Dental Laser Safety Training
Although working with a dental laser might be quite simple to operate, there are a few things you need to know to make sure they work safely and effectively. The most important thing for everyone near a laser during operation is to wear protective eyewear. This includes the physician, the patient, the chairside attendants, and […]
Patient Transfer Training for Healthcare Providers
Patient care transfer can be defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another. The two most typical patient transfers are from a bed to a wheelchair and a stretcher. Also, successful patient transfers, despite their seeming simplicity, depend on knowing the unique needs of each patient and simultaneously following recommendations based on […]
Understanding and Navigating Antitrust Laws in Healthcare
Congress established the first antitrust law, the Sherman Act, in 1890. The passing of this law acted as a “comprehensive charter of economic liberty intended to preserve free and unrestricted competition as the rule of trade.” The Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, which established the FTC, were two more antitrust legislation passed […]
ISO 22000 Standard for Food Safety Management
Safeguarding the nation’s food supply requires that the food supply be regulated and monitored according to science-based principles. Ensuring food safety covers a broad range of processes, from on-farm production to processing, distribution, storage, selection, preparation, and consumption. Additionally, foodborne infections affect millions of Americans annually. Thousands of these infections result in death, as well. […]
Informed Consent in Healthcare Training
When a medical professional informs a patient of the advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives of a procedure or intervention, informed consent is obtained. In the US, medical professionals are also required by ethical and legal standards to gain consent from patients, which stems from the patient’s right to control what happens to their body. The patient […]
Value-Based Health Care Training
The following Value-Based Healthcare Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the true meaning of value in healthcare. What you will learn: Introduction to value-based healthcare Why improving value matters A framework for implementing value-based healthcare Value-based programs Value-based payments Details: Course length: 30 minutes; CME: 0.5 Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, […]
Management of Common Medical Conditions Observed During Dementia
The following course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to develop a primary care plan to evaluate persons in the middle and late stages of dementia. There are several similarities and differences between the middle and late stages of the disease, which are reviewed in this course. Additionally, this course focuses on […]
Understanding Middle-Stage Dementia Training
The following course will educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the cognitive, behavioral, and functional manifestations of middle-stage dementia. Additionally, this course contains nonpharmacologic suggestions to manage the symptoms of middle-stage dementia. Lastly, this course addresses the numerous safety concerns that arise during middle-stage dementia. What You Will Learn: The clinical manifestations of middle-stage dementia The […]
Recognizing the Role of Diversity in Dementia Care Training
This course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the issues of racial and ethnic diversity as they pertain to dementia. Additionally, this course examines sex, ethnicity, and race and how they may influence the risk and incidence of dementia. Other diverse populations that are covered in this course include LGBT individuals and rural […]
Understanding Early Stage Dementia
The following course is designed to educate healthcare providers on the issues most frequently seen during early stage dementia. It is important to acknowledge that not all types of cognitive impairment will show the same symptoms during the early stage. This course identifies the differences between various forms of dementia in their early manifestations. Currently, […]
Understanding and Addressing Racial Trauma in Behavioral Health
The following course is intended to educate behavioral healthcare professionals on the impact of racial trauma and how to address it with patients. Local and international events in 2020 sparked a national reckoning with racism’s effects on the health and well-being of people of color in the United States (US). Over the past three years, […]
Self-Care Guide for the Paraprofessional
This course addresses the signs of suffering during a tragedy, how to use proper self-care techniques to combat stress and compassion fatigue, and other related topics. Along with resources for more information and help, it suggests methods to deal with challenges and build resilience. Long shifts, competing obligations, and seeing or hearing about challenging patient […]