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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.

This course explains the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), its purpose, and how to use it appropriately.

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

This course is written for those serving in the required position of the privacy officer. It provides an overview of the job requirements as determined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This course explains how to bill Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) for all types of pressure-reducing support surfaces and provide the documentation necessary to submit a clean claim. Before taking this course, you should complete the courses: BILL100 – Introduction to CMS and Medicare, BILL105 – Frequently Ordered DME, and BILL106 – Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN).

This course provides an introductory overview of OSHA.

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 course provides an overview of hip and knee replacement including the risks and complications of such surgery.

This course provides an overview of hepatitis B, how it is spread, its symptoms and diagnoses, and its vaccination.

This course provides an overview of HIV, how it is spread, its symptoms and diagnoses, and its vaccination.

This course provides an overview of safety data sheets (commonly referred to as SDS and until 2012, MSDS).

This course provides an overview of two of the most common forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This course also looks at a condition few people associate with children: juvenile arthritis.

This course provides an overview of the disease, providing definitions of diabetes and pre-diabetes, prevention tips and statistics related to one of the most under-diagnosed and deadly of diseases.

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.

This course provides an overview of foot and ankle anatomy, types of injuries, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention of foot and ankle injuries. 

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

This course provides an overview of the sections of the ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards that pertain to the safety of wheelchair-seated passengers in motor vehicles. This course specifically addresses existing sections 18 and 19 and the pending section 20 (commonly called WC18, WC19 and WC20, respectively).

This course provides an overview of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, symptoms, testing, prevention, available treatments, and outcomes.

This course examines the biology of influenza and types of vaccinations. It also discusses signs and symptoms, lab diagnoses and measures to control infection. Also provided in this course are a brief history of influenza pandemics, the avian flu (H5N1) and current research being conducted.

This course will explain the different methods of providing enteral nutrition and the conditions that may require their use. Also discussed will be appropriate care and steps for completing administration of feedings and medications.

This first course will explain what an ostomy is, types of ostomies, and detail the ostomy that most people think about when they hear the word ostomy: colostomy.

This course will explain ileostomies and urostomies, and discuss common problems and issues associated with ostomies.

This course covers topics related to components of power mobility equipment (power wheelchairs and scooters) that most people don't give much thought to until something goes wrong: batteries.