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Contact Hour:  

1 Contact Hour, including 1 Pharmacology Hour

Author: 

Brittane Strahan, MSN, RN, CCRP

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 dengue fever. The course will begin with the cause and transmission of dengue fever and information on why the Government of Puerto Rico has recently announced a state of emergency (global importance). This course also provides a detailed synopsis of the incubation period, the typical timing of symptom onset, and the most common symptoms. Diagnostic testing and a description of severe cases (including any further symptoms) will follow. Treatment and prevention will also be discussed.

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know the presentation, management, and prevention of dengue fever to comply with the emergency order put in place by the Puerto Rico Department of Health.

Objectives:  

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

1. Assess the current state of emergency regarding dengue fever.

2. Summarize the dengue virus (including its subtypes).

3. Outline the transmission of dengue virus by mosquitoes.

4. Describe the symptoms that indicate dengue fever.

5. Identify relevant medical history and diagnostics to confirm dengue fever.

6. Explain treatment options for dengue fever.

7. Compare preventative measures that can be taken to prevent dengue fever.

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):  

2.5 Contact Hours including 2.5 Advanced Pharmacology Hours 

Author: 

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MA, CSPI

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, 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), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

State Approvals: 

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-767379; 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 nutrition and heart health. It also discusses optimal blood lipid levels, such as triglycerides. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) are also reviewed. 

 Outcomes: 

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

Objectives: 

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

1. Summarize how hepatitis C is transmitted.
2. Identify risk factors for hepatitis C transmission.
3. Explain the two outcomes of acute exposure to hepatitis C.
4. Determine the spontaneous clearance rate of acute hepatitis C exposure.
5. Differentiate screening recommendations and tests used for diagnosing hepatitis C.
6. Identify three extrahepatic complications of hepatitis C.
7. Recommend drug therapy used to treat hepatitis C.
8. Identify a United States (U.S.) Boxed Warning for direct-acting antiviral drugs used for hepatitis.
9. Outline one lifestyle modification recommended for hepatitis C patients. 

Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours including 2 Pharmacology Hours Hours 

Author: 

Jassin Jouria (MD) 

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, 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; 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 current clinical practice guidelines for HIV/AIDS, including symptomatic presentations and management strategies. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know the pathology, management, and current clinical guidelines of HIV/AIDS. 

Objectives 

By the end of this activity, the participant will be able to: 

1. Outline the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) genome and structural biology.
2. Characterize the HIV life cycle.
3. Identify the different symptomatic presentations of people living with HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
4. Generalize the different accepted guidelines on exposure prophylaxis for HIV.
5. Create management plans for people living with HIV/AIDS. 

Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours including 2 Pharmacology Hours Hours 

Author: 

Jassin Jouria (MD) 

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, 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; 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 current clinical practice guidelines for HIV/AIDS, including symptomatic presentations and management strategies. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know the pathology, management, and current clinical guidelines of HIV/AIDS. 

Objectives 

By the end of this activity, the participant will be able to: 

1. Outline the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) genome and structural biology.
2. Characterize the HIV life cycle.
3. Identify the different symptomatic presentations of people living with HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
4. Generalize the different accepted guidelines on exposure prophylaxis for HIV.
5. Create management plans for people living with HIV/AIDS. 

State Approvals:  

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

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact Hours including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Authors: 

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MA, MA, CSPI

Desiree Reinken, PhD, APRN, NP-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, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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 tuberculosis, including the epidemiology, transmission and pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, and patient education. The signs and symptoms, specific laboratory tests used, and treatment regimens are highlighted.

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know the transmission of tuberculosis, who is at risk, the signs and symptoms, the different types, and how tuberculosis is diagnosed and treated.

Objectives: 

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

1. Describe the transmission of tuberculosis (TB).
2. Summarize the signs and symptoms of TB.
3. Identify diagnostic tests for the presence of TB.
4. List risk factors for TB.
5. Outline treatment options for TB.
6. Characterize patient monitoring for patients being treated for TB.

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.