilities of members of the surgical team when emergencies occur. Recall the best practices for improving patient outcomes during an emergency. |
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Care for Individuals with End-Stage Neurological Diseases | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This course provides detailed information about the pathophysiology, disease trajectory, and unique symptoms experienced by patients with advanced neurological diseases. Learners will identify the clinical features of advanced Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington’s disease as well as best practices for symptom management. In addition, the key clinical indicators and symptoms that should serve as triggers to optimally transition a patient with advanced neurological diseases to palliative and hospice care are presented. The unique disease-related stressors for family caregivers are discussed. The goal of this course is to provide nurses in hospice with knowledge of caring for people with end-stage neurological diseases. Identify specific patterns of progression for three neurological disorders. Identify five complications related to neurological disorders, including disease-related stressors for family caregivers. Describe interventions related to end-stage neurological diseases. Identify triggers to optimally transition a patient with advanced neurological disease to palliative care and hospice. Instructor |
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Stroke Care: From Onset to Rehab | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: This course provides a comprehensive understanding of stroke care from onset to rehab. Details of stroke care in the acute care setting and rehabilitation for stroke are reviewed. Stroke prevention strategies are explained. Apply knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for stroke in the hyperacute and acute phase. Identify secondary prevention strategies, including lifestyle changes and drug therapies. Recall interventions for rehabilitation from stroke in the acute and post-acute setting. |
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Common Substances and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: People have used substances since ancient times. Sometimes substances were used as a medicine to treat an ailment, for recreation, or to support spiritual practices. The desire to find ways to feel or think differently is a normal part of the human experience. However, some people who use drugs develop patterns of compulsive use that are hard for them to control due to how the drug impacts their brain. They can experience harmful, even fatal, consequences. In 2019, the results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 20.4 million people, or 7.4% of the population of the U.S. had a substance use disorder (SAMHSA, 2020a). As behavioral health providers, we have opportunities in our interactions with clients to address thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors around substance use. We can support clients around learning about substances, the impact of substances, work to prevent or identify problematic use and substance use disorders, as well as offer information about treatment or provide treatment to clients. Identify at least four types of substances used and how they affect the body. Recognize aspects of problematic use and elements of the diagnosis of a substance use disorder. Recall at least three evidence-based treatments of substance use disorders Instructor |
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Adult Obesity in the U.S. | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen to the level of an epidemic, as 1 in 3 adults are affected by this disease. Obesity is a disease that significantly affects a person’s health and is not simply due to poor diet and lack of exercise. This course introduces healthcare professionals to the causes, management, and treatment options for adult obesity. The goal of this course is to familiarize healthcare professionals with the growing epidemic of obesity among adults in the U.S. Identify the current problem and contributing factors of obesity in the U.S. Describe the management and treatment options for obesity. Subject Matter Expert |
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Perioperative Pediatric Conditions | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Perioperative professionals must have a fundamental understanding of the anatomical, physiological, psychological, and emotional differences of children compared to adults and how these differences impact the care needs of pediatric patients in the perioperative period. Identify anatomical, physiological, psychological, and emotional differences in pediatric patients and how those differences impact care needs in the perioperative setting. Recognize strategies for preventing and responding to medication errors and adverse drug events involving children in the perioperative setting. Recall surgical considerations for pediatric patients. Staff Writer Instructor |
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Self-Care Strategies for Frontline Professionals | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Healthcare and behavioral health professionals providing services on the front lines of a sustained health crisis are exposed to traumatic events on a regular basis. Staff deemed essential have little escape from the grueling demands of their daily work. Professional self-care routines are often insufficient or seemingly impossible during times of heavy demand. Without healthy work-life balance, effective self-care practices, and social connection, maladaptive coping mechanisms may surface or return. Many professionals experience feelings of helplessness when, despite their best efforts, they are unable to provide clinical solutions for their clients or patients. Based on what is known about trauma, it is imperative for professionals to effectively address self-care needs in a timely manner, for themselves and for those they serve. Define the psychological and biological effects associated with trauma and stress reactions. Identify signs and symptoms of moral injury, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue, and burnout. Recall methods to enhance psychological resilience via self-care practices that can be applied to work and/or home. Subject Matter Expert |
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CEN: Medical Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The purpose of this program is to inform the emergency nurse of medical emergencies, including a comprehensive assessment and appropriate intervention. Identify signs and symptoms of medical conditions and injuries. Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of medical conditions including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education. Instructor |
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Septic Joint: Diagnosis and Treatment | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Septic arthritis is caused by infection and inflammation in the joint and can result in significant damage to the joints. Early recognition and treatment are critical to the preservation of joint function. This course will discuss how to quickly identify and treat septic arthritis. The goal of this course is to provide physicians, nursing professionals, and radiologic technologists with information about septic arthritis. Recall how septic arthritis is acquired and its typical presentation. Identify the laboratory and radiological tests used to make a diagnosis of a septic joint. Recognize the principles of septic joint treatment. Instructor |
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Assessing and Treating Opioid Use Disorder | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
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Collecting and Preserving Evidence in a Healthcare Setting | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Whenever a crime occurs, evidence can be transferred among the perpetrator, victim, and the crime scene. Law enforcement personnel collect and preserve crime scene evidence. Healthcare professionals can simultaneously assist with a crime investigation and provide good healthcare to patients by collecting and preserving evidence from the patient’s body. It is imperative to understand that the collection and preservation of evidence from a patient should never compromise the patient’s safety, autonomy, or legal rights. This course provides an overview of interviewing, collecting, and preserving forensic evidence, toxicology, and documentation. Recognize how nurses and other healthcare professionals can impact the outcome of criminal investigations. Describe how to document information regarding the collection of evidence and forensic findings while providing patient-centered, high-quality healthcare. Identify the measures necessary to preserve forensic evidence and maintain the proper chain of custody. Subject Matter Expert Instructor |
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(Washington) Abuse Prevention, Investigation, and Reporting | 2.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: This course discusses how to recognize, prevent, and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults in the state of Washington. The goal of this course is to educate direct care workers in post-acute care settings on how to identify, prevent, and report suspected or witnessed abuse, neglect, or exploitation in the state of Washington. Identify the different types of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Recall the legal responsibilities of a mandated reporter to report suspected or witnessed abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Recognize the physical and emotional signs or indicators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Describe ways to support victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Identify at least two ways to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
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Boundary Risks for Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals | 0.75 | |
Origination: Expiration: Boundaries are important in guiding acceptable and unacceptable interactions. People working in service or care professions are often in situations where the lines between a professional and social relationship become blurred. Setting and keeping professional boundaries are key to protecting your clients, yourself, and the service or care process. The goal of this course is to provide paraprofessionals in health and human services settings with information about professional boundaries, boundary crossings and violations, and situations when crossing a boundary may be acceptable. Define professional boundaries. Differentiate between a social relationship and professional relationship. Explain three differences between a boundary crossing and a boundary violation. Identify three considerations when deciding whether it is appropriate to intentionally cross a professional boundary. Staff Writer |
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Acute Heart Failure | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Heart failure (HF) treatment is costly and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Evidence-based treatment guidelines improve patient outcomes, and it is essential to become familiar with these guidelines to reduce patient mortality. Healthcare team members play a significant role in treating acute HF (AHF), helping to reduce the morbidity and mortality of the disease and decrease the use and costs associated with care. This course aims to educate nurses and nutrition and dietetics professionals in the acute care setting about evidence-based heart failure treatment guidelines. Describe heart failure, including its classification systems, presentation, treatment, and evidence-based therapies. Describe strategies for patient self-management. Writer Subject Matter Expert Reviewer |
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High Reliability Organization: Excellence Series | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Despite great strides in the reduction of medical errors, mistakes that result in patient harm remain too frequent in American healthcare institutions. In recent years, healthcare systems and institutions have sought to emulate the model of the high reliability organization or HRO. HROs are known for their safe operation and limited degree of failure despite engaging in potentially hazardous and highly complex activities. Researchers have identified several distinctive qualities specific to HROs that may be applied to healthcare contexts, with some caveats. Due to their unique and ubiquitous role within healthcare institutions, nurses have the potential to make significant contributions to this process. The goal of this course is to equip nurses with knowledge of the characteristics and principles of high reliability organizations and the role of nurses in supporting high reliability. Describe the characteristics and principles of high reliability organizations. Describe the role and responsibilities of nursing in supporting high reliability organizations. Instructor |
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Culture and Mental Health | 0.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Culture affects how individuals talk about and recognize their mental health symptoms. It also affects how providers conceptualize and work with individuals with diverse backgrounds. It is important to recognize how culture influences the ways individuals and providers approach mental health. Healthcare providers should be encouraged to use interventions and strategies that assist in delivering culturally competent care. This course will examine the reasons for healthcare disparities among culturally diverse individuals, how both the cultural backgrounds of patients and their providers can impact patients’ mental health outcomes, and what kinds of actions providers can take to provide more effective care to patients of diverse cultures. Distinguish between some of the different assumptions and values that mental health providers and individuals hold, which influence their approaches to mental health. Explain why patients of diverse cultures with mental health needs are encountering disparities. Select assessment and intervention strategies that promote culturally competent care.
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Central Arterial Aneurysms: Types and Management | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Aneurysms can be deadly and can come on suddenly. Knowing what to do to help your patient with an aneurysm could be the difference between life and death for them. Early detection and management are the best tools to prevent a fatal outcome. Healthcare professionals should know what an aneurysm is, which of their patients are at highest risk, the signs and symptoms of an aneurysm, and how to manage an emergency rupture. This course focuses on central arterial aneurysms of the abdominal and thoracic aorta. Recall concepts associated with vascular physiology and types of aneurysms. Recognize clinical manifestations of central arterial aneurysms and associated risk factors. Apply common techniques for managing patients with abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, and dissections. Writer |
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CEN: Orthopedic and Wound Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The purpose of this program is to inform the emergency nurse of common orthopedic emergencies, including a comprehensive assessment and appropriate interventions. Identify signs and symptoms of orthopedic and wound emergencies. Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of orthopedic and wound emergencies including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education. Instructor |
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Reducing Suicide Risk in Adolescents and Transition-Age Youth | 1.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: In 2020, suicide was the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], National Center for Injury Prevention and Control [NCIPC], 2020). Rates of suicide among youth continue to increase, making it essential for behavioral health clinicians and other professionals working with adolescents and transition-age youth to understand the dynamics of suicide among young people.
Identify warning signs as well as risk and protective factors that affect vulnerability to suicide in youth. State three assessment strategies to identify suicide risk in adolescents and transition-age youth. Describe interventions that reduce the risk of suicide in adolescents and transition-age youth. Subject Matter Expert |
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Best Practices in Documentation for Rehab Providers | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: Documentation is a critical component of therapy services. Your documentation is used to communicate with other healthcare professionals, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment, and substantiate billing by justifying the care provided. Individuals who review your documentation in the medical record will never see the therapy sessions, so you have to “tell the story” by including the necessary components to justify services for reimbursement. This course covers general guidelines for documentation, components to improve documentation, and special considerations. Practical examples are provided to help you incorporate best practices into your documentation. Identify five required components of therapy goals. Determine at least three ways to improve documentation through the use of evidence-based practice and demonstration of skilled need and medical necessity. Recall at least four documentation requirements across all settings. |
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Anesthesia: Perioperative | 2.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The perioperative nurse plays a primary role in the anesthesia experience. Knowledge of techniques, patient assessment, and care management for the patient receiving or recovering from anesthesia positively impacts patient outcomes. This course discusses anesthetics and adjuvant medications used in the perioperative setting, anesthesia-related complications, and the nurse’s role in assisting with anesthesia management. This course provides nursing professionals with information about the principles and practices of anesthesia care in the perioperative setting. Identify the stages and types of anesthesia, and associated medications commonly used in the perioperative setting. Recognize important assessment areas and nursing interventions for the perioperative patient receiving or recovering from anesthesia. Describe complications of anesthesia and their treatments. Subject Matter Expert |
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Quality Data Presentation | 0.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Interpreting and using data are essential components of evidence-based nursing practice, which has been linked to improved patient outcomes and quality of care. However, many nurses do not use evidence-based practice (EBP) or participate in nursing research efforts. Understanding data collection and presentation methods is an important first step to greater nurse participation in EBP and quality improvement (QI) initiatives. Identify data collection and presentation methods that are best for understanding quality of care performance and making timely and actionable decisions. Recognize the relationship between nursing research, data presentation, and evidence-based practice. Subject Matter Expert Writer |
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Common Brain Disorders and CT Scans | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Computed tomography (CT) scans of the head are essential for diagnosing brain disorders in the acute care setting. This course will cover the different types of CT scans indicated for a person with a brain disorder and the signs of abnormalities in those CT scans. A review of brain anatomy will help improve awareness of common brain disorders that can be diagnosed with a CT scan. This course also reviews how to prepare patients for CT scans and basic techniques for performing CT scans. By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply knowledge of CT scans and brain disorders to provide appropriate patient care. Recall the basic anatomy of the brain and the changes that occur after brain disorders. Identify the different types of CT scans indicated for a person with a brain disorder and the preparation and care for patients undergoing CT scans. Apply knowledge of common brain disorders and CT scans' role in managing brain disorders. |
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Implementing a Quality Improvement System | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: While most health centers have some quality improvement (QI) functions established, many have not implemented a comprehensive, organization-wide QI program. Improving patient care and outcomes is the primary goal of QI programs. There are also financial benefits to providing quality care, especially as our healthcare system, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), moves towards a “pay for performance” model (NEJM Catalyst, 2018b). This course will explain a comprehensive approach to implementing QI systems. You will learn about the essential elements of a QI program, including principles, program infrastructure, and process components. You will also learn how you can put the Model for Improvement QI methodology into action. Finally, you will learn how to identify quality-related problems using proactive and reactive strategies. Recall the key components of a successful quality improvement program. Describe models and national initiatives for quality improvement and how they can benefit individuals receiving care from your organization. Indicate at least three specific actions you can implement in your setting to improve the quality of care provided. Editor Subject Matter Expert |
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CEN: Cardiovascular Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of cardiovascular conditions and emergencies, such as acute coronary syndrome, aortic aneurysm/dissection, and cardiopulmonary arrest. Identify signs and symptoms of cardiovascular emergencies and conditions. Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of cardiovascular emergencies, including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education. Instructor |
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CEN: Professional Issues in Emergency Nursing | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The purpose of this program is to describe the impact of professional practice issues as they relate to the emergency nurse, their patients, and the health care system. Recognize vulnerable patient populations and sensitive care situations facing emergency nurses. Identify professional practice issues across the health care system that support high-quality patient care and satisfaction. Instructor |
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Preventing Suicide Among Veteran Populations | 1.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [VA], 2022). This course will explain the specific factors that increase suicide risk in veterans. You will also learn about assessment and intervention approaches used to manage suicide risk in this population. The goal of this course is to provide knowledge to addictions, behavioral health counseling, case management/care management, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, social work professionals, and physicians in health and human services settings about suicide prevention strategies for veterans. Identify three factors that specifically increase suicide risk in veterans. Recall screening and assessment strategies to identify veterans at risk for suicide. Define three effective ways to intervene to reduce suicide risk among veterans. Subject Matter Expert |
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The Use of Telehealth in Clinical Practice | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Telehealth offers numerous benefits and poses several challenges when used to treat behavioral health conditions. Many challenges can be addressed through specific problem-solving and communication strategies.
Describe telehealth, including the benefits and challenges for service delivery using different formats. Identify three ways to address challenges and optimize service delivery via telehealth. Explain at least three standards providers must follow to deliver telehealth services in compliance with federal and state regulations. Subject Matter Expert |
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The Biopsychosocial Model of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Addictive disorders were once seen mainly as medical issues. However, this view overlooked other important factors. The biopsychosocial model offers a more complete perspective by considering biological, social, and psychological aspects. This course will explain the main ideas of this model, how it differs from other views, and how it can help treat addictive disorders. Explain how addictive disorders develop according to the three primary areas of the biopsychosocial model. State how the biopsychosocial model differs from other perspectives on addictive disorders. Describe how the biopsychosocial model impacts treatment approaches for addictive disorders. |
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Achieving Excellence with High-Performing Teams | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: eams with talented people and a skilled leader are often unable to maintain optimum results over a long period of time. Team leaders must continually assess, evaluate, and monitor the team’s motivation level toward achieving its goals. They must also facilitate emotional buy-in and commitment. This course provides healthcare staff with an overview of how to motivate and enhance a team. Explain the difference between a team and a group. Apply motivational approaches to facilitate an effective team environment and engaged workforce. Recognize the importance of assessing and evaluating the current state of your team. Subject Matter Expert |
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Supervisory Skills: The Basics | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Healthcare supervisors and managers are presented daily with challenges. These challenges present as process failures or those surrounding staff behaviors. An organization’s management team maps a path to support their supervisor’s success in dealing with these challenges. The approach is defined by proven characteristics, skills, and experiences. This course discusses the basic tools needed for supervisors and managers to be successful in their roles. Identify two qualities of good leaders, motivators, and coaches. Describe at least three approaches used to enhance communication. Writer |
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HCAHPS: Patient Care Experience | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Hospitals and providers currently receive reimbursement by meeting criteria established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Quality measures and length of stay data are measures that affect hospital reimbursement. Yet the patient’s experience of care also remains a key factor in hospital reimbursement models. CMS uses the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey to measure the patient’s experience, and nursing care is one part of the survey. Hospitals that perform well on the HCAHPS ratings are more likely to receive better reimbursement and bonuses. Nurses impact hospital ratings and reimbursement by providing the patient with a positive care experience. Describe the impact of patients’ perception of their care experience on hospital reimbursement. Discuss HCAHPS survey questions about staff responsiveness and strategies for improving survey ratings for these items. Discuss the HCAHPS survey questions about medications and strategies for improving survey ratings for these items. Instructor Staff Writer |
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Documentation: The Legal Side | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: As a professional nurse, you are expected to be familiar with many aspects of care. You are not exempt from malpractice or negligence claims because you were following orders. You are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate nursing care. What you document can and does reflect the care provided and the outcomes of that care. Documentation that is factual, complete, timely, and detailed is required. In this course, you will learn about concepts and rules regarding documentation in the medical record. Legal aspects to be aware of while practicing will also be discussed. The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in post-acute care settings about the legal implications of documentation. Discuss malpractice, negligence, and compensatory and punitive damages as they relate to healthcare. Explain four intentional torts that a healthcare professional may be held liable for. Describe four documentation techniques to use to avoid legal issues. Subject Matter Expert |
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CEN: Communicable Diseases | 0.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: he purpose of this course is to inform the emergency nurse of communicable diseases, including a comprehensive assessment and appropriate interventions. Identify alterations in the biological, physiological, and psychological status of patients experiencing communicable disease emergencies. Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of communicable disease conditions including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education. Instructor |
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Care of Sexual and Gender Diverse Populations | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: All healthcare staff must be aware of the challenges that people in minority groups may experience. This includes knowing the effects of those challenges on how people seek and receive healthcare services. This course discusses sexual and gender minorities and their healthcare experiences. Identify various terms used to describe sexual and gender minority populations. Describe current health trends related to the sexual and gender minority population. Choose best practices for improving the healthcare experience for sexual and gender minority populations. Writer Subject Matter Expert |
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Medication Administration | 2.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: This course will cover an overview of topics surrounding medication administration including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, safety standards, and legal and ethical guidelines for practice. The learner will use case scenarios to gain a deeper understanding of the foundational practice. Apply and differentiate between basic pharmacology principles. Infer and separate various ethical principles and patient safety considerations. Accurately perform computational pharmacology. Discern the implications of proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications, and delegation of medication practices. Instructor |
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In Session: Practicing Clinical Skills to Prevent Suicide in Adults | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human services settings with an opportunity to apply your existing knowledge to assess and intervene with an at-risk adult. Identify risk factors and warning signs for suicidality in adults. Indicate the appropriate steps to assess an individual’s level of suicide risk. State the essential interventions to implement based on the level of identified risk. |
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Ethical and Legal Considerations for Telehealth | 1.25 | |
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This course will offer a blend of ethical and legal information, clinical vignettes, and strategies that can later be applied in therapeutic settings. The content of this course includes information about informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, boundaries, mandatory reporting, and rules for sharing information. The course assumes the learner has a basic understanding of telehealth technologies and formats. To learn more, you can search the Relias library for additional courses related to telehealth. The goal of this course is to provide addictions professionals, behavioral health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses in health and human services settings with strategies and information for competent and ethical telehealth practice. Name the key sources of information that inform ethical and legal telehealth service delivery. Identify at least two competencies required for delivering telehealth services. List specific steps for ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, appropriate boundaries, mandated reporting, and sharing of information within telehealth service delivery. Describe common ethical missteps and legal problems that arise with telehealth service delivery and how providers can avoid these issues. Instructor |
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New Employee Onboarding and Culture Development | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Failing to properly onboard employees results in poor performance and unnecessarily high turnover. In this course, we’ll cover best practices and lay out a plan for the first 6 months of a new employee’s orientation and performance expectations. We’ll also explore the importance of culture development as it relates to onboarding. Explain the importance of onboarding and how it relates to performance. Describe effective tools and techniques to reduce employee turnover and improve employee engagement. Expert Reviewer |
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Employee Wellness: Emotional Awareness | 0.25 | |
Origination: Expiration: You have probably heard about an “IQ” score that measures intelligence, but have you ever heard of “emotional intelligence” or EQ? Emotional intelligence is your ability to understand, express, and manage your emotions, as well as your insight into what the people around you are feeling. EQ can add to your quality of life and contribute to career success. In this course, you’ll learn about developing emotional awareness, which is the foundation of emotional intelligence. Describe emotional intelligence. Explain how to recognize your feelings and the feelings of others. Subject Matter Expert |
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HIPAA: Security Rule | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: The use of technology has bloomed in the healthcare industry. While technology’s use has improved the delivery and continuity of care, it increases the chance that an unauthorized person will be able to access individuals’ protected health information, or PHI. Therefore, to protect electronic PHI, your organization is required to follow a specific HIPAA rule, known as the Security Rule. The goal of this course is to describe the Security Rule and ways you can prevent breaches. Describe the HIPAA Security Rule. Identify at least three ways to prevent breaches of the HIPAA Security Rule. Expert Reviewer |
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The Use of Root Cause Analysis | 0.25 | |
Origination: Expiration: Within any healthcare organization, there are systems, policies, and procedures that can be improved or events that could have been prevented. A root cause analysis is a tool that helps healthcare organizations improve their systems by using a team process of discovery. When you understand how to use a root cause analysis, you can apply it to create better solutions, prevent adverse events, and create more effective and efficient systems. This course discusses what a root cause analysis is and how to use it. Describe how a root cause analysis can be used proactively and reactively. Subject Matter Expert |
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CEN: Environmental and Toxicological Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of cardiovascular conditions and emergencies, such as acute coronary syndrome, aortic aneurysm/dissection, and cardiopulmonary arrest. The goal of this course is to inform the emergency nurse of cardiovascular conditions and emergencies, including a comprehensive assessment and appropriate intervention. Identify signs and symptoms of cardiovascular emergencies and conditions. Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of cardiovascular emergencies, including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education. Instructor |
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Social and Community Context as Social Determinants of Health | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Health outcomes are influenced in myriad ways by an individual’s social environment and their community. For example, community is linked to such outcomes as body mass index, homicide rates, and suicidal behavior (Diez Roux & Mair, 2010; Bharmal et al., 2015; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], n.d.). Due to these strong influences on health outcomes, the U.S. Department Health and Human Services Healthy People 2030 campaign identifies social and community context as a domain of the social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are external conditions which exist with the potential to affect a patient’s current and future health, often beyond a patient’s direct control. Of particular importance, however, is how this domain fits into the larger picture of the social determinants of health. The elements in the social and community context have been shown to help negate potentially negative consequences of the other social determinants of health (Bharmal et al., 2015). Define the components of social and community context in the social determinants of health. Recognize how components in the social and community context affects overall health outcomes. Identify problems related to the social and community context in the social determinants of health. Instructor |
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Change Management: Leading Change | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: In this Change Management 2: Leading the Implementation of Change course, you will explore strategies for planning and implementing change, as well as guiding your team through the change process. You will gain an understanding of the common reasons why most change efforts fail. You will learn how to effectively overcome these challenges and have the opportunity to assess the change readiness of your team. Successful change implementation requires a focus on the behaviors and attitudes of your team and employees to ensure they adapt to, and support, the change. You will identify the four stages of change and learn how to help your employees adapt to change effectively. The goal of this course is to provide managers and supervisors with strategies for planning and implementing change, as well as for guiding their team through the change process. Recognize the reasons why most change efforts fail, and how to avoid failure. Identify effective ways to plan, and prepare for, change. Determine methods for guiding your team through the stages of change. Apply best-practice strategies for implementing change within your team and department. Expert Reviewer |
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Responding to Employee Incidents | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2019, 5,333 work-related injuries resulted in death. These numbers show a 2% increase over 2018 figures and represent the most significant one-year increase since 2007 (BLS, 2020a). This course discusses the story behind the statistics. The key to reducing incidents and injuries in your organization is to prevent incidents from happening. To prevent incidents, you must understand what causes them. This course will help you to understand the significant role you play in incident investigation and prevention. Describe the importance of workplace safety. Explain the process in investigating an incident. Identify the importance of timely, accurate, and through incident investigations. |
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Treating Opioid Use Disorders Among Adolescents and Young Adults | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Opioid misuse is a leading cause of unintentional injury and death among adolescents and young adults (Hudgins et al., 2019). More than 80% of adolescents who die from an opioid overdose do so accidentally, reflecting in part their lack of understanding and underestimation of the dangers inherent in the misuse of opioid medications (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). Along with the increased risk of lethal overdose, adolescents who misuse prescription opioids are at increased risk of severe medical complications that necessitate emergency treatment, progression to drugs with even greater potential for lethality such as heroin, and the development of a substance use disorder (Davis et al., 2020). The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human services with information on the development, prevalence, and treatment of opioid use disorders in adolescent and young adult populations. Define the scope of opioid use and opioid use disorders among individuals aged 13 to 25. Recognize the unique characteristics of screening, assessment, and treatment planning for adolescents and young adults who use opioids. List evidence-informed practices for treating opioid use disorders in adolescents and young adults. Subject Matter Expert |
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HIPAA: Basics | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly called HIPAA, protects the confidentiality and security of healthcare information. HIPAA creates and protects individual privacy rights for protected health information and governs the use and disclosure of that information. The goal of this course is to provide all staff with an overview of the principles of HIPAA. The content of this course is sourced from 45 CFR Parts 160,162, and 164 (2020) or HIPAA-related resources from the Health and Human Services (HHS) unless otherwise noted. Define the purpose of HIPAA. Recognize when a HIPAA violation has occurred. Identify three steps you can take to avoid a HIPAA violation. Expert Reviewer |
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Recovery Principles and Practices in Behavioral Health Treatment | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: This is an exciting time to work in the field of behavioral health treatment. The field has changed dramatically in the direction of operating on the principles of recovery. Recovery treatment involves changing our attitudes and beliefs about serious mental illness and the long-term effects of these illnesses over the lifespan to reflect the belief that recovery is the expected outcome. The field continues to expand into areas of advancing the integration of mental health to physical health, connecting to multiple dimensions of wellness and alternative medicine, as well as incorporation of peer recovery specialists. Each of these areas supports the recovery of persons with behavioral health issues. Recall the defining principles of the wellness and recovery movement in the treatment of persons with serious mental illness (SMI). Indicate at least three ways you can align your practices with the guiding principles of recovery when working with individuals with SMI. Identify three things you can do to help individuals overcome the stigma of diagnosis of SMI. Instructor |
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Boundaries in the Treatment Relationship | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: This course explains the concept of a professional therapeutic boundary and how it differs from a personal relationship. You will learn about the ethical role of the clinical practitioner in establishing appropriate roles and boundaries, the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations, how to appropriately use social media and other technology, and how to recognize situations with high potential for harmful boundary violations. As you master these skills, you will become more effective in maintaining an appropriate relationship between you and your clients. Recall the meaning of a therapeutic boundary and the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations. Indicate how to avoid the red flags of boundary violations. Discuss current standards for use of social media and other technology pertaining to maintaining therapeutic boundaries. Instructor |
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Employee Wellness: Managing Stress | 0.25 | |
Origination: Expiration: Stress is part of everyone’s life. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. A certain level of stress is healthy because it motivates you to be productive. However, too much stress can do the opposite, leaving you feeling drained and irritable. You can’t escape stress, but you can learn to respond to it differently. The goal of this course is to teach employees how to identify triggers and develop a personal stress management plan. Identify at least three common causes of stress in the workplace. Describe at least two techniques to manage and decrease your own stress. Subject Matter Expert |
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Discrimination in the Workplace for Supervisors | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The federal laws are very specific about the ways in which you, as an employer, are expected to select, promote, and accommodate your employees. You can be held liable for discrimination whether or not you intentionally discriminated against your employee, so it is imperative that you understand the federal laws prohibiting discrimination. Identify at least five employment practices that may constitute discrimination. Identify at least three examples of “reasonable accommodation” of employees and “undue hardship” to an organization. Subject Matter Expert |
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CEN: Respiratory Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of respiratory emergencies, their signs and symptoms, their management, and the nursing interventions. The goal of this course is to review the knowledge domains specific to respiratory emergencies included as a part of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam. This course is not affiliated with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Identify signs and symptoms of life-threatening respiratory illnesses and injuries. Analyze strategies to manage respiratory conditions and emergencies that present to the emergency department. Instructor |
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Screening and Prevention for Cervical Cancer | 2.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
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CEN: Psychosocial Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of psychosocial emergencies, their signs and symptoms, their management, and the nursing interventions that are needed. The goal of this course is to review the knowledge domains specific to psychosocial emergencies included as a part of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam. Recognize signs and symptoms of specific psychosocial emergencies. Identify strategies to manage psychosocial emergencies. Instructor |
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Nursing Documentation: Challenging Situations | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Nurses are required to document everything of significance that happens on their shift. This can be a straightforward process, but there are often challenges. There are all kinds of scenarios that present documentation difficulties. Patients may refuse treatment or want to leave the hospital against medical advice. Your unit may be understaffed, and you want to document a complaint. The computer system can go down and you have to document on paper. Or maybe your documentation just takes too long, and you are wondering how to document faster. This course reviews strategies for documentation in challenging situations and how to document more efficiently. Apply documentation strategies for challenging patient care and coworker situations. Apply documentation strategies for challenging situations related to hospital systems. Identify ways to save time when documenting. Writer |
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Change Management: Navigating Change | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Supervisors and managers are challenged by change every day and must consistently demonstrate self-confidence to their teams in the face of these challenges. In this course, you will explore the characteristics, behaviors, and actions of being an effective “change agent,” (one who guides, supports, or leads change) which is a critical role in guiding your teams through change. The goal of this course is to provide managers and supervisors with an understanding of the common reasons for resistance to change and learn ways to counteract it. Recognize the reasons people resist change and learn ways to overcome resistance. Identify the characteristics, behaviors, and actions required to be an effective agent of change. Learn communication actions to help people adapt to change. Expert Reviewer |
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Weight Loss Medications: A Comprehensive Review | 1.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: When lifestyle modifications such as improving nutrition and increasing physical activity do not achieve adequate weight loss, pharmacotherapies may be needed. Pharmacotherapy is used as a supplement to lifestyle modifications and should only be implemented in patients who meet certain criteria and have a need to reduce their risk of obesity-related comorbidities. This course will review candidate criteria for weight management drugs, which drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and their safety or effectiveness. It will also review dietary supplements used for weight loss and the lifestyle behaviors needed to increase the efficacy of pharmacotherapies. The goal of this course is to educate the healthcare team in the acute care setting on weight loss medications. Indicate the criteria for weight loss drug therapy in patients affected by obesity. Recognize the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs and devices, and dietary supplements used for weight loss. Recall lifestyle behaviors that are needed in conjunction with weight loss drugs, devices, and supplements. |
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Infection Control: Basic Concepts | 0.25 | |
Origination: Expiration: Healthcare-associated infections are a serious issue. On any given day, approximately 1 in 31 hospitalized patients has a healthcare-associated infection, and over 75,000 of these infections result in death (CDC, 2018). Astounding, isn’t it? And these numbers don’t account for infections acquired in other healthcare settings. Preventing the transmission of infections from one person to another is critical. The goal of this course is to provide staff in all healthcare settings with the basics of infection control. Sequence the six components in the chain of infection. Differentiate between each of the four methods of transmission. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. Expert Reviewer |
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Preventing Medical Errors | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: You know the medical error statistics all too well, and, at times, they occur too close to home. The purpose of this course is to help you recognize error-prone situations and the factors that impact medical errors so you can prevent them. Identify at least two types of medical errors. Describe what risk management is and how it is used to prevent medical errors. Explain how to use root cause analysis in the prevention of medical errors. Instructor |
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Managing Patients with Liver Disease and Hepatic Failure | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Approximately 30 million Americans have some form of hepatic failure. There are 11,886 people in the U.S. on the transplant list waiting for a new liver (Health Resources & Services Administration, 2021). Hepatic failure is rated as one of the leading causes of death, yet we know much less about this condition compared to other chronic diseases. Clinicians should be familiar with signs of liver failure and related conditions, risk factors for the disease, and treatment strategies. The purpose of this course is to educate healthcare professionals on the causes, complications, and characteristics of hepatic failure to better manage and care for this patient population. Identify causes, symptoms, and complications of liver disease and hepatic failure. Identify diagnostic, monitoring, evidence-based treatment, and management strategies for persons with liver disease. Recognize symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis A, B, and C. Staff Writer |
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Reducing Medical Errors in the OR | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The OR is a complex environment. Highly trained individuals interact in a specialized setting with sophisticated and technically complicated devices, instruments, and equipment. There are also substantial differences among team members related to education, experience, skill level, influence, and formal and informal power. This course will inform nurses and surgical technologists of the evidence-based steps to take to create a culture of safety in the OR. Identify the communication processes that aid in reducing medical errors and review recommendations for the safe transfer of patient care information. Name organizations that are helping to create a culture of patient safety and their recommendations to meet this goal. Determine the components of a just culture that promote trust and accountability and recall a 10-step process for creating a culture of safety in the OR. Instructor |
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Recognizing and Treating Stroke | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: By understanding the causes of stroke and how to treat and prevent it, you can make a significant difference in the lives of those you care for. This course will help you identify the symptoms of a stroke and provide you with the necessary knowledge to provide care during and after the stroke. Recall the pathophysiology of a stroke. Recognize at least three interventions for someone experiencing a stroke. Identify strategies for achieving quality of life after a stroke. Subject Matter Expert |
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Discussing Grief, Loss, Death, and Dying | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: End-of-life issues are difficult to face. The decisions to be made are challenging for everyone involved including the dying person, their loved ones, and the healthcare team. Individuals will have their own unique needs and concerns and will cope in their own way. But this can also be an opportunity for personal growth. These events will often provide people with the opportunity to self-reflect and gain insight into what is most valuable to them. Identify the goals of end-of-life care. Discuss the ethical issues surrounding end-of-life decisions. Explain best practices for supporting individuals' end-of-life decisions. Subject Matter Expert |
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Culture and Women's Health | 1.00 | |
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, MOC, and ANCC
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, minority groups will outnumber what is now considered mainstream culture by the middle of this century. Healthcare professionals need to heighten their awareness about the importance of role, culture, and tradition in preventing and treating women’s unique healthcare problems. When there is a lack of cultural sensitivity in communication, patients are less likely to be content with their healthcare experience, increasing the likelihood of miscommunication and possible cultural disparities. These factors can also cause non-compliance with treatment, worse health outcomes, and a higher incidence of adverse events. The goal of this course is to equip healthcare professionals with knowledge of the impact of culture on women’s health beliefs and practices and their responses to current approaches to care. Recall different cultural practices that impact women in various stages of life. Identify two cultural practices that interfere with women’s health. Recognize ways to provide culturally competent care to women. Subject Matter Expert |
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CEN: Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Emergencies | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) is required to demonstrate competency in the domain of emergency nursing which includes knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) conditions and diseases, their signs and symptoms, management, and applicable nursing interventions. Identify signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal and genitourinary emergencies and injuries. Describe a comprehensive plan for the care of gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions including diagnostic and treatment interventions, and patient education. Instructor |
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Substance Use Treatment for Women | 1.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: In this course, you will learn about how substance use impacts women differently. You will learn ways that you can provide gender-responsive treatment to women struggling with substance use or at risk of developing a substance use disorder. Discuss the unique aspects of substance use and substance use disorders among women. Explain how the use of specific substances, as well as the impact of those substances, changes across the lifespan. Describe ways to address the biological/psychological, social, and developmental needs of women with substance use disorders. Subject Matter Expert |
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An Update on Bariatric Surgery | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The goal of this course is to equip nurses in the acute care setting with knowledge of the different bariatric surgical options and the psychosocial, metabolic, and physiological issues that patients may encounter before and after bariatric surgery. Recall the different bariatric surgical options available for patients with obesity. Identify psychosocial and quality-of-life issues affecting patients before bariatric surgery. Recognize metabolic, physiological, and psychological changes that can occur in patients after bariatric surgery and the role nurses have in their care. Subject Matter Expert |
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Nursing Documentation: Legal Aspects | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: To know documentation principles and to apply them in daily practice are musts for every nurse. These are essential to protect patients and to safeguard every nurse’s license. Documentation is the foundational proof that care was provided to a patient. Requirements and methods of documenting are ever-changing amongst a variety of documentation modalities. Although nurses sometimes view documentation as a process that takes precious time away from direct patient care, it is one of the most critical skills they perform. In fact, appropriate and effective documentation is at the core of nursing practice. The goal of this course is to provide nurses working in acute care settings with information about the value of laws and standards governing nursing documentation, legal basics for appropriate documentation, and provide awareness of documentation practices that can lead to legal issues. Describe four characteristics of legally-credible charting. Discuss the legal definition of nursing negligence. Describe two charting practices that can lead to legal issues. Subject Matter Expert |
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Ambulatory Preceptor: Communication and Teamwork | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: No matter how much we know, there is always something more to learn about communication, teamwork, and interprofessional/interpersonal work relationships. Healthcare is a continuously evolving, fast-paced, multigenerational, and multicultural work environment. Communication and teamwork are vital components of safe and effective healthcare. Preceptors must incorporate these elements into preceptorships to successfully transition new staff into ambulatory care and clinical patient care arenas. This becomes particularly important when transitioning preceptees into specialty practice that requires them to work interdependently, such as in ambulatory care. The goal of this course is to provide nurses and nurse preceptors in ambulatory care settings with information about communication and teamwork in preceptorships. Identify professional attributes of a preceptor, various communication styles, and effective communication techniques in ambulatory settings. Recognize important elements of teamwork and the role of the preceptor in team building. Instructor |
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Managing Pain Amid the Opioid Crisis | 1.25 | |
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Pain management in the emergency department relies heavily on the use of opioid analgesics, which generates risk for patients to develop long term opioid use or an opioid use disorder. Multimodal analgesia can improve the patient experience and reduce the risks of opioid use if emergency providers approach pain with a more critical mindset.This activity is designed to help emergency providers improve management of pain while decreasing patient exposure to opioids. It is also designed to help providers navigate how to manage patients with opioid use disorder. Identify different types of pain (acute pain, chronic pain, chronic cancer pain, and social pain) and the neurobiological origins of this pain. Describe the risks associated with opioid analgesia. Demonstrate knowledge of multimodal analgesia regimens to manage pain in the emergency department. Describe the characteristics of opioid use disorder and the effectiveness of medication assisted therapy. Presenter Christopher Griggs, MD Planner/Reviewer Ed Boudreau, DO, FACEP; Chairman and CEO Stephen Colucciello, MD, FACEP; EPIX Director of Risk Management Education (Contracted) |
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NIH Stroke Scale | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: This course is designed to provide nursing professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the NIH stroke scale. The course will cover the purpose of the NIH stroke scale, how to administer the scale, and how to interpret the results. The course will also include case studies that illustrate the use of the NIH stroke scale in clinical practice. Identify the purpose of the NIHSS and how it is used in clinical practice. Recall the significance of NIHSS scores to patient outcomes. Apply the NIHSS to assess patients with stroke or stroke-like symptoms including how to score each section of the NIHSS. |
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Review of Active Shooter Response | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Though active shooter events are rare, it is practical and necessary to be well-prepared for the possibility, especially when you work with the public. Between 2010 and 2020, The Joint Commission (TJC) received 39 reports of active shootings that resulted in 39 deaths at accredited hospitals (TJC, 2021). As a result, the Center for Medicare Services (CMS) and TJC require hospitals to prepare for all hazards, including active shooter or hostage events, and to work with their local law enforcement and emergency response agencies to prepare for and respond to active shooter events. Understanding the risks and motivations behind active shooter events, how your body and mind may respond to stress, and how best to prepare for an active shooter event is the best way to protect yourself and others should the unthinkable occur in your facility. Identify the definitions, signs, and trends of an active shooter event. Discuss the appropriate response to an active shooter situation. Evaluate ways in which training and preparation can be incorporated into institution protocols. Writer |
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ANCC Accreditation
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HIPAA: Do's and Don'ts of Social Media and Electronic Communication | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Social media and other forms of electronic communication allow people to instantly share pictures and messages with anyone, anywhere. But as the opportunities to share information online have increased, so have the challenges for keeping information private. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPAA, was designed to protect individuals’ rights and their personal healthcare information. HIPAA applies to both the storage and transfer of electronic protected health information, so these electronic communications must be handled carefully. Describe at least three ways to avoid HIPAA violations when using electronic communication. Subject Matter Expert |
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Quality Series: Safety First - Culture and Patient Impact | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: A ‘culture of safety’ is an often-heard term in clinical settings. Most patients require complex care, with many interprofessional teams working together. Large patient volumes, an expectation for rapid delivery of care, the consumer’s ability to choose providers, and government reimbursements all drive acute care facilities to invest in preventing or reducing errors. Improving safety is beneficial to the patient primarily, with less risk of injury or death, but also to the facility and staff, improving retention and job satisfaction, with the added benefit of extensive cost-savings. Describe the identifying factors and benefits to a culture of safety. Discuss organizations responsible for driving patient safety changes on a national level. Evaluate barriers to patient safety, and how these can be reduced or eliminated. Instructor |
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Employee Wellness: Managing Emotions | 0.25 | |
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand, express, and regulate your own emotions. It also refers to your awareness of what the people around you are feeling. One of the hallmark skills of EQ is the ability keep your emotional brain and your thinking brain working together, even in intense or stressful situations. Why is this important? What can it do for you? The goal of this course is to teach all staff strategies to manage emotions. Choose between responding intentionally to a conflict and reacting on the basis of emotions. Apply practices to strengthen your emotional intelligence, or EQ. |
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Identifying and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence | 1.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects thousands of people each year. It affects people from all social and economic backgrounds, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, race, and ethnicities. Those who experience IPV often suffer adverse social and health outcomes that make early recognition, identification, and response a priority for professionals working in healthcare and health and human services. Identify five types of IPV and five dynamics of survivor and perpetrator relationships. Recall at least four types of risk factors and protective factors of IPV. Identify best practices and key considerations for the assessment and treatment of IPV. Subject Matter Expert |
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Ambulatory Preceptor: Integrity, Ethics, and Legal Considerations | 0.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The world of legalities, red tape, and ethics can be a daunting one. We have all heard about the importance of confidentiality and trust in healthcare. How do these issues apply to preceptorships? This educational activity addresses integrity in preceptorships and gives you information you can share with preceptees to enhance professional and personal character, confidence, and wisdom in nursing practice. It also reviews important ethical and legal considerations that should be reviewed and incorporated into a preceptorship. The goal of this course is to provide nurses and nurse preceptors in ambulatory care settings with information about integrity, ethical conduct, and legal considerations in nursing practice and preceptorships. Identify core competencies of preceptors, ethical principles, and potential boundaries to ethical practice in preceptoring others. Recall at least three legal considerations important for preceptorships in ambulatory care settings. Instructor
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Nursing Ethics: Fundamentals | 1.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Although medical care can be often concrete, healthcare professionals, including nurses, are faced with ethical dilemmas that are not as clear-cut. In healthcare, sometimes situations arise where there is an “area of gray.” In those moments, thoughtful analysis using reason and ethical principles is needed. Many healthcare institutions have developed ethics committees to navigate patient care in difficult situations. The goal of this course is to equip nurses in the acute care setting with knowledge of key terms, theories, and principles of bioethics, as well as the procedures, functions, roles, and responsibilities associated with an ethics committee in the acute care setting. Name five major ethical theories. Recognize the four major bioethical principles. Define paternalism, veracity, fidelity, confidentiality, futile treatment, living will, durable power of attorney for healthcare, and “medical assistance in dying.” List the roles and responsibilities of an ethics committee and its ethicist in the acute care setting. Subject Matter Expert Writer |
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Assessment and Intervention for Confabulation | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Healthcare workers will often interact with patients who make up stories or memories that are inaccurate, sometimes wildly so. These patients are not lying, they are confabulating. A nurse who knows how to manage confabulation can help these patients. With proper interventions, most patients can stop confabulating or learn to manage the condition. This course will give you a solid foundation of knowledge about and skills to handle confabulation by explaining what it is, who does it, what causes it, and how to manage it. The goal of this course is to inform nurses in the acute care setting about confabulation and how to assess and manage patients with confabulation. Recall the types of confabulation and the pathophysiology of confabulation. Identify two methods of assessing confabulation. Apply several approaches for managing confabulation. Subject Matter Expert |
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IV Therapy Complications | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Nurses deliver infusion therapy to millions of patients in hospitals, home healthcare settings, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and physicians’ offices annually. Nursing professionals perform many daily activities involving peripheral catheter insertion and safe delivery of intravenous (IV) fluids and medications. The use of vascular access devices and IV therapy are commonplace in the acute care setting. With that said, clinicians must take caution due to the potentially serious and fatal complications that can occur from inappropriate IV fluid or drug delivery. Patient safety requires that nurses institute safeguards to avoid complications associated with IV treatment. Discuss the maintenance and complications of peripheral IV (PIV) therapy. Identify drugs that can cause tissue damage if extravasation occurs. Recall the components for documenting a peripheral IV insertion. |
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Essentials of HIPAA | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: This course, which was designed to comply with HIPAA law, will help you protect the privacy of the people you provide care for. Allowing unauthorized individuals to see a person’s personal health information can have severe consequences for you and your organization, even if it happens by accident. The goal of this course is to provide post-acute care staff with basic information about the principles of confidentiality, privacy, and security. Explain why HIPAA exists. Identify at least three things in the medical record that can be used to identify an individual. Describe at least three best practices to prevent HIPAA violations. Expert Reviewer |
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Pediatric Patients and Concussion Management | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury that is common in children and adolescents. Despite increased awareness about the injury, concussion remains under-reported and under-diagnosed. Nurses and Radiology Technicians must be aware of the identification, diagnosis, and management of concussions in pediatric patients. Identify signs and symptoms of concussions in pediatric patients. Recognize the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of concussions in pediatric patients. Recall the complications of concussions in pediatric patients. |
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SIADH Management | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is a condition that occurs when the body produces too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which causes fluid retention and electrolyte imbalance. SIADH can have various causes and manifestations and can lead to serious complications if not recognized and treated promptly. This course will provide you with the knowledge to thoroughly assess and manage patients with SIADH in the hospital setting. Explain the pathophysiology, causes, and diagnosis of SIADH. Identify the signs and symptoms of SIADH and potential complications. Review common treatments and nursing interventions for patients with SIADH. Writer |
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Management of Obstetric Hemorrhage | 1.75 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Worldwide, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) accounts for high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. It is important to understand the definitions and causes of PPH, as well as the many risk factors associated with PPH and how to assess a woman’s risk. Early recognition is key to have good outcomes. Recognizing PPH, the stages of PPH, and how to measure blood loss is essential, since treatment is based upon the stages of hemorrhage. Additionally, it is important to understand nursing interventions, treatments for PPH (including medication, surgical procedures, and blood products), and teamwork and communication needs to improve perinatal outcomes. Identify causes and risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage. Classify the stages of obstetric hemorrhage. Recall nursing and medical interventions used during the management of postpartum hemorrhage. Instructor Staff Writer |
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Overview of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The current opioid use epidemic has had devastating consequences for those impacted by it. Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is an effective, yet underused, approach to the treatment of opioid use disorder. By taking this course, you will have information that you can share with your clients and their family members about what MOUD is, its risks and benefits, and the types of medications used in MOUD. The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human services settings with an overview of what MOUD is, how it can help individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), and the medications used by providers that treat OUD. Describe how opioids affect the brain and can become habit-forming. Discuss the role of medications to treat opioid use disorder. List the medications typically prescribed to treat opioid use disorder and the side effects and risks associated. Subject Matter Expert Reviewer |
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Management of Respiratory Emergencies in Children | 1.75 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Nurses, respiratory therapists, and emergency medical professionals who care for children must have the requisite skills and training on the unique characteristics of a pediatric patient’s respiratory system. Children have significant respiratory system differences compared to adults. These include, but are not limited to: Anatomy, physiology, signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, and respiratory emergencies. In children, the leading cause of cardiopulmonary arrest occurs from etiologies within the respiratory system. Clinicians must understand these differences and be prepared to work collaboratively to quickly respond and provide safe and competent care to any child who is in respiratory distress. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the pediatric respiratory system and differences vs. adults. Recall techniques for conducting a focused assessment of the respiratory system in pediatric patients and interventions for facilitating assessments and treatments. Identify clinical manifestations of respiratory distress in pediatric patients. Recognize conditions associated with respiratory emergencies in pediatric patients including treatments and interventions. Writer Subject Matter Expert Subject Matter Expert |
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Medical Record Documentation and Legal Information for CNAs | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: Documenting care is just as important as providing care. This course discusses the purpose of the medical record and documentation. It also describes documentation practices and legal standards that affect the certified nursing assistant. Discuss the purpose of the medical record and documentation. Identify at least two documentation practices used to avoid errors. Explain the legal standards that affect the certified nursing assistant. |
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Emergency Management of Abdominal Pain | 2.00 | |
Non-accredited Education
Origination: Expiration: Abdominal pain is the single most common ED complaint (up to 10% of visits) and is in the top four for emergency medicine litigation. Emergency providers must be proficient in diagnosing abdominal pain to provide excellent care to patients and reduce their risk of being named in litigation. This course will address abdominal pain diagnosis and treatment in the ED for the elderly, adults, children, and young women (of childbearing potential). State the evaluation of abdominal pain in the elderly. Recognize the approach to abdominal pain in the post-bariatric surgery patient. Discuss the presentation of testicular torsion. Describe the scoring systems for appendicitis in adults and children. Assess the non-abdominal causes of abdominal pain. Presenter Stephen Colucciello, MD, FACEP
Planner/Reviewer Edward Boudreau, DO, FACEP
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Gestational Diabetes: Clinical Management | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Increasingly more gravid patients in the U.S. are getting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). If well managed, they can still have a healthy pregnancy. It is important for those who work in maternal child health to know all about this condition, what causes it, and how to manage it. This course provides acute care professionals with basic guidelines for the clinical management of gestational diabetes mellitus. Discuss pathophysiology, screening, and risk factors for developing GDM. Determine glucose monitoring and medication management strategies to use intrapartum and postpartum for a gravid patient with GDM. Identify lifestyle modifications needed for a patient with GDM. Instructor Staff Writer
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Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families and Approaches to Treatment | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with information about how substance use disorders can impact family systems and approaches to help the family system. Identify how family dynamics impact the development of a substance use disorder. Recognize how substance use impacts the family members of individuals with substance use disorders. Indicate evidence-based interventions that you can use to successfully address the relationship between the dynamics of family systems and substance use. Instructor Expert Reviewer |
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Depression and Suicidality in Older Adults | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Depression and suicide are among the top public health concerns facing older adult populations. Older adults encounter changes physically, cognitively, and psychosocially that often contribute to the onset of depression. Further, older adult populations have among the highest incident rates of suicide than any other age group, which makes appropriate diagnosis and treatment of depression in this population even more critical. This course will provide an overview of some physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors that could be contributing to depression in an older adult, as well as important information on recognizing risk factors and warning signs of depression in this population. Additionally, information related to evidence-based treatment strategies for older adult populations will be discussed along with the importance of monitoring treatment adherence. Recall common indicators of depression, as well as risk factors and warning signs for suicide in older adult populations. Indicate strategies to use to assess depressive symptoms and risk of suicide among older adults. Describe evidence-based interventions for adults with depressive symptoms or those at heightened risk for suicide. Instructor |
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Bowel Ischemia, Perforation, and Obstruction | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Bowel ischemia, infarctions, perforations, and obstructions are serious conditions that require prompt recognition and interventions to prevent severe complications and death. There are several underlying conditions that predispose patients to these conditions, for which education and risk modifications are crucial.
Identify anatomical and physiological aspects of the intestines associated with bowel ischemia, infarctions, perforations, and obstructions. Describe risk factors, causes, signs/symptoms, management, treatment, and complications of bowel ischemia, infarctions, perforations, and obstructions. Instructor |
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Use of Robots in Surgery | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This course provides an overview of the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic/endoscopic methods during surgery. Along with a review of the eight components necessary for an endoscopic surgical procedure, it also describes the endoscopic functions of robotic-assisted technology. You will come away with a better understanding of how health-care professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology. List the eight components necessary for endoscopic surgical procedures Describe the endoscopic functions of robotic-assisted technology Discuss how healthcare professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology. Instructors
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DEI: An Introduction to Multicultural Care | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: Increasing awareness of cultural diversification has challenged traditional institutions and practices. This includes the delivery of treatment services. Outcome studies have consistently demonstrated the need for change in the way that healthcare and other services operate. Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues are critical to establishing a positive relationship with the people you are serving and ensuring beneficial treatment outcomes. Identify three primary reasons why a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical for providing quality care and improving outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs. Summarize ways you can identify and mitigate the impact of bias in your professional interactions. Indicate at least three approaches you can use to demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Subject Matter Expert Writer |
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Addressing Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders | 1.25 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: About 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event (Sidran Institute, 2018). Most overcome their trauma responses without formal intervention. Others, however, experience persistent symptoms that need formal intervention. The goal of this course is to provide addiction, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapists, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human services settings with information on how to assess and treat trauma- and stressor-related disorders. Recognize common symptoms that individuals may have in response to experiencing trauma. Identify at least three tools that can help screen and assess for trauma-related disorders. Determine which interventions would be most relevant for someone with a trauma-related disorder. Subject Matter Expert
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Managing Pediatric Trauma: Assessment | 1.50 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: This course is intended to provide nurses with knowledge of pediatric stages of development, mechanisms of injury, and assessment best practices including the pediatric assessment triangle as they relate to trauma. Describe pediatric trauma care and stages of development as they relate to trauma. Identify common mechanisms of injury in the pediatric population. Recall assessment techniques and emergency interventions for pediatric patients who experience trauma. Instructor |
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Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Professionals | 1.00 | |
Origination: Expiration: Healthcare professionals are responsible for implementing infection prevention techniques. This course reviews how pathogenic organisms spread in healthcare settings, infection prevention strategies for healthcare professionals, and occupational health strategies to control the spread of infectious and communicable diseases. The goal of this course is to provide nursing and medical assistant professionals in the healthcare setting with a general overview of infection prevention strategies. Indicate how pathogenic organisms may be spread in healthcare settings. Recall infection prevention strategies healthcare professionals should employ in the work setting. List occupational health strategies specific to preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus, and tuberculosis (TB) in healthcare providers, and resources for evaluation of healthcare professionals infected with these organisms. |
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Natural Disasters and Workplace Emergencies: Earthquakes and Tsunamis | 0.50 | |
Origination: Expiration: Earthquakes and tsunamis unleash powerful forces of nature. They cause catastrophic infrastructure and property damage and can result in tremendous loss of life. This course presents some basic facts about earthquakes and tsunamis, including considerations for preparedness and protective actions. The goal of this course is to provide all staff with a basic overview of earthquakes and tsunamis. Explain where and how earthquakes and tsunamis occur. Identify potential hazards before an earthquake. Employ protective actions to enhance safety during and after an earthquake or tsunami. Expert Reviewer |
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Applying HIPAA Regulations in Behavioral Health | 1.00 | |
ANCC Accreditation
Origination: Expiration: HIPAA rules underlie every service related to behavioral health, and they change to meet evolving trends. There are potentially catastrophic organizational and individual consequences if the current HIPAA rules are not followed. This course will help you to identify potential legal and ethical issues related to HIPAA, improve your compliance approach, and develop more effective risk management strategies. The goal of this course is to assist alcohol and drug counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses in health and human services settings in understanding and applying current HIPAA regulations. Indicate the purpose of HIPAA and how it applies to behavioral healthcare providers. Recall at least three ways that the Privacy Rule impacts the day-to-day responsibilities of behavioral health providers. Identify at least three steps that behavioral health providers need to take to ensure compliance with the Security Rule. Instructor |
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Understanding Workplace Violence | 0.50 | |
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