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

In this course, learners will need to look not only at the systemic issues of racism in the health care industry, but also their own biases, prejudices, and influence on patients’ care. Becoming knowledgeable and more comfortable with often uncomfortable truths, acknowledging differences, and understanding the issues that both health care workers and patients face are steps in breaking down historical barriers and broadening one’s perspectives.

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

This course allows the student to meet accreditation competency requirements for instructing patients on the proper use of nebulizer systems. There are many different nebulizer systems on the market today, all with various features. This course reviews the standard items taught with all nebulizer systems. 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 introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to aerosol nebulizer systems. Because of the multitude of brands of nebulizers and other system components on the market, this course will cover the devices in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of nebulizers and system components, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to several manufacturers.

Over 40 percent of American adults have obesity, putting them at increased health risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and some forms of cancer. This course provides basic information about obesity.

This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to liquid oxygen systems used for home oxygen therapy. Because of the variety of liquid oxygen systems and accessories on the market, this course will cover liquid oxygen systems in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of system, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes links to several manufacturers of liquid oxygen systems and accessories. You should complete the course RESP008 - Home Oxygen Therapy before completing this course.

This course provides an overview of HIPAA, including the reasons for the law, how it is enforced, how the law has changed over time and how HIPAA relates to the health care industry. You should complete this course before completing part two of this series (“HIP002 - Working with HIPAA”).

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

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

This course provides an overview of the lymphatic system including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect it. Identify and explain the three parts and three principal functions of the lymphatic system.

This course explains how the human immune system works, how vaccinations work to ward off existing and emerging infectious diseases, and some of the great strides that are being made to detect, treat and prevent disorders of the immune system.

This course discusses the use of portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems in the workplace.

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

This course provides an overview of the human digestive system, including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect it.

This course provides a general overview of the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect them.

This course will provide an overview of the integumentary system including major disorders impacting its function.

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

This course explains how to bill Medicare for power wheelchairs and scooters (POVs), collectively referred to as power mobility devices (PMDs), and what documentation is required.

This course provides explanation of the current standards that a durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) supplier must meet to receive and maintain a Medicare Supplier Number and to submit claims to and receive payment from Medicare.

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 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.