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Care of the Patient with ADHD

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-524301 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The purpose of this activity is to assist the care giver in being able to successfully care for the patient with ADHD.


Contact Hour(s):  

1 Contact Hour 

Author: 

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

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description: 

ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The purpose of this activity is to assist the care giver in being able to successfully care for the patient with ADHD. 

Outcomes:

Goal ≥92% of participants will know how to care for people with ADHD. 

Objectives: 

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

  1. Describe symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.
  2. Discuss how to care for a person with ADHD who is impulsive.
  3. Discuss how to care for a person with ADHD who is hyperactive.
  4. Discuss how to care for a person with ADHD who is inattentive.
  5. Recognize what to report to the nurse. 

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. 


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Care of the Patient with an Intellectual Disability

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-1268682 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1.5 hours

Course Description: This course discusses the complexity of intellectual disabilities, strategies for caring for patients with an intellectual disability, and recognizing and reporting abuse.

Accredited for assistant-level professions only


Contact Hour(s):   

1.5 Contact Hours 

 

Author:  

Celeste Barefield (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC) 

  

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

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA) 

  

Accreditations:

 The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 


State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353


Course Description:  

This course discusses the complexity of intellectual disabilities, strategies for caring for patients with an intellectual disability, and recognizing and reporting abuse. 

  

Outcomes:  

≥ 92% of participants will know how to care for a patient with an intellectual disability. 

  

Objectives:  

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


1. Define intellectual impairment and identify the common types. 

2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of cognitive impairment. 

3. Implement appropriate communication techniques for patients with cognitive impairment. 

4. Summarize the importance of creating a safe environment for patients with cognitive impairment. 

5. Provide basic personal care to patients with cognitive impairment while respecting their dignity and independence. 

6. Determine nutrition and hydration strategies for patients with cognitive impairment. 

7. Recognize the importance of promoting social interaction and enrichment activities for patients with intellectual disabilities. 

8. Implement measures to prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers in patients with cognitive impairment. 

 

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.  

  



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Care of the Patient with Asthma

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-553464 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: This course discusses the signs and symptoms, how to help, and how to respond to asthma.

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author:

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

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA)

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 the signs and symptoms, how to help, and how to respond to asthma.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to help and respond to asthmatic attacks.

Objectives:

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

  1. Discuss asthma.
  2. Identify signs and symptoms of asthma.
  3. Discuss potential triggers of an asthma attack.
  4. Identify how a CNA can help a person with asthma.
  5. Discuss what symptoms to report to the nurse.

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.

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Care of the Patient with Cerebral Palsy

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-1297824 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: This course discusses the role of CNAs and HHAs in providing safe and effective care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, positioning, and emotional support.

Contact Hour(s):  

1 Contact Hour 

Author: 

Breann Kakacek (BSN, RN) 

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Medical Assistant (MA) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description: 

This course discusses the role of CNAs and HHAs in providing safe and effective care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, positioning, and emotional support. 

Outcomes: 

After completing this continuing education course, ≥ 92% of participants will know how to provide comprehensive and safe care to individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) in home care settings. 

Objectives: 

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

  1. Identify the different types of cerebral palsy and their associated symptoms and care needs.
  2. Recognize proper positioning and transfer techniques to ensure the safety and comfort of individuals with cerebral palsy.
  3. Summarize the key interventions CNAs and HHAs should implement to assist individuals with cerebral palsy in activities of daily living and therapeutic exercises.
  4. Differentiate between the various assistive devices used for individuals with cerebral palsy and explain their safe and effective usage.
  5. Recognize the importance of emotional support and effective communication strategies when caring for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families. 

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. 



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Care of the Patient with Constipation

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-536459 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: This course discusses how to identify and prevent constipation and impaction.Course Outcome:≥ 92% of participants will know how to care for a patient who is at risk of constipation.Objectives:After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:Describe how the gastrointestinal tract works.Identify causes of constipation.Iden...

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author:

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

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

CEUFast, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses how to identify and prevent constipation and impaction.

Course Outcome:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to care for a patient who is at risk of constipation.

Objectives:

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

  1. Describe how the gastrointestinal tract works.
  2. Identify causes of constipation.
  3. Identify signs of fecal impaction.
  4. Identify treatments for constipation or impaction.
  5. Describe the prevention of constipation or impaction.

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.

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Care of the Patient with Down Syndrome

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-564824 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive guide for CNAs on how to care for patients with Down Syndrome, emphasizing effective communication, compassionate care, and understanding of the legal protections that ensure their rights.

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author:

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

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

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive guide for CNAs on how to care for patients with Down Syndrome, emphasizing effective communication, compassionate care, and understanding of the legal protections that ensure their rights.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to care for a patient with Down Syndrome.

Objectives:

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

  1. Define Down Syndrome.
  2. Identify characteristics of Down Syndrome.
  3. Outline how to communicate with a patient with Down Syndrome.
  4. Identify how to care for the patient with Down Syndrome.
  5. Recognize barriers to care and disability acts for patients with Down 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.



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Care of the Patient with Kidney and Renal Disease

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-557410 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 0 hours

Course Description: The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to identify and aid in the management of patients with kidney disease.

Contact Hour(s):  

1 Contact Hour 

Author: 

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

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:  

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description: 

The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to identify and aid in the management of patients with kidney disease. 

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to care for patients with kidney and renal disease. 

Objectives: 

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

  1. Describe the anatomy of the renal system.
  2. Identify signs and symptoms of renal disease.
  3. Identify common causes of kidney and renal failure.
  4. Define the role of the CNA in caring for patients with kidney disease.
  5. Discuss what to report to a nurse. 

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. 


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Care of the Patient with Seizures

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-531653 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 0 hours

Course Description: The purpose of this activity is to enable nursing assistants to identify and aid in the management of seizures in patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author: 

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

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),

State Approvals: 

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description: 

The purpose of this activity is to enable nursing assistants to identify and aid in the management of seizures in patients.

Outcomes: 

≥92% of participants will know how to care for a patient with seizures.

Objectives: 

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

  1. Discuss the cause of seizures.
  2. Identify the types of seizure.
  3. Describe the care of patients with seizures.
  4. Discuss how to react during an active seizure.
  5. Discuss what to report to the nurse.

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. 




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Care of the Patient with Tuberculosis

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-664901 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: This course discusses these aspects of care of the TB patient: Epidemiology of TB, TB transmission, types of TB, signs and symptoms, drug therapy, patient monitoring, immediate reporting of signs and symptoms, infection control, nutrition, home care, healthcare worker exposure to TB, and vaccination.Course Outcome:≥ 92% of participants will know the prima...

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hours

Author:

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MA, CSPI

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses these aspects of care of the TB patient: Epidemiology of TB, TB transmission, types of TB, signs and symptoms, drug therapy, patient monitoring, immediate reporting of signs and symptoms, infection control, nutrition, home care, healthcare worker exposure to TB, and vaccination.

Course Outcome:

≥ 92% of participants will know the primary issues of tuberculosis (TB) care: Transmission, signs and symptoms, and patient care.

Objectives:

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

  1. Identify the primary types of TB and how TB is spread.
  2. List how TB affects the body, including three signs/symptoms of TB.
  3. Recognize an intervention that increases compliance with TB drug therapy.
  4. List three signs/symptoms that should be immediately reported to the nurse.
  5. Identify at least two infection control precautions used for TB patients.

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.

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Common Medications for the Medication Aide

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-1277569 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 0 hours

Course Description: This course discusses common medications given by medication aides, including their side effects, and provides information on allergic reactions.Course Outcome:≥ 92% of participants will know common medications given by medication aides, including their indications, side effects, allergic reactions, and the use of an EpiPen.Objectives:After completing thi...

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author:

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

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

CEUFast, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses common medications given by medication aides, including their side effects, and provides information on allergic reactions.

Course Outcome:

≥ 92% of participants will know common medications given by medication aides, including their indications, side effects, allergic reactions, and the use of an EpiPen.

Objectives:

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

  1. Specify where to find information about medications.
  2. Determine commonly used medications.
  3. Identify side effects of medications.
  4. Recognize allergic reactions.
  5. Describe the use of an EpiPen.

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.

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Personal Care of Patients for CNAs and HHAs

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-1312222 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: This course discusses how to maintain patient safety and dignity while providing personal care. The course details infection control, transfers, personal hygiene, incontinence management, feeding, prevention of bed sores, and how to help patients with disabilities.

Contact Hour: 

1 Contact Hour

 Author:

Hallie Turner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC


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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations:

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)


State Approvals: 

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353


  1. Course Description:

This course discusses how to maintain patient safety and dignity while providing personal care. The course details infection control, transfers, personal hygiene, incontinence management, feeding, prevention of bed sores, and how to help patients with disabilities.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to provide personal care to patients within the scope of practice for a Certified Nurse’s Aide or Home Health Aide.

Objectives:

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

1. Identify principles of personal care.

2. Recall which personal care tasks can be performed by an aide.

3. Recognize appropriate infection control actions.

4. Identify correct transfer techniques and equipment.

5. Recall how to perform appropriate personal hygiene tasks.

6. Identify incontinence management and acceptable equipment.

7. List ways to prevent bedsores.


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.

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Restraint Use for CNAs and HHAs

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-1329713 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Course Description: This course discusses when restraints may be appropriate to use, 3 common medical conditions associated with behavioral changes that may warrant restraints, de-escalation techniques, restraint protocols, types of restraints, and restraint use requirements per the Joint Commission.

Contact Hour:  

1 Contact Hour

Author:  

Hallie Turner (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC)

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations:  

 The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:  

This course discusses when restraints may be appropriate to use, 3 common medical conditions associated with behavioral changes that may warrant restraints, de-escalation techniques, restraint protocols, types of restraints, and restraint use requirements per the Joint Commission.

Outcomes:  

≥ 92% of participants will know about the use of restraints in patient care within the CNAs’ and HHAs' scope of practice.

Objectives: 

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

  1. Recognize factors that contribute to restraint use.
  1. Understand the difference between the three common medical conditions associated with behavioral changes.
  1. Recall de-escalation techniques that may be utilized to avoid the need for restraints.
  1. Recall the CNAs and HHAs' scope of practice regarding restraint protocols.
  1. List the various types of restraints.
  1. Recognize which restraint is most appropriate to use during different situations.
  1. Recall the various legal requirements regarding restraint use.

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.  


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Standards of Safe Medication Administration for Medication Aides

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-1251566 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 0 hours

Course Description: This course discusses medication administration practices for certified medication aides.

Contact Hour:   

1 Contact Hour

Author:  

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

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

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353;

Course Description:  

This course discusses medication administration practices for certified medication aides.

Outcomes:  

≥ 92% of participants will know the standards of safe medication administration by certified nursing aides.

 Objectives:  

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

  1. Identify medications that a certified medication aide can give.
  1. Identify medications that a certified medication aide cannot give.
  1. Determine how to maintain a safe environment for medication administration.
  1. Describe the responsibilities of a certified medication aide.
  1. Outline legal requirements to working as a medication aide.

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.  




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