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Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness
by Angela Wright, MD , Arthur Pliaconis , Whitney Barrett, MD , Kathrine Lopez- 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete
In this course, you will develop the knowledge and skills to assess and stabilize certain types of patients for transport. Cardiac Arrest and Shock Mastering Medicine - Part 2 States of Shock and Principles of Resuscitation Introduction to Shock Categories of Shock Stages of Shock Evaluation and Treatment of Shock Cardiac Arrest Overview...
AIDS: Fear and Hope
by Richard Meisler, Ph.D.- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
The basic biology of the virus, HIV, and the disease it causes, AIDS. The economic, social and political factors that determine who gets sick and who remains healthy, who lives and who dies. The progress of scientific research and medical treatments. The reasons for hope; the reasons for fear. ) Unit 1 - Beginnings: A New Disease Surprises The World...
Trauma Emergencies and Care
by Arthur Pliaconis , Whitney Barrett, MD , Angela Wright, MD , Kathrine Lopez- 4.9
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Welcome to Trauma Emergencies and Care. In this course, you will learn about some of the mechanics and physics of trauma on the human body, and how this can cause injury. You will continue to expand your new vocabulary with medical terminology, and learn how to describe the different injuries you may see....
Symptom Management in Palliative Care
by Kavitha Ramchandran , Jan DeNofrio , Joshua C. Fronk , Manuela Kogon- 0.0
Approx. 10 hours to complete
This course should be taken after the Essentials of Palliative Care course and continues building your primary palliative care skills – communication, psychosocial support and goals of care. You will learn how to screen, assess, and manage both physical and psychological symptoms. You will explore common symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and distress and learn specific treatments....
What is Palliative Care?
by Regina Fink , Maurice Scott , Kelly Arora , Amos Bailey , Nancy Robertson- 4.8
Approx. 18 hours to complete
Palliative care provides invaluable help for patients living with serious or life-limiting illness and their family caregivers. Palliative care should be part of healthcare services to improve quality of life, the ability to tolerate and benefit from treatment and improve survival. In the final course, you will explore ways to ease psycho-social-spiritual distress....
Introduction to Integrative Nursing
by Mary Jo Kreitzer , Deborah Ringdahl , Megan Voss- 4.9
Approx. 14 hours to complete
This course is designed for nurses who are drawn to practice in a different way – nurses who value whole-person care and know that the essence of nursing practice is truly caring and healing. You will learn about the principles and practices of Integrative Nursing and how you can be a healing presence to all you serve....
Emergency Care: Pregnancy, Infants, and Children
by Arthur Pliaconis , Whitney Barrett, MD , Angela Wright, MD , Kathrine Lopez- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Welcome to the final course of lectures in your quest to master EMT basics. In this course, we will cover some of the highest-stress patient populations: pregnant patients and kids, also known as pediatrics. You will learn to ensure it communicates what your assessment of the patient was, what interventions you performed and why you did them....
Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School
by Daniel Nicklas , Eve Kutchman , Lauren Welch , Karen Hecker- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Welcome to School Health specialization: Managing Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Food Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School course. In this course, you will learn about these common medical issues students face and how to best support students who suffer from them. We will also take a holistic look at how we can best support overall student health....
PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients
by Dr. Jason Farley, PhD, MPH, CRNP- 4.7
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) using the antiretroviral medication emtricitibine/tenofovir approved in countries around the world is a highly effective means of reducing transmission of HIV through sexual encounters and needle sharing. This Johns Hopkins University course PrEPares you with essential information, concepts and practical advice regarding PrEP from leaders in the field....
Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care
by Monica Lypson, M.D., M.H.P.E. , Paula Ross, Ph.D.- 4.2
Approx. 26 hours to complete
Improving health care for veterans has become a matter of national attention and has gained increasing attention from the medical community. With the current surge of veterans reintegrating into civilian society it is critical to improve the training of the next cadre of providers who will provide care for our veterans....