Skedaddle Test
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Venous Disease Course
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Course Title: Venous DiseaseContact Hours: 2.7Course Description: This course will provide the learner a comprehensive overview of the etiology of venous disease, venous anatomy, risk factors, venous hypertension, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and venous insufficiency, clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical, endovascular and surgical management. Course Objectives: Discuss venous anatomy
List the physiologic factors that influence venous return
Describe venous hypertension
Differentiate between varicose veins, superficial thrombophlebitis and chronic insufficiency and their treatment
Define deep vein thrombosis, describing incidence and symptoms
List the risk factors for venous thrombosis
Describe the medical and surgical treatment for venous disorders
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Approved: January 2012 Course Expires: January 2014
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PAD Management
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Course Title: Peripheral Artery Disease ManagementContact Hours: 2.8Course Description: This course expands on the PAD/ABI module and provides the learner a review of peripheral artery disease (PAD), as well as a more in-depth discussion about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical, endovascular and surgical management of PAD. Course Objectives: Discuss lower extremity arterial anatomy
Define peripheral artery disease (PAD)
List both the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Explain the Rutherford classification of PAD
Describe the clinical findings of PAD
Discuss the various diagnostic tests for PAD
Define the treatment modalities of PAD to include medical, endovascular and surgical management
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Approved: January 2012 Course Expires: January 2014
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Carotid Artery Disease
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Course Title: Carotid Artery DiseaseContact Hours: 2.7Course Description: This course will provide the learner a comprehensive overview of carotid disease and cerebrovascular disease, including etiology, risk factors, incidence, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and medical and surgical management.
This course reviews the 2011 ASA/ACCF/AHA/AANN/AANS/ACR/ASNR/CNS/SAIP/ SCAI/SIR/ SNIS/SVM/SVS Guideline on the management of patients with extracranial carotid and vertebral artery disease and the National Stroke Association Guidelines for the Management of TIA, available at www.stroke.org. Course Objectives: Define carotid artery stenosis and cerebrovascular disease
Discuss the etiology and risk factors of cerebrovascular disease
Describe the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular disease
Discuss the medical and surgical management of patients with cerebrovascular disease
Review the nursing management of patients with cerebrovascular diseaseThis continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Approved: January 2012 Course Expires: January 2014
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Aortic Aneurysms Course
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Course Title: Aortic AneurysmsContact Hours: 2.8Course Description: This course provides an in-depth discussion about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical, endovascular and surgical management of Aortic AneurysmsCourse Objectives: Define both abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm
Identify the risk factors, etiology, and clinical manifestations of aortic aneurysms
Review the medical, endovascular and surgical management of aortic aneurysms
Identify the complications associated with both endovascular and surgical repair of aortic aneurysms
Describe the nurse’s role in the management of the patient with aortic aneurysmsThis continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Approved: January 2012 Course Expires: January 2014
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Peripheral Artery Disease and Performance of the Ankle-Brachial Index
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Course Title: Peripheral Artery Disease and Performance of the Ankle-Brachial Index Contact Hours: 4.6 Course Description: This course will provide the learner a comprehensive overview of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including etiology, risk factors, incidence, clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical and surgical management and how to perform the ankle-brachial index (ABI). This course adheres to the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) PAD guidelines, as well as the Canadian Cardiovascular Consensus PAD and TASCII guidelines. Course Objectives:Describe peripheral artery disease (PAD)Discuss the risk factors and etiology of PADDescribe the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of PADDiscuss the importance of the ankle-brachial index (ABI) in the early detection and management of PAD Explain the steps in performing the ABI techniqueExplain the steps in performing the oscillatory method of an ABIDifferentiate normal arterial waveforms from those of severe arterial disease
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURESCriteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association, Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Approved: December 2011 Course Expires: December 2013
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Respiratory Assessment QL
by Nursing CE Catalog
Course Title: Respiratory Assessment QL Contact Hours: 1.0 Course Description: This module includes a comprehensive guide to performing respiratory assessment. Respiratory Assessment offers methods used to distinguish normal and abnormal findings in respiratory assessment and relates the findings to possible causes, the potential effects of medications and other components to consider when performing the respiratory assessment. Documentation tips are also offered. Course Objectives:List the components of respiratory assessment
Describe the lung sounds and possible false causes for abnormal sounds
Discuss lung auscultation sites to consider for respiratory assessment
Explain chest and back assessment considerations
List nursing interventions to avoid respiratory complications This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 150-2-E-11-227A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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Understanding Mechanical Ventilation
by Nursing CE Catalog
Course Title: Understanding Mechanical Ventilation Contact Hours: 2.1 Course Description: This module provides an overview of mechanical ventilation, including manifestations of respiratory failure, endotracheal tube care, sedation and analgesia for the intubated patient, and airway protection. It also reviews ventilator equipment and its settings, as well as the principles of mechanical ventilation. Course Objectives:Describe respiratory failure and the manifestations of an inability to oxygenate and/or ventilate
Explain the parameters of an airway protection assessment
Differentiate airway resistance, gas exchange impediments, and the inability to ventilate
Explain the principles and goals of mechanical ventilation and modes of ventilation
Differentiate ventilator alarms, along with troubleshooting tips for each
Describe endotracheal tube care and the importance of maintaining oral hygiene
Discuss the importance of sedation and analgesia for the intubated patient This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 160-2-E-11-813A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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Building Patient Rapport - QL
by Nursing CE Catalog
Course Title: Building Patient Rapport - QL Contact Hours: 1.0 Course Description: This module provides an overview of methods to assist you in building rapport with your patient, such as communication skills, verbal and nonverbal cues, and the importance of interacting with the patient’s family. Course Objectives:Explain the fundamental components of the physical assessment interview, including communication skills utilized in eliciting information
Discuss verbal and non-verbal cues to watch for during the physical assessment interview
Describe how patient anxiety can skew the assessment results
Describe the importance of building rapport with the family members This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 152-2-E-11-82AQL Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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