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The Basic Science of Patient Safety
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Develop an understanding of the concepts and issues surrounding patient safety.
2. Learn the history behind current patient safety initiatives.
3. Discuss how Root Cause Analysis is used to determine the cause of an adverse event.
4. Describe examples of how Human F... |
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Venipuncture and Pharmacology
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
Study the list of requirements for successful venipuncture.
Everything you need to know about venipuncture and pharmacology for contrast media procedures. The techniques for administration, pharmacology of dose units, documentation and charting, and the response to allergic reactions when performing a venipuncture are covered. This is a good ... |
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How to Help Smokers Quit
Provided by: University of California, Davis, Health System
Forms
CME Credit Application and Disclosure
Accreditation
The UC Davis Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned in accordance with the ACCME essentials for enduring materials. Length of time has been ... |
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Improving the Diagnosis and Treatment of Anaphylaxis: Updated Clinical Guidelines
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to
• Implement guideline-based strategies for the accurate diagnosis of anaphylaxis, including identification of patient-specific risk factors
• Identify patients who are appropriate candidates for an epinephrine auto-injector and develo... |
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Anatomy, Valves, and Shunts-Part III
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessment, infarct sizing, mass assessment, and cardiac anomalies. Particularly cri... |
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MRI of the Female Pelvis --Part I Uterus, including Focused Ultrasound Discussion
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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Pediatric Brain Tumors
Provided by: CMElectures
Michael J. Fisher, MD, is assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a neuro-oncologist in the Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Here, he discusses the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment for several types of pediatric brain tu... |
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CT Teaching Manual
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center
Get started learning the principles of Computed Tomography (CT)
This concise and easy to understand book about the principles of CT will allow you to get started learning one of the hottest technologies in radiology. Information on the technical aspects, the role of contrast media, with some sectional anatomy and pathology are included. You will... |
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Choosing a Neurosurgical Practice
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
This presentation gives an overview of the various neurosurgical practice types. It includes the pros and cons of various practice situations. Much attention is given to various compensation models. Insight into the value of established group practices to the new member is outlined as well as the value of established groups taking on new members.
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Mental Health Sequelae of Extreme Violence
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
The world today has become a very violent place. More than 50 countries and over 1 billion people today have been affected by mass violence. America has been attacked by terrorists and is facing future attacks. The mental health impact of this violence can be high. Studies have shown that in times of distress, most citizens will seek out family mem... |
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MRI of the Spine Neoplasia, Part I
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
A new edition of the definitive reference for the diagnosis and treatment of tethered cord syndrome (TCS).
Written by renowned specialists, the second edition of Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults is a comprehensive text on the essentials of clinical management for this complex disorder. The book opens with chapters on embryology and ... |
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Introduction to Hospital Quality and Safety Improvement
Provided by: CMElectures
David B. Nash, MD, MBA, the Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health on the campus of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nash is also the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy Here, he discusses the main cultural barriers to quality in medical practice and how they can be overco... |
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14 Volume Breast MR Lecture Set
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
Breast MRI is reported as valuable in detecting cancer in women who have a personal history of breast cancer, those patients with greater than 25% lifetime risk of breast cancer, and those with dense breasts -a condition associated with breast cancer risk but which decreases the sensitivity of the gold standard screening exam, mammography. MRI help... |
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Use of Home Pain Medications After Pediatric Orthopaedic Procedures
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Describe current methods and tools to assess the level of pain in a child, including use of the FLACC, VAS, and FPS-R pain scales.
2. Explain patient-to-patient variability with regard to the categorization of pain.
3. Discriminate between the three main categories of p... |
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More Than 30 Years' Experience With Surgical Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defects
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
**After reading this article, the learner should be able to:**
* learn the methods of c-AVSD, i-AVSD, and p-AVSD that were employed in this series of patients
* recognize the reasons for cleft closure and the long-term effects of lack of cleft closure on late reoperation
* learn the definition of left AV valve dysplasia and recognize the signifi... |
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (1 CH)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
* Describe modes of transmission for HIV.
* Summarize the testing-related requirements of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
* Explain the clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
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4-Volume Neurodegenerative Disease Set
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Infection Control for Wisconsin Dental Hygienists
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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Gastroenterology
Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems
* Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively
* Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice
* Increase proficiency an... |
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Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
The Case of Earl Collins
73-year-old African-American man with lung cancer
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
* Explain how folklore may be a very powerful component of a patient's decision making
* Demonstrate how to engage the patient who may be using complementary or alternative medical approaches
* Describe the important roles that religious or spiritual ... |
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Assessment and Management of Leg Cramps: A Homeopathic Approach
Provided by: Power-Pak C.E.®
To provide pharmacists with knowledge to assess and manage patients with leg cramps, particularly those that occur at night, and enhance pharmacists' understanding of the role of homeopathic approaches to managing leg cramps.... |
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HIV/AIDS for Florida Healthcare Professionals (2 CH)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
* Describe modes of transmission, diagnosis, and current tests for HIV.
* Explain infection prevention measures for HIV/AIDS.
* Summarize the basic components of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
* List common psychosocial issues associated with ... |
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Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Anemia
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Anemia represents a common problem encountered in daily clinical practice world wide. Hence, a structured approach to evaluating anemia is highly relevant in primary care. Multi-channel automated analyzers have revolutionized the work of performing complete blood counts (CBCs). However, when interpreting results, clinicians must be aware of limitat... |
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MRI of the Brain Supratentorial Neoplasia, Part II
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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The Unexpandable Lung
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Describe the causes of and the approach to the diagnosis of an unexpandable lung.
2. Discuss the concepts of trapped lung and lung entrapment and why these terms are not synonymous.
3. Describe the clinical benefits of performing pleural manometry during therapeutic thoracentesis in regard to patient safety and diagnosis... |
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Achieving Cultural Competency: A Case-based Approach to Training Health Professionals
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Program overview
Cultural competence is now recognized by various governmental and accreditation agencies as essential for improving patients' health status, providing access to health care and for eliminating disparities in health care delivery. This has included Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Liaison Committee on Medical Educ... |
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A Review of Ancillary Testing in Gynecologic Cytology
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
* Describe the strengths and weaknesses of ancillary tests for gynecologic cytology currently in widespread clinical use
* Discuss additional emerging biomarkers that may further refine the value of cervical-vaginal screening
* Evaluate commercial liquid-based tests for current and fut... |
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Management of Myocardial Infarction
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to National Institutes of Health, most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart starves for oxygen and heart cells die.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational acitivity the p... |
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Cardiac MRI Series
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Cardiac MRI Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most intense and detailed review of cardiac MR applications as they relate to anatomy and microanatomy of the heart. The interpreter will learn how to master the assessment of pericardial disease, functional assessment, infarct sizing, mass assessment, and cardiac anomalies. Particularly cri... |
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