Other Courses
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Care of the Post Operative Cardiac Patient |
| This advanced critical care course will focus on the immediate care of the patient after cardiac surgery. Included will be a review of the intra aortic balloon pump, cardiac medications and titration, and open heart postoperative care.... |
Chest Tube Management |
| This course is designed for nurses and will focus on the care and management of patients with chest tubes in place. The course will review indications for chest tube placement, assisting with the placement procedure, and an overview of drainage devices.... |
CHF |
| This class provides an initial anatomy and physiology review of the cardiac and respiratory systems. ... |
Dealing With Difficult People |
| Learn how to get the best results from those persons who you find to be challenging. The course will discuss techniques that will help you communicate and interact with persons who may be angry, defensive, and poor team members.... |
Diabetes: Care & Treatment of the Diabetic Patient |
| This program will review the latest research that supports treatment modalities for the diabetic patient. Current regulatory guidelines will be discussed. Critical elements of education programs for diabetic patients will be reviewed. Current techniques for blodd glucose testing and insulin administration will be reviewed. Critical Pathways for the diabetic patient will be discussed.... |
Documentation+ |
| This program will review the current legal aspects of effective documentation by developing a working knowledge of the legal system and the relatedness to healthcare liability. Typical pitfalls in documentation will be identified which can result in increased liability. Updates in HIPAA and DHHS regulations for protected health information will be discussed.... |
Elder Abuse*+ |
| All medical professionals are mandated reporters for abuse. Learn to identify indicators for abuse and the proper procedure for reporting.... |
Head to Toe Assessment in 5 Minutes |
| This program is designed to cover the basic aspects of the adult patient assessment in a quick format. ... |
Infant Intubation |
| This class is designed for practicing clinicians who have infant intubation in their scope of practice. Techniques and skills will be evaluated after successful completion of demonstrating the critical elements required for assessment of airway management and the need for adjunct support through intubation.... |
Interpreting Lab Values |
| This course will teach you to understand the significance and rationale for lab values. Learn how early identification of abnormal values can help prevent other complications from occuring.... |
Legal Aspect of Medication Administration and Documentation |
| This program will review the current legal aspects of medication administration and documentation including medication errors and safety.... |
Legalities & Ethics for Practice *+ |
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Medical Terminology - Introduction * |
| This class is specifically intended for new healthcare personnel with a comprehensive focus on medical terminology and definitions. ... |
MedSurg Update |
| Designed for the nurse CURRENTLY working the the Med/Surg environment.... |
Mental Health Considerations in Nursing |
| Depression, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders Substance abuse and Alzheimers... |
Moderate Sedation |
| This course will include the highlights of moderate sedation including assessment, drugs and reversal agents, classification and discharge criteria.... |
NCLEX for RNs |
| This course will provide the new grad nurse with 16 hours of review and practice questions to prepare for the NCLEX exam.... |
New Grad |
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Pain Management and Treatment Modalities |
| This program is specifically intended to assist the nurse in effectively recognizing and managing pain issues. Current physiology theories, research and treatment modalities will be discussed. Current regulatory standards will be addressed and explored for compliance strategies.... |
Pharmacology Medication Review for Nurses |
| This program will provide an overview of the most frequently prescribed medications as they relate to the hospital setting. Also included will be some of the newer medications out on the market and their implications and side effects.... |
Physical Assessment in the Psychiatric Patient |
| This program is designed to cover the basic aspects physical assessment of the adult psychiatric patient. Patient interviewing techniques including palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and inspection will be discussed. Participants should bring a stethoscope and pen light to class.... |
Post Operative Care Guidelines |
| This class will help the student identify, assess and intervene in the event of a postoperative complication. Participants will discuss infection, bleeding and effects of anesthesia with an emphasis on primary and secondary assessments. Case studies will be reviewed to emphasize identified concepts.... |
Precepting the New Grad |
| This program focuses on mentoring and preparation of the experienced nurse to become a preceptor for New Graduate / new hire. Includes adult learning, teaching, methodologies, attitude, and communication skills. Also, the essentials needed to be a good preceptor including setting goals with the preceptee, feedback techniques and evaluation methods.... |
Preceptor Course |
| This program includes the essentials needed to be a good preceptor including setting goals with the preceptee, feedback techniques and evaluation methods.... |
Psych Update - Medical Problems in the Psych. |
| This course will provide the student with an overview of medical conditions and the necessary associated critical thinking skills they may need while caring for patients in the psychiatric unit.... |
Psychological Assessment - Mental Status Exam |
| This program covers techniques for assessment of the mentally ill client and techniques to assess others to pick up early aspects of mental illness. Includes a mental status exam. ... |
Role of the Charge Nurse |
| This course is intended for the registered nurse who participates or plans to participate in the charge nurse role. Advanced leadership strategies, communication techniques, priority setting, and conflict management will be discussed. Practice scenarios will be facilitated in group exercises.... |
Skin Care Assessment |
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Splinting Application |
| This class goes over the goals of splinting, Instructions for use, tips for splinting, bandaging selection and wrapping techniques, size selection, patient montioring skills and care of the splint and injury... |
Stress Management |
| This class assists the participant to develop self-reflection techniques to identify current stress levels and the effects of specifics of the healthcare environment. Participants will discuss the physiology of stress, stress related diseases, relaxation techniques, time management, and effective communication skills. This course meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education credits for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences PCE 2249.... |
Unit Secretary Course * |
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Wound Care and Aseptic Technique |
| This class provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system. ... |
