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This course provides an overview of the disease commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease including descriptions of symptoms, causes and treatment options.

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Aunque la comunicación efectiva debe ser un enfoque para los especialistas de equipamiento médico a domicilio con pacientes de todas las edades, debe prestarse especial atención al trabajar con adultos mayores, ya que un aumento en la edad puede provocar condiciones médicas que requieran más paciencia y un ajuste en cómo uno provee y recibe información médica. Este curso incluye consejos sobre cómo facilitar mejor la comunicación con las poblaciones de adultos mayores.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Please click on the link below for a listing of the courses offered in this bundle.  

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This course defines identity theft and what you can do to minimize your risk of becoming a victim of the crime.

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

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This course is the first of a 3-part series that illustrates simple, inexpensive principles that will help you create a safe and comfortable computer workstation.

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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.

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Small businesses nationwide are increasingly falling victim to fraud and forgery from outside as well as inside the business. This course focuses on negotiable instruments.

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In this first part of the series, we'll address the areas of responsibility for enforcing safety rules within your company; how to identify, analyze and control hazards within your facility; the types of inspections you should be conducting in your workplace; and the type of safety training your company should be offering to your employees.

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By taking this course, you will learn to identify human trafficking, understand the duties of mandatory reporters, and know to how to resource and support survivors.  Continuing education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program; 1.0 Category 1 CPE credits by the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC)

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Las instalaciones del cuidado de la salud deben proporcionar un entorno positivo y libre de discriminación para todos los empleados. Learn More

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.

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Los incendios y las explosiones en el lugar de trabajo matan a cientos y lesionan a miles de trabajadores cada año. Este curso discute el uso de los extintores de incendio portátiles y los sistemas de extinción de incendios fijos en el lugar de trabajo. Este curso se combina con los cursos: “SAFE017 - Desarrollando un plan de acción de emergencia” y “SAFE018 – Desarrollando un plan de prevención de incendios” para ofrecerle un programa de entrenamiento extenso para preparación contra emergencias.

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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.

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

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This course defines PPE, explains both your and your employer’s responsibilities in providing and using PPE, and explains why eye and face protection is important. You should complete this course before completing Parts 2 and 3.

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This course is the recorded audio and slides presented by Heather Trumm and Ronda Buhrmester at the Heartland Conference 2019. Topics covered: cleaning and debriding wounds, dressing categories, and Medicare requirements.

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This course covers basic home care equipment as a guide to the new HME employee.

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

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In this course, you will learn about basic concepts of cultural diversity including values and worldview. You will also learn how cultural verbal and non-verbal communication differences affect your ability to care for patients.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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