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This course will review the basic strategies in the management of pressure ulcers. You should complete Parts 1 and 2 of this series before starting this course.

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.

Although ultimately discussion will focus on pressure ulcers, this first part provides foundational knowledge regarding the skin, normal physiology of healing and factors affecting healing and repair. You should complete this series of courses in order: Part 1, followed by Part 2, followed by Part 3.

Upon completion of this series on wound care, the health professional will have an in-depth understanding of wounds, ulcers, complications and current treatments for prevention and healing of a variety of skin issues.

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

This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to alternating pressure technology.

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

This course is the recorded audio and slides presented by Heather Trumm and Ronda Buhrmester.  Topics covered: Definition of negative pressure wound therapy, components of a system, physiological benefits, mechanisms of action and Medicare requirements.

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 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 is intended primarily for non-licensed health care personnel who provide direct care for people in home care programs. General guidelines are provided for administering or assisting with the administration of medications. This content reviews basic medication safety and the 6 Rights and three checks of medication administration. Learners will also become familiar with the various routes for medication administration.

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

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 is the second of a two-part series of courses that discusses a wide range of issues related to workplace safety. In this second part, we’ll address procedures to report and investigate accidents and other emergencies; basic safety rules and standards your company should consider adopting; how to handle hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, safe electrical procedures, and process safety management.

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 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 will help you more effectively manage your business and understand the various management styles.

This first part summarizes what health experts know about the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions to airborne allergens, and how health care providers diagnose these reactions. You should complete this course before taking RESP015b - Airborne Allergens - Part 2.

This course will help you sharpen your skills in sales account management. Topics range from information you should record in an account to sales presentation techniques.