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Contact Hour(s): 

1.5 Contact Hours

Author:

Heather Rhodes, APRN-BC

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-753328; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description:

This course discusses the role of critical thinking in the practice of nursing and other healthcare disciplines, introduces the definition of critical thinking, discusses ways to develop this skill at a personal level, and how to implement this skill into practice.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will understand critical thinking and how to implement this skill into practice.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of critical thinking in healthcare.
2. List examples of personal factors influencing our perception and practice of critical thinking.
3. Identify the person ultimately responsible for proficiency in critical thinking.
4. Summarize how increased experience can affect a healthcare professional's critical thinking skills.
5. Identify two knowledge elements pertaining to critical thinking in healthcare.
6. Identify three prerequisites for critical thinking.
7. Describe ways in which empirical referents are measured.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact Hours

Author:

Breann Kakacek, BSN, RN

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC),

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-491496; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description:

This course discusses disaster preparedness, including the distinction between natural and man-made events, their causes, characteristics, and impacts on communities and healthcare systems. Participants will explore the disaster management cycle, conduct hazard vulnerability assessments, and gain practical knowledge of incident management systems, including the Incident Command System and the coordination of local, state, and federal response agencies.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to identify, assess, and respond effectively to disasters, including applying disaster management principles, conducting hazard vulnerability assessments, utilizing incident command systems, and implementing appropriate mass casualty triage and evacuation procedures.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Define disasters and distinguish between natural and man-made disasters.
2. Explain the disaster management cycle and describe key activities and responsibilities within each phase.
3. Conduct a basic Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA).
4. Demonstrate understanding of incident management systems.
5. Apply disaster response principles by describing appropriate actions during mass casualty incidents.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author:

Charmaine Robinson, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development.  PD activity approval ID# 12539. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.1 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: Professional Issues.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1275972; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description:

Setting boundaries in healthcare refers to establishing and maintaining professional relationships in the workplace rooted in respect for others. This course will address boundary-setting, ethical implications, unacceptable behaviors in the healthcare setting, boundary violations, and guidance for healthcare professionals on how to effectively set boundaries with patients, families, and colleagues.

Outcomes:

After this course, ≥ 92% of participants will know how to establish and maintain boundaries with patients, families, and colleagues.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of setting boundaries in healthcare.
2. Outline three unacceptable behaviors and situations in healthcare.
3. Recognize two characteristics of boundary violations.
4. Summarize ways to set boundaries and respect the boundaries of others.
5. Describe one challenge in setting boundaries in the workplace.
6. Summarize how to apply ethics to boundary-setting in healthcare.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author:

Julia Tortorice, RN, MBA, MSN, NEA-BC, CPHQ

Target Audience:

Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), CCI Credentialed Specialists, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development.  PD activity approval ID# 03450. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.1 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

State Approvals:

Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1074432; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description:

This course discusses the importance of acting in an emergency and obtaining patient consent. Visual assessment and primary assessment of emergencies are also discussed. Various emergencies, such as breathing and neurologic, are summarized, including symptoms and management.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to identify and react to an emergency health concern in the community or an outpatient setting.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Summarize the clinician's role to act.
2. Outline the clinician's responsibility to get a patient's consent.
3. Describe four elements of a visual assessment.
4. Recognize the presentations of specific health emergencies.
5. Characterize the primary assessment of traumatic injuries.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.