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This course will delve specifically into the features and benefits of different cushion materials (foams, polymer gels, thermoplastic elastomers, viscous fluids and air) and how they address our cushion goals. You should complete the first part of this series – “REHB030a – Selecting the Proper Wheelchair Cushion Features” – before beginning this course.

VGMU offers more than 100 nursing hours covering a variety of health care topics. The topics include dementia care, legal aspects of nursing, endocrinology, mental health care, and autoimmune diseases.

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VGMU Online Learning offers a VGMU Accreditation Course Bundle* of 17 courses for annual HME accreditation requirements under the following topics:

- Business management
- Disease management 
- HIPAA
- Human resources - Infection control 
- Safety 

VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for each course in this bundle. IACET provides a standard framework for quality learning and development through accreditation.
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This course is a brief study of general toxicological principles to the extent that you may understand and guard against the toxic effects of the materials found in the workplace or job site.

This collection of 90 courses is approved for continuing education Category 1 credit by the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC). Each individual course offers credits upon successfully completing the course.  This bundle offers a total of 90 Category 1 Credits by BOC.

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Using ladders can be hazardous. This course describes the various types of ladders and explains how ladders can be used safely at work and at home. The material for this course is provided courtesy of the American Ladder Institute. Learning objectives: 1. Identify the types of ladders available on the market today; 2. Explain how to use each type of ladder safely; 3. Describe how to properly care for each type of ladder. To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80 percent on the final exam and complete the course training survey. Continuing Education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

The HIPAA & Infection Control course bundle contains the following two VGMU courses:

This course is about the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) driver’s training as it pertains to the handling and transport of compressed oxygen cylinders in the support of patient care. The first chapter will address the safe handling, transport, and storage of compressed oxygen cylinders. The second chapter will cover the specific rules regarding U.S. DOT laws, such as the Materials of Trade (MOT) exceptions, and the regulations on the transport of compressed oxygen cylinders -- specifically when you are carrying a gross cylinder weight on a vehicle that is less than 1,000 pounds, but greater than 400 pounds. 

This first course examines the basic goals of the seat cushion and how we can achieve these goals through various features and options. You should complete this course before beginning the course “REHB030b – Selecting the Proper Wheelchair Cushion Materials.”

This course provides a guide for cleaning and disinfecting many home medical products as well as the principles behind a variety of cleaning and disinfection procedures.

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.

This online course outlines the OSHA guidelines and requirements for using Safety Data Sheets and the responsibilities for employee safety.

This course provides some effective approaches to selling to an ever-growing market of Americans: seniors, those 60 years of age and older.

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.

This course examines the epidemic of obesity in the United States and the challenges that face the bariatric client. Before completing this course, you should complete the course DMGT004 - Understanding Obesity.

This course describes what people can do to keep their blood glucose at a healthy level. Before taking this course, you should complete the course DMGT010 - Overview of Diabetes.

This course provides information about tuberculosis (TB) that all health care providers should be aware of. You should complete the course “DMGT018 - Overview of Tuberculosis” before completing this course./span>

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.

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.”

This course allows the student to meet accreditation competency requirements for instructing patients on the proper use of therapeutic shoes (often referred to as “diabetic shoes”). This course does NOT meet therapeutic shoe fitting certification required by some states. You should contact your state licensure board to determine if your state requires therapeutic shoe fitting certification. There are many different therapeutic shoes on the market today. This course reviews the standard items taught with all therapeutic shoes. Before completing this course, you should check your accreditation agency’s specific requirements for competency. No continuing education credit is offered for the completion of this course.

This course covers basic safety and component information, center of gravity, and operating hazards. You should complete this course before completing Part 2.

This course explains the importance of protecting your hearing, hands and feet. You should complete this course after completing Parts 1 and 2.

This course explains the importance of respiratory and head protection. You should complete this course after completing Part 1 and before completing Part 3.

This course focuses on forklift inspection and operation, load handling, and forklift refueling. You should complete Part 1 of this series before completing this course.

This course provides an overview of patient billing and collection. The course is written for billing managers and customer service/intake employees.