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Depression in Older Adults (Online 2 contact hours)
Author: Marlene V. Obermeyer, RN, MA
Depression in Older Adults: Assessment and Intervention (2 contact hours)
After completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. State the definition and criteria for depression.
2. Recognize the prevalence of depression in older adults.
3. Discuss the signs and symptoms of depression in older adults.
4. List examples of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options.
5. Discuss nursing assessment and interventions for older adults with depression.
Click here to go to the homepage.
Course available through 30 Dec 2012
Number of lessons: 6
Course time (min): none
Test:
on
Cost: 20 USD
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Communicating with the Elderly (2 Contact Hours)
Author: Marlene V. Obermeyer, RN, MA
By the end of the program, the participant would be able to:
1. Explain how communication contributes to improved quality of life for the elderly client.
2. List barriers to effective communication with the elderly.
3. List at least 5 strategies to improve communication with elderly clients.
Learning activities:
Read the course content offsite at
culture-advantage.Wikispaces.com
then log in to complete the course.
I. Introduction
II. Importance of effective communication with the elderly.
III. Barriers to effective communication with elderly clients.
IV. Strategies to improve communication with elderly clients.
Click here to go to the homepage.
Course available through 17 Aug 2011
Number of lessons: 2
Course time (min): none
Test:
on
Cost: 20 USD
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Swine Flu: Basic Facts, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention (2 Contact Hours)
Author: Marlene V. Obermeyer, MA, RN
Current information from the Center for Disease Control. U.S. declares public health emergency, April 26, 2009.
CDC Advisory:
CDC Updates
CDC PODCAST
After completing this learning activity, the participant would be able to:
1. Explain what is pandemic influenza and how it occurs.
2. Explain the difference between the terms "pandemic flu," "avian flu," "seasonal flu" and "swine flu."
3. Discuss signs and symptoms and diagnostic testing for swine flu.
4. Discuss the CDC treatment recommendations for swine flu.
5. Discuss Infection Control Guidelines for patients with
confirmed or suspected swine flu virus infection.
Click here to go to the homepage.
Course available through 25 Apr 2011
Number of lessons: 5
Course time (min): none
Test:
on
Cost: 20 USD
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Understanding Alcohol-impaired Injuries and Fatalities (1.5 Contact Hour)
Author: Marlene V. Obermeyer, RN, MA
Happy New Year 2009!
If you are like most people, celebrating the new year includes drinking with friends and families.
Do you know the following myths about drinking and driving?
Myth: You can drive as long as you are not slurring words and driving erratically.
Myth: Coffee will always sober you up.
Download the file from the NIH.
By the end of this learning activity, the participant would be able to:
1. Discuss the impact of alcohol-impaired driving in the United States.
2. Explain who are most at risk for alcohol-impaired fatalities.
3. Discuss the physiological effects of alcohol in the body.
4. Differentiate between alcoholism and alcohol abuse.
5. Explain the effects of alcohol use during pregnancy.
Click here to go to the homepage.
Course available through 27 Nov 2010
Number of lessons: 1
Course time (min): none
Test:
on
Cost: 20 USD
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Understanding the New Demographics: The Hispanic Population (2 Contact Hours)
Author: Marlene V. Obermeyer, MA, RN
Alternate certificate download for the the online course offered at
http://cultureadvantage.org/ATutor/
The above site requires a separate registration.
The course must be completed before you can download the certificate.
Instructions:
After taking the course at the above site, log in to this page that you are on now.
After logging in, locate the course "Understanding the New Demographics: The Hispanic Population (2 Contact Hours)" under the Course List.
Click on Take the Course/Course Fee.
Course available through 26 Mar 2011
Number of lessons: 1
Course time (min): none
Test:
on
Cost: free
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