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This course will define sleep-disordered breathing and aspects of long-term management of the patient with this illness.

This is the first in a two-part series of modules which make up a course on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious breathing disorder characterized by periodic cessation or markedly diminished breathing during sleep. Part 1 explains how OSA is identified and diagnosed.

This is the second in a two-part series of modules which make up a course on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious breathing disorder characterized by periodic cessation or markedly diminished breathing during sleep. Part 2 will discuss treatment options, comorbid conditions, and consequences if OSA is untreated.

This second part focuses on the treatment of sleep disordered breathing, and explains how care professionals can improve OSA screening and therapy in their practice.

Health care professionals will increase their understanding of anxiety disorders, their symptoms and how they are treated.

Health care providers will increase their understanding of a variety of common autoimmune disorders including skills needed for patient care.

To enhance the learner’s knowledge of autism spectrum disorders.

The purpose of this course is to raise awareness and enhance understanding of the safety and health risks related to musculoskeletal disorders in home health care, and to discuss prevention strategies that can help reduce these injuries among home healthcare workers.

This course aims to enable the CNA to better understand dysphagia by recognizing signs and symptoms of the disorder and the interventions in patient care needed to aid medication administration, prevent aspiration, maintain hydration, provide adequate nutrition, and aid medication administration.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) occurs in around 4.4% of U.S. adults. While there is plenty of historical documentation for the disorder, the cause is unknown. This course will help health care workers understand the symptomology and treatment of ADHD, especially in the adult population.

The health care professional will enhance his or her understanding of the sleep apnea disorder.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a dramatic life-altering condition that causes intense feelings of horror, fear, and hopelessness. The purpose of this course is to assist health care workers in identifying symptoms of PTSD and understanding its impact. Topics will also include treatment options as well as in-the-moment techniques to help patients cope with trauma or PTSD symptoms.

The purpose of this course is to create a better understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder, including diagnosis and current treatments.

The purpose of this course is to provide education to health care employees who are involved in the care of persons with behavioral health disorders. Following this course, you will be able to identify the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, define and possess knowledge of mental illness and substance-related and addictive disorders, and determine what is involved with an interdisciplinary approach to care. This course will address the psychosocial needs of individuals with behavioral health issues and conclude which elements contribute to achieving the highest standard of care for such individuals. It also addresses substance abuse related to opioid use for pain management. 

The respiratory system is a group of organs and tissues that help humans breathe. The main parts of the respiratory system are the airways, the lungs and linked blood vessels, and the muscles that enable breathing. This course provides an overview of the human respiratory system.

This first part provides an overview of OSA, and reviews results of studies linking OSA to heart disease and diabetes.

The purpose of this course is to offer guidance to health care professionals for providing immediate care patients/residents who may be endangered by an injury or sudden illness, such as falling, a heart event, difficulty breathing, or choking.

The purpose of this course is to provide education to home medical equipment (HME) employees who work with individuals with behavioral health disorders. Following this course, you will be able to identify the prevalence of mental health issues in the United States, define and possess knowledge of mental illness and substance-related and addictive disorders, and recognize various approaches to an individual’s care. This course will address the psychosocial needs of individuals with behavioral health issues and conclude which elements contribute to achieving the highest standard of care for such individuals.

All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.

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

This course serves as an introduction to sleep-related disorders, focusing on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). You should complete this course before completing the second part of this series, “RESP006 - Mastering and Expanding Your CPAP Market.”

Ergonomics is the practice of designing work tasks, equipment, and work environments to fit the capabilities of the worker. This course provides an overview of ergonomic principles and common risk factors that health care and HME/DME providers should be aware of to help reduce physical strain and prevent work related musculoskeletal disorders.

Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder which can alter a person’s reality and negatively affect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Residents in long-term care who have schizophrenia require nuanced and often lifelong care. By taking this course, nurses will learn about the presentation of schizophrenia and how to best support individuals with this disorder.

All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. This bundle of courses includes the following modules: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication, and Behavior Management.

All health care staff working with older adults will benefit from increasing their knowledge about caring for people living with dementia or a related disorder. The information provided here includes an overview of the brain's normal aging process, dementia's effect on the brain, and how dementia is diagnosed. The different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, will be reviewed.