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Airborne Allergens - Part 1 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
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Sneezing is
not always the symptom of a cold. Sometimes, it is an
allergic reaction to something in the air. Health
experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from
upper respiratory tract symptoms that are allergic
reactions to airborne allergens. This course is the
first of a two-part series about airborne allergens.
This first part summarizes what health experts know
about the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions to
airborne allergens, and how health care providers
diagnose these reactions. You should complete the VGMU
course “Overview of the Immune System” before taking
this course, and you should complete this course before
taking Part 2 of this series. This course is certified
for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification (CCMC). |
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Airborne Allergens - Part 2 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
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Sneezing is
not always the symptom of a cold. Sometimes, it is an
allergic reaction to something in the air. Health
experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from
upper respiratory tract symptoms that are allergic
reactions to airborne allergens. This course is the
second of a two-part series about airborne allergens.
This second part summarizes what health experts know
about how people can prevent or reduce allergic
reactions, how to treat these reactions, and what
medical researchers are doing to help people who suffer
from these allergies. You should complete the VGMU
course “Overview of the Immune System” and Part 1 of
this series before taking this course. This course is
certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for
Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Am I at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? |
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
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Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. This course examines the signs and symptoms of Type 2 diabetes, and explains what a person can do to prevent or delay the development of the disease. This course was developed from material provided by the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Asthma Management - Interventions and Strategies |
Dave Henry and
Mindy Owen |
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This course
will review the elements of asthma and the aspects of
properly managing patients with the disease. This course
will provide case managers a comprehensive picture of
asthma patients, and how to assist them in the design
and implementation of their plan of care. The course
will also give the case manager an understanding of
long-term management issues with the asthmatic
population. This course is approved for 2.0 contact
hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification
(CCMC), and for 2.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory
Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association
for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite
100, Irving, TX 75063. |
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Challenges for the Bariatric Resident |
Patrick A. Meeker |
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The bariatric client encounters many functional challenges on a daily basis. Performing activities of daily living will be mildly to profoundly impaired as compared to the non-obese resident. This course examines the epidemic of obesity in the United States and the challenges that face the bariatric client. Before completing this course, you should complete the VGMU courses “Understanding Obesity” (VGMU course number VGM124) and “Obesity Among Older Americans” (VGM126). This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Childhood Obesity: A Lifelong Threat to Health |
Center on an Aging Society |
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Almost 14
million children -- 24 percent of the U.S. population
ages 2 to 17 -- are obese. An additional 8.6 million
children are at risk for obesity. Differences in health
between obese and non-obese children are not great.
However, obese children often remain obese in adulthood.
This course examines the group of children ages 2 to 17
with Body Mass Index (BMI) values at or above the 95th
percentile (referred to as obese), and those with BMI
values between the 85th and 95th percentiles (referred
to as at risk for obesity). This course is certified for
2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification (CCMC). |
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CIRA: Postoperative Pain Control
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Patrick W. Cawley |
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This course will introduce you to continuous infusion regional analgesia (CIRA), its administration and results of CIRA studies. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour of continuing education units (CEUs) from the Commission for Case Manager Certification
(CCMC). |
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Continuous Cold Therapy for Postoperative Pain |
Patrick W. Cawley |
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This course
addresses the use of continuous cold therapy (CCT) to
manage postoperative pain. This course is approved for
1.0 contact hour of continuing education credit (CEU)
by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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CPAP Humidification |
Robert
McCoy and Robert Virag |
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This course
identifies the benefits and limitations of CPAP
humidification to help patients and to build trust with
referral sources. This course was developed from an
article titled “Dew Diligence is Recommended,” which
appeared in the February 2006 issue of DealerProvider
magazine. You should complete the following VGMU courses
before taking this course: “Introduction to CPAP,
autoCPAP and Bi-Level,” “OSA Diagnosis and Treatment,”
and “The Great Awakening: Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” This
course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification. |
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Disease Management Programs: Improving Health While Reducing Costs? |
Lee Thompson |
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People with chronic conditions generally use more health care services, including physician visits, hospital care, and prescription drugs. Increases in the number of people living longer with chronic conditions, coupled with rising health care expenditures, have spurred health plans, employers and the government to look for ways to reduce health care use and costs. Disease management is one approach that aims to provide better care while reducing the costs of caring for the chronically ill. This course was provided by the Center on an Aging Society. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Eating and Diabetes |
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
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If a person has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, what, when and how much he or she eats all affect blood glucose. Keeping blood glucose at a healthy level will prevent or slow down diabetes problems. This course describes what people can do to keep their blood glucose at a healthy level. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Health Care Workers and Bloodborne Pathogens |
Various Sources |
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Health care
workers, including HME/DME providers and employees, are
at risk of exposure to a variety of infectious diseases,
which may cause them illness, and which may be
transmitted from them to other staff and patients. Of
particular concern is a health care worker’s risk for
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including
hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that
causes AIDS. This course provides information about how
health care workers can minimize the risk of
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. You
should complete the following VGMU courses before taking
this course: “Overview of the Immune System,” “Hepatitis
C: Issues, Economics and Care Strategies,” “Overview of
Hepatitis B,” and “Overview of HIV/AIDS.” Note: This
course replaces the former VGMU course “Bloodborne
Pathogens.” |
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Health Risks of Being Overweight |
The Weight-control Information Network |
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Weighing too much may increase your risk for developing many health problems. If you are overweight or obese, you may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease and fatty liver disease. This course examines the health risks of being overweight. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Hepatitis C: Issues, Economics and Care Strategies
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Mindy Owen |
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This course will present an overview of hepatitis C (HCV) economics, testing and treatment interventions. This course is approved for 1.5 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification. |
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Home Oxygen Therapy |
Tom Pontzius |
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More and
more people are using oxygen therapy outside the
hospital, permitting them to lead active, productive
lives. This course explains what home oxygen therapy is,
the types of home oxygen therapy available today and how
the therapy can benefit the patient. This course is
approved for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for
Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Intervention and Strategies for the COPD Population |
Dave Henry and
Mindy Owen |
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This course
will help the case manager define chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), both as a primary disease
state and as a co-morbid condition. It is important for
the case manager to understand both the short- and
long-term interventions for the COPD population. This
course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), and
for 2.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care
Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for
Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100,
Irving, TX 75063. |
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Introduction to Apnea Monitors |
Various Sources |
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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to apnea monitors. Because of the multitude of apnea monitors and accessories on the market, this course will cover apnea monitors in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of apnea monitor, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to apnea monitor manufacturers. This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Bone Growth Stimulators |
Various Sources |
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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to non-invasive bone growth stimulators. This course will cover bone growth stimulators in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of bone growth stimulator, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to bone growth stimulator manufacturers. This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
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Introduction to Breast Pumps |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to breast pumps. Because of the number of breast pumps
and accessories on the market, this course will cover
breast pumps in the broadest generic terms. For specific
information related to a particular brand of breast
pump, please consult the manufacturers. This course also
includes links to VGM Participating breast pump
manufacturers. This course is approved for 2.0 contact
hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification. |
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Introduction to Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) units. Because of the
multitude of CPM units and accessories on the market,
this course will cover CPM units in the broadest generic
terms. For specific information related to a particular
brand of CPM unit, please consult the manufacturers.
This course also includes links to CPM manufacturers.
This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to CPAP, auto-CPAP and Bi-Level |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to standard respiratory assist devices (RADs): CPAP
(continuous positive airway pressure), Auto Adjust CPAP
and Bi-level. Because of the multitude of brands of RADs
and accessories on the market, this course will cover
the devices in the broadest generic terms. For specific
information related to a particular brand of CPAP, Auto
Adjust CPAP or Bi-level, please consult the
manufacturers. This course also includes links to
several manufacturers. This course is approved for 2.0
contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Enteral Nutrition Pumps |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to enteral nutrition pumps. Because of the multitude of
enteral nutrition pumps and accessories on the market,
this course will cover enteral nutrition pumps in the
broadest generic terms. For specific information related
to a particular brand of enteral nutrition pump, please
consult the manufacturers. This course also includes
links to enteral nutrition pump manufacturers. This
course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Liquid Oxygen Systems |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to liquid oxygen systems used for home oxygen therapy.
Because of the variety of liquid oxygen systems and
accessories on the market, this course will cover liquid
oxygen systems in the broadest generic terms. For
specific information related to a particular brand of
system, please consult the manufacturers. This course
also includes links to several manufacturers of liquid
oxygen systems and accessories. You should complete the
VGMU course “Home Oxygen Therapy” before completing this
course. This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by
the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Low Loss Air Mattresses |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to low air loss mattresses. Because of the multitude of
low air loss mattresses and accessories on the market,
this course will cover low air loss mattresses in the
broadest generic terms. For specific information related
to a particular brand of low air loss mattress, please
consult the manufacturers. This course also includes
links to several low air loss mattress manufacturers.
This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Manual Wheelchairs |
Various Sources |
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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to the standard manual wheelchair. Because of the multitude of brands of manual wheelchairs and accessories on the market, this course will cover manual wheelchairs in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of manual wheelchair, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to several manual wheelchair manufacturers.
This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Nebulizer Systems |
Laura Cadogan |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to aerosol nebulizer systems. Because of the multitude
of brands of nebulizers and other system components on
the market, this course will cover the devices in the
broadest generic terms. For specific information related
to a particular brand of nebulizers and system
components, please consult the manufacturers. This
course also includes links to several manufacturers.
This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Oxygen Concentrators |
Various Sources |
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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to oxygen concentrators. Because of the multitude of brands of oxygen concentrators and accessories on the market, this course will cover oxygen concentrators in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of oxygen concentrator, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to several oxygen concentrator manufacturers. You should complete the VGMU course “Home Oxygen Therapy” before completing this course.
This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Oxygen Cylinders |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to compressed oxygen cylinders used for home oxygen
therapy. Because of the multitude of brands of
compressed gas cylinders and accessories on the market,
this course will cover cylinders in the broadest generic
terms. For specific information related to a particular
brand of cylinder, please consult the manufacturers.
This course also includes links to several manufacturers
of oxygen cylinders and accessories. You should complete
the VGMU course “Home Oxygen Therapy” before completing
this course. This course is approved for 2.0 contact
hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Ostomy Care |
Various Sources |
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This course
will provide you information about managing ostomies
following ostomy surgery. You will learn about products
that are available for patients to care for their stomas
and the skin surrounding the stomas. This course will
also provide other ostomy management suggestions such as
dietary tips. Because of the multitude of brands of
ostomy products on the market, this course will cover
ostomy products in the broadest generic terms. For
specific information related to a particular brand of
ostomy products, please consult the manufacturers. This
course also includes links to ostomy product
manufacturers. This course is approved for 2.0 contact
hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification.
You should complete the VGMU courses “Overview of
Ostomies - Part 1” and “Overview of Ostomies - Part 2”
before taking this course. |
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Introduction to Phototherapy Units |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to phototherapy units. Because of the multitude of
phototherapy units and accessories on the market, this
course will cover phototherapy units in the broadest
generic terms. For specific information related to a
particular brand of phototherapy unit, please consult
the manufacturers. This course also includes links to
several phototherapy unit manufacturers. This course is
approved for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for
Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Introduction to Spirometry |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces you to spirometry. This measurement can help
the clinician determine whether an individual has a
disease in the lungs, and help determine whether the
disease is obstructive or restrictive. Because of the
variety of spirometry systems and accessories on the
market, this course will cover spirometry systems in the
broadest generic terms. For specific information related
to a particular brand of system, please consult the
manufacturers. This course also includes a link to VGM
Participating manufacturers of spirometry systems and
accessories, and of peak flow meters. You should
complete the following VGMU courses before beginning
this course: “Overview of Cystic Fibrosis,” “Overview of
Tuberculosis,” “Asthma Management: Interventions and
Strategies,” and “Intervention and Strategies of the
COPD Population.” This course is approved for 2.0
contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification. |
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Introduction to TENS |
Various Sources |
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This course
introduces the new home medical equipment staff member
to TENS units. Because of the multitude of TENS units
and accessories on the market, this course will cover
TENS units in the broadest generic terms. For specific
information related to a particular brand of TENS unit,
please consult the manufacturers. This course also
includes links to several TENS unit manufacturers. This
course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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The Impact of Standards of Practice on Case Management |
Mindy Owen |
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This course addresses case management Standards of Practice (SOP) and the impact the standards have on the delivery of case management. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification. |
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Implications of Immobility |
Mindy Owen |
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This course
reviews the effects of immobility on the human body.
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). This
course was written by Mindy Owen, RN, CCRN, CCM, from
information gathered from MEDIQfst. |
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Knee Bracing: Science or Psychology? |
Patrick W. Cawley |
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This course provides information that physical rehabilitation clinicians can use when deciding whether or not to use functional knee bracing during the treatment of significant knee joint injuries. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour of continuing education credit (CEU) by the Commission for Case Manager Certification. |
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Long
Term Management of Sleep Disordered Breathing |
Dave
Henry and
Mindy Owen |
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This course
will define sleep-disordered breathing and aspects of
long-term management of the patient with this illness.
This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), and
for 2.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care
Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for
Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100,
Irving, TX 75063. |
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MDI - Aerosol Therapy |
Dr. Richard
Dalby,
Dr. Joseph Rau,
Thomas Kallstrom |
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This course contains three separate presentations on inhalation aerosol therapy given at the 1998 American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) International Respiratory Congress Symposium. The course is approved for 3.0 hours of AARC Category 1 credit, and 2.5 contact hours of credit by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). The course is provided courtesy of Respironics’ Asthma & Allergy Division. |
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Medicare Basics for Case Managers |
Peggy
Walker &
Mindy Owen |
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This course
will help you become familiar with some general
information about Medicare. This course is approved
for 1.0 contact hour by the Commission for Case
Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Medical Terminology – Part 1 |
William J. Dyche, Ph.D. |
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This is the first of a 3-part series of modules, which make up a short course in medical terminology. Being familiar with medical words will make a conversation with a health care provider less intimidating and, more important, enables the home medical equipment supplier and case manager to make sound decisions regarding the health of their respective clients. This course is based on the “Short Course in Medical Terminology” written by Dr. William J.
Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Medical Terminology – Part 2 |
William J.
Dyche, Ph.D. |
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This is the second of a 3-part series of modules, which make up a short course in medical terminology. Being familiar with medical words will make a conversation with a health care provider less intimidating and, more important, enables the home medical equipment supplier and case manager to make sound decisions regarding the health of their respective clients. This course is based on the “Short Course in Medical Terminology” written by Dr. William J.
Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Medical Terminology – Part 3 |
William J. Dyche, Ph.D. |
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This is the third and final part of a 3-part series of modules, which make up a short course in medical terminology. Being familiar with medical words will make a conversation with a health care provider less intimidating and, more important, enables the home medical equipment supplier and case manager to make sound decisions regarding the health of their respective clients. This course is based on the “Short Course in Medical Terminology” written by Dr. William J. Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Obesity Among Older Americans |
Center on an Aging Society |
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Some 15 million older American adults – people over the age of 51 – are obese. This represents nearly one in four older Americans. This course examines the obesity epidemic among older Americans and how it affects their health and daily lives. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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OSA
Links to HTN and CVD - Part 1 |
Sharon
Baer and Bonnie Rodgers |
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This is the
first of a two-part series of courses about the
relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and
both hypertension (high blood pressure) and
cardiovascular disease (CVD). This course provides an
overview of OSA, and reviews results of studies linking
OSA to hypertension and heart disease. Part two of this
series reviews results of studies of OSA treatment on
patients with hypertension or heart disease, and
explains how health care professionals can improve the
medical management of hypertension patients who also
suffer from OSA. You should complete this course before
taking Part 2. This course is approved for 2.0 contact
hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification
(CCMC), and for 2.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory
Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association
for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite
100, Irving, TX 75063. |
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OSA
Links to HTN and CVD - Part 2 |
Sharon
Baer and Bonnie Rodgers |
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This is the
second of a two-part series of courses about the
relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and
both hypertension (high blood pressure) and
cardiovascular disease (CVD). This course reviews
results of studies of OSA treatment on patients with
hypertension or heart disease, and explains how care
professionals can improve the medical management of
hypertension patients who also suffer from OSA. You
should complete Part 1 of this series before taking this
course. This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by
the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC),
and for 2.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care
Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for
Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100,
Irving, TX 75063. |
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Overview of Cystic Fibrosis |
Various Sources |
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Cystic
fibrosis is a complex, inherited disease that affects
tissues that produce mucus secretions. This course
provides an overview of the disease, including
descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options.
This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Overview of Diabetes |
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
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Each year, more than 650,000 Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. But, even more startling are experts’ estimates that as many as 16 million people have diabetes, and only half are aware of their condition. This course provides an overview of the disease, providing definitions of diabetes and pre-diabetes, prevention tips and statistics related to one of the most under-diagnosed and deadly of diseases. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Overview of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy |
The Muscular Dystrophy Association |
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"Muscular dystrophy" is a broad term used to label gene-related (hereditary) muscle-destroying disorders that affect muscles throughout the body. There are more than 20 specific genetic disorders considered to be muscular dystrophy. This course examines Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most common of the muscular dystrophies. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Overview of Hepatitis B |
Various Sources |
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Health care
workers, including HME/DME providers and employees, are
at risk of exposure to a variety of infectious diseases,
which may cause them illness, and which may be
transmitted from them to other staff and patients. Of
particular concern is a health care worker’s risk for
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including
hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that
causes AIDS. This course provides an overview of
hepatitis B, how it is spread, its symptoms and
diagnoses, and its vaccination. You should complete the
VGMU course “Overview of the Immune System” before
taking this course |
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Overview of HIV/AIDS |
Various Sources |
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Health care
workers, including HME/DME providers and employees, are
at risk of exposure to a variety of infectious diseases,
which may cause them illness, and which may be
transmitted from them to other staff and patients. Of
particular concern is a health care worker’s risk for
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including
hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that
causes AIDS. This course provides an overview of HIV,
how it is spread, its symptoms and diagnoses, and its
vaccination. You should complete the VGMU course
“Overview of the Immune System” before taking this
course. |
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Overview of the Immune System |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
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The human
immune system is a complex network of organs – highly
specialized cells and even a circulatory system separate
from blood vessels – all of which work together to clear
infection from the body. When our immune system
malfunctions, a wide array of problems can occur. This
course explains how the immune system works, how
vaccinations work to ward off existing and emerging
infectious diseases, and some of the great strides that
are being made to detect, treat and prevent disorders of
the immune system. You should complete this course
before completing the following VGMU courses: “Hepatitis
C: Issues, Economics and Care Strategies,” “Overview of
Hepatitis B,” and “Overview of HIV/AIDS.” |
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Overview of Multiple Sclerosis |
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
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Multiple
sclerosis is one of the most common diseases of the
central nervous system. This course provides an overview
of the disease, including descriptions of symptoms,
causes and treatment options. This course is certified
for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification (CCMC). |
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Overview of Osteoporosis |
The International Osteoporosis Foundation |
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density of bone is reduced, increasing the risk of fracture. Around the world, it affects one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50. This course examines this serious world-wide health problem. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Overview of Ostomies - Part 1 |
ConvaTec |
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This is the
first of a two-part series of courses that introduces
you to ostomies and the basics of ostomy care and
management. This first course will explain what an
ostomy is, types of ostomies, and detail the ostomy that
most people think about when they hear the word
“ostomy:” colostomy. This course is approved for 2.0
contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification. Part 2 of this course will explain the
two other major types of ostomies - ileostomies and
urostomies - and discuss common problems and issues
associated with ostomies. |
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Overview of Ostomies - Part 2 |
ConvaTec |
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This is the
second of a two-part series of courses that introduce
you to ostomies and the basics of ostomy care and
management. This course will explain ileostomies and
urostomies, and discuss common problems and issues
associated with ostomies. This course is approved for
2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification. You should complete Part 1 of this series
before taking this course. |
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Overview of Parkinson’s Disease |
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
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Parkinson's
disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous
system that affects more than 1.5 million men and women
in the United States. It is caused by degeneration of
neurons in the brain that results in muscular rigidity,
tremors, slow movement, poor balance, and problems
walking. This course provides an overview of the
disease, including descriptions of symptoms, causes and
treatment options. This course is certified for 2.0
contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification (CCMC). |
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Overview of Tuberculosis |
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) |
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Nearly
one-third of the world's population is infected with
Tuberculosis (TB), and it kills almost 3 million people
per year. However, in the United States, through a broad
range of Federal and community initiatives, national TB
rates have declined steadily over the past decade. The
number of reported TB cases and the national TB case
rate are now at their lowest levels since TB reporting
began in 1953. This course provides an overview of the
disease, distinguishing between active and latent TB,
and explaining how a person is tested for TB. This
course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Patient Lifting (CEU: CCMC, CDMSC) |
James A. Murphy,
Gary Nowitz,
Brian Wright,
Dan Roberts |
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This course
offers continuing education credit for Case Managers and
Disability Management Specialists. If you are NOT a Case
Manager or Disability Management Specialist, please take
the corresponding non-CEU course “Patient Lifting
(Non-CEU).” This course consists of a series of six
articles designed to assist you in understanding
contemporary patient lifting technology, and the
ramifications upon patients being discharged and their
caregivers. The course document was reprinted from
CareManagement magazine, Vol. 9, No. 2, April/May
2005, and republished as a course by permission from
Mason Medical Communications. The fee for obtaining
continuing education credit for this course has been
waived through an educational grant from Liko Inc. |
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A Practical Approach to Electrical Nerve Stimulation |
Rehabilicare
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This is the first of a 3-part series of modules designed to assist physical therapists (PT), physical therapist assistants (PTA), case managers and registered nurses (RN) in developing a practical approach to using electrical nerve stimulation
(ENS) as an important tool in patient care. This series of modules is provided by
Rehabilicare.
This first module is approved for 1 contact hour of continuing education for PTs, PTAs, case managers and RNs. |
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A Practical Approach to Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) |
Rehabilicare
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This is the final part of a 3-part series of modules designed to assist physical therapists (PT), physical therapist assistants (PTA), case managers and registered nurses (RN) in developing a practical approach to using electrotherapy as an important tool in patient care. This series of modules is provided by Rehabilicare. This third module addresses neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and is approved for 4 contact hour of continuing education for PTs, PTAs, case managers and RNs. |
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A Practical Approach to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) |
Rehabilicare
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This is the second of a 3-part series of modules designed to assist physical therapists (PT), physical therapist assistants (PTA), case managers and registered nurses (RN) in developing a practical approach to using electrotherapy as an important tool in patient care. This series of modules is provided by Rehabilicare. This second module addresses transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and is approved for 4 contact hour of continuing education for PTs, PTAs, case managers and RNs. |
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Safe Nursing Practices
- Part 1 |
Peggi A.
Guenter,
M. Terese Verklan,
S. Premji
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This course contains two articles: one addressing safe nursing practices for enteral feeding of the acutely ill patient, and the other addressing safety issues for enteral feeding of babies. The course is approved for 2.0 contact hours of continuing education by the Vermont State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). The fee for obtaining CEUs for this course have been waived through an educational grant from Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. |
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Safe Nursing Practices - Part 2 |
Peggi Guenter and Catherine T. Milne |
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This course
contains two articles: one addressing safe nursing
practices for enteral nutrition and hydration in
long-term care, and the other addressing safe nursing
practices in long-term wound care. The course is
approved for 1.7 contact hours of continuing education
by the Vermont State Nurses Association, an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). The fee for
obtaining CEUs for this course have been waived through
an educational grant from Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. |
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Safe Nursing Practices: Part 3 |
Carol McGinnis
Carol Wolin-Riklin
Janet Foster |
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This course contains two articles: one addressing how nursing practices can help prevent aspiration pneumonia due to enteral tube feeding, and the other addresses early enteral nutrition following cardiovascular (CV) surgery. The course is approved for 1.5 contact hours of continuing education by the Vermont State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). The fee for obtaining CEUs for this course has been waived through an educational grant from Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. |
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Sharps Injury Prevention |
Elaine Flanagan
Tammy Lundstrom |
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This course
offers continuing education credit for nurses. If you
are NOT a nurse, please take the corresponding non-CEU
course “Sharps Injury Prevention (Non-CEU).” This course
contains two articles: one addressing the implementation
of a sharps-injury prevention program, and the other
addressing health care workers’ roles in preventing
needle-stick and other sharp-object injuries. The course
is approved for 1.0 contact hour of continuing education
by the Association for Professionals in Infection
Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). The fee for
obtaining CEUs for this course has been
waived through an
educational grant from Tyco Healthcare/Kendall. (CEU:
ANCC) |
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Skin Management - Prevention and Wound Care
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Mindy Owen
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This course provides information that the case manager can use to establish assessment tools and care plans for patients who are at high risk for skin breakdown. This course is approved for 1.0 contact hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification
(CCMC). |
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Spinal Cord Injury |
Mindy Owen
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This course
provides to the specialist case manager information
about spinal cord injuries (SCI) and the role a case
manager plays in the acute care and rehabilitation of
persons with SCI. This course is approved for 1.0
contact hour by the Commission for Case Manager
Certification (CCMC). |
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Strategies for Working on a Healthcare Team
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Louis Feuer
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This course discusses strategies you can use when working on healthcare teams. Approval for continuing education units (CEUs) from the Commission for Case Manager Certification is pending for this course. |
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Traumatic Brain Injury |
Mindy Owen
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This course
discusses issues, interventions and information
pertinent to case managers who work with patients who
have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This
course has been approved for 1.0 contact hour of
continuing education units (CEUs) by the Commission
for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Understanding Obesity |
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Obesity has risen to an epidemic rate over the past 20 years in the United States. One-third of American adults are obese, putting them at increased health risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and some forms of cancer. This course provides basic information about obesity. This course is certified for 2.0 contact hours by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). |
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Wound Care: Selecting Skin Cleansing Products |
Denise Nix |
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The number
of commercially marketed skin cleansing agents continues
to grow, providing clinicians with an increasingly large
variety of products from which to choose. This variety
may lead to confusion about which product to choose,
particularly for persons without expertise in the area
of skin care. This course reviews common types of skin
cleansers, their formulation, ingredients, skin
compatibility, pH, and related infection control issues.
This course is approved for 2.0 contact hours by the
Commission for Case Manager Certification. |
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