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- PEC016 - Introduction to Spirometry$36.00
This course introduces you to spirometry. This measurement can help the clinician determine whether an individual has a disease in the lungs and help determine whether the disease is obstructive or restrictive. Because of the variety of spirometry systems and accessories on the market, this course will cover spirometry systems in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of system, please consult the manufacturers. This course also includes a link to VGM Participating vendors of spirometry systems and accessories and of peak flow meters. You should complete the following courses before beginning this course: DMGT016 - Overview of Cystic Fibrosis, DMGT018 - Overview of Tuberculosis, RESP009 - Asthma Management: Interventions and Strategies, and RESP010 - Intervention and Strategies of the COPD Population.
Learn More - INF007 - Sharps Safety and Pharmaceutical Waste$15.95
This course contains two articles: one comparing active and passive technologies in sharps safety and the other describing the role of an infection control practitioner (ICP) in managing pharmaceutical waste.
Learn More - INF001 - Sharps Injury Prevention$15.95
This course provides an overview of health care workers’ roles in preventing needlesticks and other sharp object injuries, and what to do if such an event occurs. The lesson also illustrates how to implement a sharps injury prevention program.
Learn More - BILL108 - PAP - Beneficiaries with OSA: Documentation and Billing$42.00
This course introduces positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, and discusses proper billing procedures for reimbursement from Medicare and other third party payors who follow the same criteria.
Learn More - RESP026 – Pediatric Mask Fitting$39.00
Pediatric PAP mask fittings require sensitivity and compassion toward patients, encouragement of family support, and sometimes, imagination. In this course, sleep technicians, pediatric respiratory therapists, clinicians, and all others fitting pediatric patients will learn about diagnoses common in children requiring PAP masks, as well as the fundamentals for creating a comfortable, successful mask fitting.
Learn More - OPS016 - US DOT Handling Compressed Oxygen Driver's Training$42.00
This course is about the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) driver’s training as it pertains to the handling and transport of compressed oxygen cylinders in the support of patient care. The first chapter will address the safe handling, transport, and storage of compressed oxygen cylinders. The second chapter will cover the specific rules regarding U.S. DOT laws, such as the Materials of Trade (MOT) exceptions, and the regulations on the transport of compressed oxygen cylinders -- specifically when you are carrying a gross cylinder weight on a vehicle that is less than 1,000 pounds, but greater than 400 pounds.Â
Learn More - Essentially Women Health Bundle$79.00
Essentially Women and VGM Education provide a bundle of courses that include education on the diseases and conditions post-mastectomy customers face, the organ systems typically affected, and home medical equipment used.
Learn More - BEHV001 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Services$42.00
The purpose of this course is to provide education to home medical equipment (HME) employees who work with individuals with behavioral health disorders. Following this course, you will be able to identify the prevalence of mental health issues in the United States, define and possess knowledge of mental illness and substance-related and addictive disorders, and recognize various approaches to an individual’s care. This course will address the psychosocial needs of individuals with behavioral health issues and conclude which elements contribute to achieving the highest standard of care for such individuals.
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Learn More - NHA104 - Admin: Advance Directives and DNR Order (0.75 HR)$21.95
The purpose of this course is to present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.
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The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit. - REG100 - Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control (1.0 HR)$15.95
Health care personnel will increase their understanding of the safeguards used to protect themselves and others against the health hazards, which can result from exposure to blood and certain body fluids containing blood-borne pathogens.
Learn More - NUR174 - Advance Directives and DNR Order (1.0 HR)$15.95
To present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.
Learn More - DTY104 - Therapeutic Diets (1.0 HR)$15.95
To help the individual eat and drink safely, food textures may be altered with the help of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Certain foods or fluids may be restricted or eliminated depending on an individual’s medical needs. Diets may be ordered for weight management. Food allergies as well as religious practices must be taken into consideration.
Learn More - NUR115 - Nursing Documentation (1.5 HR)$20.95
Nurses will gain knowledge and skills related to the documentation of information in the patient’s medical record.
Learn More - SAF101 - Basic First Aid (1.5 HR)$20.95
Health care personnel will learn the techniques of basic first aid.
Learn More - REG101 - Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control for Acute Care (1.5 HR)$20.95
Health care personnel will increase their understanding of the safeguards used to protect themselves and others against the health hazards, which can result from exposure to blood and certain body fluids containing blood-borne pathogens.
Learn More - OPS002b - CGMP: Controls, Testing, and Records$23.00
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.
Learn More - SAFE029 - Occupational Health Hazards$42.00
This course addresses the occupational hazards that can occur in a patient’s home setting and the measures that can be taken to prevent injury should hazards occur.
Learn More - SELL004 - The HME Customer: Where and Why?$36.00
To help you understand where the home medical equipment (HME) customers are and some of the issues that are important to them.
Learn More - SAFE020 - Basic First Aid$42.00
This course is designed to provide you with awareness of basic first aid principles and the importance of first aid training courses. This information is only a guide. It is not a substitute for training or professional medical assistance.
Learn More - SAFE013b - Traveling with Oxygen$36.00
This course addresses those TSA guidelines and provides you, the home medical equipment supplier, with information that you can in turn provide to your supplemental oxygen customers.
Learn More - SAFE009 - Back Safety$42.00
This course discusses the potential causes of back injuries, and how to avoid them.
Learn More - RESP022b - OSA Links to CVD and Diabetes Part 2$36.00
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.
Learn More - RESP022a - OSA Links to CVD and Diabetes Part 1$36.00
This first part provides an overview of OSA, and reviews results of studies linking OSA to heart disease and diabetes.
Learn More - RESP015b Airborne Allergens Part 2$15.95
This second part summarizes what health experts know about how people can prevent or reduce allergic reactions, how to treat these reactions, and what medical researchers are doing to help people who suffer from these allergies. You should complete RESP015a - Airborne Allergens - Part before taking this course.
Learn More - RESP005 - Are You Getting Enough Sleep (Business)?$23.00
This course serves as an introduction to sleep-related disorders, focusing on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). You should complete this course before completing the second part of this series, “RESP006 - Mastering and Expanding Your CPAP Market.”
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