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Contact Hour(s): 

4 Contact hours, including 4 Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Amanda Marten, MSN, FNP-C

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), 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, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses terrorism, including bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction. It also reviews the different types of agents, including chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear, as well as the various types of personal protective equipment that healthcare professionals must wear in the event of a terrorist attack. Learners will also read about the various signs, symptoms, and treatment methods for diseases and conditions caused by these agents. Readers will learn about emergency preparedness and triage. Lastly, this course discusses syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures related to acts of terrorism and provides an overview of the Health Alert Network.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know about bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

Objectives:

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

1. Define the different acts of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and mass casualty events.
2. Compare the various forms of personal protective equipment and their advantages and disadvantages.
3. Differentiate between the various agents that can be used as weapons of mass destruction.
4. Explain the symptoms and treatments of the different agents.
5. Describe triage of mass casualties and decontamination procedures.
6. Outline emergency preparedness procedures.
7. Describe surveillance and reporting procedures for acts of terrorism.
8. Summarize the Health Alert Network and its use.

To complete this state requirement, your state board requires that you:

1. Complete a Pre-Assessment of your knowledge of the course you are about to complete
2. Review the course materials
3. Pass a final exam with a minimum score of 80%

 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. This course meets Nevada requirements.

Contact Hour(s): 

4 Contact Hours, including 4 Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Berthina Coleman, MD, BSN, RN

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable the participants to get an in-depth understanding of chronic kidney disease, review its staging, and understand the relationship with its main comorbidities and how these comorbidities affect patient outcomes.

We will also review the management of patients with chronic kidney disease. The learner will garner a better understanding of how to manage complications occurring during dialysis, better comprehend the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in patients with CKD, and finally, a brief review of the role that nurses (both dialysis and non-dialysis nurses) play in caring for patients with chronic kidney disease.

Outcomes

≥ 92% of participants will know how to stage and manage chronic kidney disease.

Objectives

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

1. Define Chronic Kidney Disease.
2. Outline the staging of chronic kidney disease.
3. Identify the gold standard for the treatment of end-stage renal failure.
4. Identify the two main comorbidities associated with chronic kidney disease.
5. Categorize the etiology and treatment of intradialytic hypotension.
6. Relate the three causes of allergic reactions to dialyzers.
7. Explain the cause of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome.

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, including 2 Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Lisa Onega, PhD, RN, MBA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC, CNS-BC

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, 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)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1124126; 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:

Differential diagnosis of delirium, dementia, and depression is challenging because the presentations of each condition may have overlapping symptoms.  However, accurate diagnosis leads to improved outcomes for individuals and their family members.  The purpose of this course is to present epidemiological factors, characteristics, screening tools, diagnosis, and pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment for each condition, along with considerations and guidelines to aid in differential diagnosis.  The information will then be applied to determine the diagnosis of an 84-year-old woman, who displays some symptoms associated with each condition.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will be able to differentiate between presentations of delirium, dementia, and depression in older adults.

Objectives:

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

1. Discuss epidemiological factors associated with delirium, dementia, and depression.
2. Examine the characteristics of the presentations for each condition.
3. Identify common screening tools that can be used for each condition.
4. Discuss diagnostic criteria for delirium, dementia, and depression.
5. Analyze pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment for each condition.
6. Determine considerations and guidelines for differential diagnosis.
7. Apply principles of differential diagnosis to a case.

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 including 2 Advanced Pharmacology 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), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN)

Accreditations: 

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

State Approvals:

 Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1079336; 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: 

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to explain the difference between each of the eating disorder diagnosis, explain causes for the disorders, identify screening tools for assessment, and the clinical features often found with these disorders. The learner will also be able to discuss various medical complications and treatment options available. Criteria for hospitalization and refeeding syndrome in anorexia nervosa are briefly addressed.

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will understand the six forms, screening tools, and available treatment options for eating disorders.

Objectives: 

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

1. Differentiate between each of the eating disorder diagnoses.
2. Explain the possible causes for eating disorders.
3. Identify the screening tools for assessment for eating disorders.
4. Interpret the clinical features often found with eating disorders.
5. Determine various medical complications associated with eating disorders.
6. Outline the treatment options available for eating disorders.

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, including 1 Advanced Pharmacology Hour

Author:

Annelies Wood, MSN, RNC, WHNP-BC

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, 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

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 

Course Description:

This course discusses neonatal abstinence syndrome, including risk factors, treatment and management, clinical presentation, and prognosis of newborns with NAS.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to care for a newborn with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

Objectives:

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

1. Summarize the prevalence of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in the United States.
2. Outline the pathophysiology and prognosis of infants with NAS.
3. Identify the clinical presentation and signs and symptoms associated with NAS.
4. Analyze care and management strategies for NAS.
5. Describe important education points for families and caregivers and methods to identify, prevent, and reduce the risk and incidence of NAS.

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 including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Kelly LaMonica, DNP(c), MSN, RNC-OB, EFM

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), CCI Credentialed Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified 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

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

State Approvals: 

 Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; 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 fetal cardiac development and circulation, how to perform a thorough cardiac examination, which hereditary diseases are commonly associated with specific congenital heart diseases, acyanotic and cyanotic cardiac lesions, and the treatment modalities utilized for these cardiac lesions.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to perform a neonatal cardiac assessment.

Objectives:

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

1. Describe cardiac development and fetal circulation.
2. Identify hereditary diseases in which congenital heart disease is a frequent finding.
3. Explain the components of a cardiac physical examination.
4. Examine the acyanotic and cyanotic cardiac defects.
5. Determine the methods of treatment for cyanotic cardiac defects.

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, including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Kelly LaMonica, DNP(c), MSN, RNC-OB, EFM

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses neonatal infections, including maternal risk factors and common organisms responsible for infection. The course also reviews the presentation and signs and symptoms of various infections.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to provide evidence-based care to neonates with an infection.

Objectives:

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

1. Identify maternal risk factors associated with neonatal infections.
2. Summarize the common organisms responsible for neonatal infections.
3. Differentiate between types of infections and clinical presentations seen in infants with sepsis.
4. Describe the initial management of neonatal sepsis.
5. Compare organisms that can cause congenital infections.

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): 

1.5 Contact Hours including 1.5 Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Kelly LaMonica, DNP(c), MSN, RNC-OB, EFM

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Course Description:

This course discusses what preeclampsia is, how to recognize it, and how to care for patients with preeclampsia.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know about preeclampsia.

Objectives:

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

1. Define preeclampsia.
2. List the risk factors for preeclampsia.
3. Generate a plan of care for patients with preeclampsia.
4. Identify the medications used to treat preeclampsia.
5. State the risks of preeclampsia to the woman and the fetus.
6. Determine the long-term consequences of preeclampsia.
7. Describe the follow-up care that women with preeclampsia need.

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): 

6 Contact hours, including 6 Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Melissa Decapria, DNP, PMHNP-BC

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

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

Accreditations:

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-767443; 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 offers suicide prevention training for healthcare professionals. Participants will learn how to screen, assess and manage suicidal thoughts, plans, and behaviors.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to assess, treat, and manage suicidal thoughts, plans, and behaviors.

Objectives:

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

1. Recall terms that describe suicidal thinking and behavior.
2. Define both suicide risk factors and protective factors.
3. Differentiate suicide risk screening and assessments.
4. Describe the current prevalence of suicide rates compared with other major causes of death.
5. Identify the major risk factors for suicide.
6. Differentiate between high-risk and low-risk characteristics.
7. Define parasuicidality.
8. Distinguish lethal means from self-injurious behaviors.
9. Outline how to complete a comprehensive suicide assessment.
10. Identify psychiatric signs and symptoms that increase a person's suicide risk.
11. Describe the appropriate treatment and management of suicidal behaviors.
12. Summarize how to determine the treatment setting following a suicide attempt or aborted suicide attempt.
13. Recognize when and how to document suicidal thoughts, plans, and behaviors in order to mitigate risk and prevent malpractice lawsuits.
14. Illustrate the increased need for suicide prevention in the veteran population.
15. Relate non-pharmacological interventions' role in the management of depression.
16. Discuss the safety and efficacy of different antidepressant medications.

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, including 2 Advanced Pharmacology 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 Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), 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), Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

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

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-759620; 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 epidemiology, symptomatology, and treatment of tick-borne disease.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how tick-borne disease is transmitted and understand the treatment of tick-borne diseases.

Objectives:

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

1. Describe the epidemiology of tick-borne disease.
2. Describe ways to prevent tick-borne disease.
3. Identify the symptomology of a tick-borne disease.
4. Explain three common lab findings for tick-borne diseases.
5. Summarize two treatment options for tick-borne disease.

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, including 1 Advanced Pharmacology Hour

Author:

David Tilton, RN, BSN

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Electrologist (EO), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide, Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Pedorthist (PED), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Care Practitioner, 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# 02781 This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.01 CEUs. Intermediate, Categories: Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge.  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; 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 the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its end-stage Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), along with strategies for extending the disease process and allowing for a high-quality life despite the presence of an otherwise terminal disease.

Outcomes

≥ 92% of participants will know the most current, evidence-based information about HIV and AIDS.

Objectives

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

1. Identify the civil rights of the HIV/AIDS-infected individual and their family/friends.

2. Explain the current incidence of HIV.

3. Describe the modes of transmission of HIV and various strategies to prevent the spread of HIV.

4. Examine the pathophysiologic changes in the human body following HIV infection.

5. Compare and contrast current medication modalities prescribed for HIV

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.