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To help you understand where the home medical equipment (HME) customers are and some of the issues that are important to them.

This is the first of a 3-part series of modules designed to assist you in developing a practical approach to using electrical nerve stimulation (ENS) as an important tool in patient care. This series of modules is provided by Rehabilicare.

This third module addresses neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation (NMES). This series of modules is provided by Rehabilicare.

This second module addresses transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This series of modules is provided by Rehabilicare.

Your success in sales is determined by a set of certain skills. This course covers how to refine these skills through proper planning, prospecting and providing service after the sale.

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) are a set of regulations enforced by the FDA that apply to the manufacturing, filling, transfilling, cascading, etc., of medical gases (both compressed and cryogenic). In this course we will review the controls, testing, and records that must be adhered to in order to meet CGMP guidelines.

This course is a 2-part series of modules introducing you to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), a set of regulations enforced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that apply to the manufacturing, filling, transfilling, cascading, etc. of medical gases. This course covers the qualifications of employees and facilities, plus the proper calibration of equipment based on CGMP and looks at what takes place during the pre-fill inspection of various containers. The filling of these containers is also discussed where certain precautions and tests are conducted. 

Learn to lead with intelligence, compassion, motivation and purpose through VGM Education’s Leadership Mastery Program. Designed for both new and seasoned leaders, this concise 12-module program offers strategies to bring out the best in you and your team. From balancing the books to connecting more consciously, you will acquire practical, essential skills to make an immediate, positive impact within your role and workplace. Titles include:

• Making Meetings Meaningful
• From Doer to Manager
• Crucial Conversations
• Employee Engagement
• Leading for Financial Fitness
• The Paragon Principles: Rethinking Your Professional Image
• Emotional Intelligence 101
• Mixing and Matching Working Styles
• Conducting Evaluations and Tracking KPIs
• Keys to Effective Communication
• Using Financial Statements as a Management Tool
• Smart Hiring

Significant discount is available to VGM Members! 
Call us prior to purchase for your discount code: 866-227-8171.

This course will review operating room protocols and aseptic technique.

This first part of the series focuses on recruiting the best people for your company.

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 bundle of 4 courses is the recorded audio and slides presented by Heather Trumm and Ronda Buhrmester at the Heartland Conference 2019. Included in your Wound Care 101 education is an optional 30-minute meeting with Ronda Buhrmester and Heather Trumm to discuss any additional wound care questions. Contact Heather at [email protected] to schedule a meeting. 

This course contains two articles: one that addresses equipment sterilization procedures and the other that discusses trends and issues in phlebotomy practice.

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.

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 allows the student to meet accreditation competency requirements for instructing patients on the proper use of blood glucose meters (known as “glucometers”). There are many different glucometers on the market today, all with various features. This course reviews the standard items taught with all glucometers. 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 provides an overview of ICD-10-CM coding by focusing on the classification structures and the rationale behind the ICD-10 code system. Throughout this course, ICD-10-CM is shortened to ICD-10. You may find the long and short versions of the coding system used interchangeably; both terms are referring to the same coding system. This course is not intended to replace the need for in-depth training based on job functions and the knowledge of ICD-10 coding that is required to meet job requirements. This course is not intended to be a training curriculum for the purposes of becoming an ICD-10 coder.

Continuing Education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

Do you sell or rent TENS Units to customers in the state of OHIO?

The Ohio Respiratory Care Board regulates the HME law that requires licensure in order to sell or rent home medical equipment which includes TENS units.  One of the requirements to obtain your HME license is to have ten contact hours of continuing education per renewal cycle for staff rendering HME services to the public in the state of Ohio.

VGM Education is an approved source of continuing Education for licensed home medical equipment facilities.  Purchase this 15 course  Chiropractic Bundle  to select from a variety of courses that will meet the ten contact hour requirement.  If you would prefer to subscribe to our entire course catalog of over 300 courses,call 888-786-6628 for special pricing.  

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a novel virus that causes respiratory disease in persons infected, which can range from mild symptoms such as a common cold to more severe diseases – even death. This course provides health care workers with both individual and workplace practices to help prevent the spread of transmission and ultimately keep patients, team members and the public safe.

This course will cover how to effectively develop, deliver and evaluate a successful new employee orientation program. This course also includes a variety of useful checklists, activities and evaluation forms.

This course discusses sexual harassment: how to identify it, its legal aspects, how to prevent it from happening in your organization, and how to conduct an equitable investigation.

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

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.”

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, whether it is in person, over the phone or via email. This course provides you the tools for handling those first impression opportunities.