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- ABC Category 1 Scientific Courses$199.00
This collection of courses is approved for continuing education (S)cientific credit by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC). Each course completed successfully offers credits.
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Please click on the link below for a listing of the courses offered in this bundle. - HR022 - LGBTQ in Health Care$36.00
LGBTQ individuals have faced many challenges that have kept them in the closet or forced them back into the closet because of discrimination and bullying from friends and family, health care workers, and the general public. This self-study will help health care staff understand LGBTQ terminology and ways to provide compassionate, LGBTQ-informed care.
Learn More - INF003S - Los Trabajadores del Cuidado de la Salud y los Patógenos Transmitidos$42.00
El personal del cuidado de la salud mejorará su entendimiento sobre las precauciones usadas para protegerse a sí mismos y a otros contra los peligros de la salud resultantes de la exposición a la sangre y ciertos fluidos corporales que contienen patógenos transmitidos por la sangre.
Learn More - INF002S - Estándar de Precauciones y Control de Infecciones$42.00
Este curso les proporciona a los proveedores de servicios del cuidado de la salud un resumen sobre las medidas de control de infecciones, incluyendo precauciones estándar, precauciones de transmisión (aislamiento), lavado de manos, equipamiento de protección personal, esterilización y desinfección.
Learn More - HR021 - Cultural Differences in Death & Dying$36.00
The purpose of this course is to understand the cultural importance of the individual and those directly affected, including family and friends, in dealing with illness and death. As the U.S. becomes more ethnically and racially diverse and culturally complex, there is a need for understanding how to work with individuals who have different values, health beliefs, and perspectives about health and wellness than your own or those you are familiar with.
Continuing Education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
Learn More - AGE016 - Aging and Immobility Dangers$42.00
This course provides an overview of how aging affects mobility, including risk factors, complications and dangers of immobility, and details how therapeutic activities can lessen mobility problems.
Learn More - AGE017 - Aging and Multiple Sclerosis$42.00
This course reviews the relationship between aging and multiple sclerosis.
Learn More - DMGT038b - Overview of Breast Cancer$42.00
This course provides an overview of breast cancer, the most common form of non-skin cancer among women in the United States. This course explains the basics of what breast cancer is and its incidence.
Learn More - DMGT038a - Overview of Non-Cancerous Breast Conditions$42.00
This course reviews some of the signs and symptoms of benign breast conditions and how they are found and diagnosed. We recommend you complete this course before completing the course “DMGT038b – Overview of Breast Cancer.”
Learn More - AGE014 - Aging and Stroke$42.00
This course reviews the relationship between aging and stroke.
Learn More - SAFE020 - Basic First Aid$42.00
This course is designed to provide you with awareness of basic first aid principles and the importance of first aid training courses. This information is only a guide. It is not a substitute for training or professional medical assistance.
Learn More - SAFE016 - Fall Prevention for the Aging Population$42.00
This course contains information about the prevalence and results of falls, and provides information that HME providers can share with their older clients to minimize the risk of falling.
Learn More - REHB028 - Overview of Foot and Ankle Injuries$42.00
This course provides an overview of foot and ankle anatomy, types of injuries, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention of foot and ankle injuries.
Learn More - REHB027 Overview of Joint Replacement$36.00
This course provides an overview of hip and knee replacement including the risks and complications of such surgery.
Learn More - REHB020 - Traumatic Brain Injury$23.00
This course discusses issues, interventions and information pertinent to case managers who work with patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Learn More - REHB019 - Spinal Cord Injury$23.00
This course provides information about spinal cord injuries (SCI) and the role a case manager plays in the acute and rehabilitation of persons with SCI.
Learn More - REHB017 - Functional Knee Bracing$23.00
This course provides information that physical rehabilitation clinicians can use when deciding whether or not to use functional knee bracing during the treatment of significant knee joint injuries.
Learn More - REHB016 - Implications of Immobility$23.00
This course reviews the effects of immobility on the human body.
Learn More - REHB015 - Continuous Cold Therapy for Postoperative Pain$23.00
This course addresses the use of continuous cold therapy (CCT) to manage post-operative pain.
Learn More - REHB012 - A Practical Approach to TENS$23.00
This second module addresses transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This series of modules is provided by Rehabilicare.
Learn More - PEC020 Introduction to Lymphedema Products$36.00
This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to lymphedema products (pumps and compression garments). Because of the multitude of brands of lymphedema products, this course will cover the products in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of lymphedema products, please consult the vendors.
Learn More - PEC009 - Introduction to Bone Growth Stimulators$36.00
This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to non-invasive bone growth stimulators. This course will cover bone growth stimulators in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of bone growth stimulator, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to bone growth stimulator manufacturers.
Learn More - OWC006c - Overview of Pressure Ulcer Etiology - Part 3$23.00
This course will review the basic strategies in the management of pressure ulcers. You should complete Parts 1 and 2 of this series before starting this course.
Learn More - OWC006b - Overview of Pressure Ulcer Etiology - Part 2$23.00
This course will review the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) staging guidelines of pressure ulcers and the risk factors for developing a pressure ulcer. You should complete Part 1 of this series before starting this course, and you should complete this course before starting Part 3.
Learn More - OWC006a - Overview of Pressure Ulcer Etiology - Part 1$23.00
Although ultimately discussion will focus on pressure ulcers, this first part provides foundational knowledge regarding the skin, normal physiology of healing and factors affecting healing and repair. You should complete this series of courses in order: Part 1, followed by Part 2, followed by Part 3.
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