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This course contains two articles: one comparing active and passive technologies in sharps safety and the other describing the role of an infection control practitioner (ICP) in managing pharmaceutical waste.

This course introduces you to the medical van (“med van”). A med van is used to deliver cryogenic liquids to customers. You should complete the course “OPS001 - Basic Cryogenics” before completing this course.

This course is based on the Short Course in Medical Terminology written by Dr. William J. Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3.

This course is based on the Short Course in Medical Terminology written by Dr. William J. Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3.

This course is based on the Short Course in Medical Terminology written by Dr. William J. Dyche, Professor of Anatomy, Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Because these modules build on one another, it is highly recommended that you complete this series in order: Part 1, then Part 2, then Part 3.

This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to medical trapeze systems.

This course presents rehab medical terminology used most commonly in relation to subjects that involve the prescribing or selection of wheelchairs and other patient aid equipment.

This course is designed to provide employees of user facilities with pertinent information regarding the reporting requirements for medical device malfunctions.

Health care personnel working in any setting will increase their understanding of and skills for eliminating medical errors.

Health care personnel working in any setting will increase their understanding of and skills for eliminating medical errors.

This course provides you with information you'll need to comply with MDR requirements.

The health care administrator will increase their knowledge of corporate compliance and their responsibility to report fraud, waste, and abuse. In health care facilities, all employees are expected to follow certain standards of behavior. These standards should influence the way patient care, daily business, interaction with others, and everyday decisions are accomplished. This course includes information to assist the administrator in developing the facility’s compliance program.The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit.

This course is intended primarily for non-licensed health care personnel who provide direct care for people in home care programs. General guidelines are provided for administering or assisting with the administration of medications. This content reviews basic medication safety and the 6 Rights and three checks of medication administration. Learners will also become familiar with the various routes for medication administration.

Medication aides will learn of the dangers of medication errors and how to prevent them.

To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of medications used to treat COPD including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.

To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of medications used to treat COPD including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.

Health care personnel will increase their understanding of the safeguards used to protect themselves and others against the health hazards which can result from exposure to blood and certain body fluids containing bloodborne pathogens.

Health care personnel will increase their understanding of the safeguards used to protect themselves and others against the health hazards, which can result from exposure to blood and certain body fluids containing blood-borne pathogens.

Health care personnel will increase their understanding of the safeguards used to protect themselves and others against the health hazards, which can result from exposure to blood and certain body fluids containing blood-borne pathogens.

Nurses and other caregivers working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of medications commonly misused by the aging population and potential problems that can occur.

The information provided here includes strategies to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, personal hygiene, and eating. Medications prescribed for people with dementia will be discussed as well as any potential side effects.

Essentially Women and VGM Education offer a bundle of courses commonly required by various accreditation bodies to be completed by staff on an annual basis. Courses cover HIPAA requirements, proper precautions to take against bloodborne pathogens, preventing Medicare fraud, recognizing and ethically responding to workplace discrimination, and developing emergency action plans.

This course provides an overview of the urinary system including a discussion of the major disorders that can affect it.

To enhance the participant’s knowledge and understanding of Parkinson’s disease and the medications used to treat it, including how they work, methods of administration, and side effects.

Nurses working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of adverse drug reactions and compliance/prescription issues that may affect the aging population.