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Care of the Patient with Alzheimer’s

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-519633 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Hours
1 hours
Code
20-519633
Duration
0 minutes
Course Description: The purpose of this course it to prepare the Nursing Assistant in the recognition of symptoms and the progression of Alzheimer’s, and how to successfully care for the patient with the disease.

Contact Hours:

1 Contact Hour

Author: 

Kelley Madick, MSN/ED, PMHNP

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: 

The purpose of this course it to prepare the Nursing Assistant in the recognition of symptoms and the progression of Alzheimer’s, and how to successfully care for the patient with the disease.

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know the steps to take in caring for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.

Objectives: 

After completing this course, the learner will be able to meet the following objectives:

  1. Define Alzheimer's disease.
  2. List possible causes and risk factors of the disease.
  3. Describe the progression of Alzheimer's disease and symptoms in each stage.
  4. Determine methods to provide care to patients with Alzheimer's.
  5. Summarize what needs to be reported to the nurses

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 Arthritis

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-527811 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 1 hours

Hours
1 hours
Code
20-527811
Duration
0 minutes
Course Description: This course discusses how arthritis forces patients to change how they manage their daily lives. There are several things that a CNA can do to help the patient.

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:

California Department of Public Health NAC# 7037; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description: 

This course discusses how arthritis forces patients to change how they manage their daily lives. There are several things that a CNA can do to help the patient. 

Outcomes: 

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

Objectives: 

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

  1. Describe signs of osteoarthritis.
  2. Discuss signs of rheumatoid arthritis.
  3. Describe the care of the patient with arthritis.
  4. Discuss equipment that is used to assist the patient with arthritis.
  5. Recognize the signs and symptoms that should be reported 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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Dependent Adult Abuse (Elder Abuse) for CNAs, HHAs, and MAs

Type: OnlineCourse Code: 20-467585 Duration: 0 minutes

Online course 2 hours

Hours
2 hours
Code
20-467585
Duration
0 minutes
Course Description: This course discusses the definition of a dependent adult, what dependent adult (elder) abuse is, types of abuse, how to identify the signs, how to prevent it, and how to report it.Outcomes≥ 92% of participants will know how to identify and report elder abuse.ObjectivesAfter completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:Defi...

Contact Hour(s): 

 2 Contact hours

Author:

Hallie Turner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

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

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

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

California Department of Public Health NAC# 7037; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353;

Course Description:

This course discusses the definition of a dependent adult, what dependent adult (elder) abuse is, types of abuse, how to identify the signs, how to prevent it, and how to report it.

Outcomes

≥ 92% of participants will know how to identify and report elder abuse.

Objectives

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

  1. Define dependent adult.
  2. Identify cultural beliefs about dependent adults.
  3. Describe types of dependent adult (elder) abuse.
  4. Identify signs of abuse.
  5. Describe actions to take if signs of abuse are suspected.
  6. Identify risk factors of abuse.

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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Fall Prevention Education for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Type: Online Course Code: 20-1224474 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course 2 Contact hours

Hours
2 Contact hours
Code
20-1224474
Duration
0 minutes
Course Description: This course discusses the fact that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults 65 and older. The purpose of this course is to review the research on fall prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults, including the gaps in research on single-intervention and multifactorial fall intervention programs.

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact Hours

Author: 

Jacqueline Wynter, OTD, OTR/L

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

Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), 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: CE26-1224474; 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 fact that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among adults 65 and older. The purpose of this course is to review the research on fall prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults, including the gaps in research on single-intervention and multifactorial fall intervention programs.

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know the factors related to falls in community-dwelling older adults and interventions that can support them as part of a fall prevention program.

Objectives: 

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

  1. Determine factors that contribute to and address the fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults.
  2. Define falls and explain the impact of falls among older adults on their quality of life, hospitalization rates, morbidity, and healthcare costs in the United States.
  3. Assess factors that can contribute to falls in older adults.
  4. Differentiate between no-tech, low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech assistive technology strategies/solutions used when addressing fall prevention/aging among community-dwelling older adults.
  5. Examine the intrinsic and extrinsic factors of falls in older adults.
  6. Evaluate the gap in research between single-focus and multifactorial fall prevention programs for older adults.

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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Long-Term Care Nursing: Medication Pass

Type: Online Course Code: 20-1331197 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course 1.5 Contact hours

Hours
1.5 Contact hours
Code
20-1331197
Duration
0 minutes
Course Description: This course discusses the safe medication administration strategies and how to avoid medication errors to ensure patient safety in long-term care. This includes the five rights of medication administration, commonly used medication administration routes, proper medication preparation and documentation, high-alert medications, drug interactions, causes of ...

Contact Hour(s):  

1.5 Contact Hours including 1.5 Pharmacology Hours 

Author: 

Rachel Pugmire (RN, BSN) 

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 the safe medication administration strategies and how to avoid medication errors to ensure patient safety in long-term care. This includes the five rights of medication administration, commonly used medication administration routes, proper medication preparation and documentation, high-alert medications, drug interactions, causes of medication errors and methods to prevent them. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to identify proper techniques for medication preparation and administration in long-term care, as well as identify causes of medication errors and how to prevent them. 

Objectives 

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

  1. Explain the five rights of medication administration.
  2. Compare the common routes of medication administration utilized in long-term care.
  3. List the four types of drug interactions.
  4. Examine abbreviations that are not acceptable according to the “Do Not Use Abbreviation” chart.
  5. Identify high alert medications in long-term care.
  6. Elaborate on the five criteria for the Beers List.
  7. List five or more main causes of medication errors.
  8. Examine three ways to prevent the spread of infection during medication handling.
  9. Outline what the Tall Man Lettering technique is and how it is utilized.
  10. Determine how and when to document medication administration.
  11. Formulate three strategies to prevent activity-based medication errors in long-term care facilities. 

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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Long-Term Care: Admission and Medicare Documentation

Type: Online Course Code: 20-1322967 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course 1.5 Contact hours

Hours
1.5 Contact hours
Code
20-1322967
Duration
0 minutes
Course Description: This course discusses the admission process for long-term care, healthcare providers’ responsibilities within the admission process, how to complete a thorough head-to-toe assessment, important aspects of care plan creation based on admission findings, and Medicare documentation requirements. Outcomes ≥ 92% of participants will know how to describe the ke...

Contact Hour(s):  

1.5 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Rachel Pugmire (RN, BSN) 

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), 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), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1322967; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy; 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 admission process for long-term care, healthcare providers’ responsibilities within the admission process, how to complete a thorough head-to-toe assessment, important aspects of care plan creation based on admission findings, and Medicare documentation requirements. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to describe the key aspects of the long-term care admission process and identify Medicare documentation requirements. 

Objectives 

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

  1. Summarize the information and assessments required for admission to long-term care.
  2. Identify the key aspects of a  head-to-toe assessment.
  3. Explain the different levels of diet and drink modifications for dysphagia.
  4. Describe the significance of the four assessment scales covered in this course and how to administer them (Morse Fall Scale, Braden Scale, Glasgow Coma Scale, and the Geriatric Depression Scale). 
  5. List the seven types of advance directives.
  6. Explain Medicare documentation requirements and the three components of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI).
  7. Create a care plan using the five aspects of the nursing care process, including customized and attainable goals and outcomes tailored to the needs of the individual. 

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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Patient Energy Conservation to Facilitate Increased Independence

Type: Online Course Code: 20-763400 Duration: 0 minutes Certificate: Available

Online Course 1 Contact hours

Hours
1 Contact hours
Code
20-763400
Duration
0 minutes
Course Description: This course discusses factors contributing to functional activity intolerance and their impact on independence in occupational areas of daily living, as well as compensation strategies to decrease energy expenditure in daily activities. Outcomes ≥ 92% of participants will know energy conservation techniques to increase independence in individuals with chr...

Contact Hour(s):  

1 Contact Hour 

Author: 

Nishi Patel Brahmbhatt (OTD-PP, MOTR/L) 

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

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), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

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;   Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE25-763400, CE2-763400

Course Description: 

This course discusses factors contributing to functional activity intolerance and their impact on independence in occupational areas of daily living, as well as compensation strategies to decrease energy expenditure in daily activities. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know energy conservation techniques to increase independence in individuals with chronic health conditions. 

Objectives 

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

  1. Identify signs and symptoms of functional activity intolerance.
  2. Construct appropriate evidence-based assessments related to functional activity intolerance.
  3. Summarize common chronic health conditions in America that contribute to functional activity tolerance.
  4. Distinguish amongst the five major principles of energy conservation.
  5. Compose energy conservation recommendations to compensate for functional activity intolerance. 

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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