New Course Releases - May 2009

Facility Maintenance for Administrators (1276)
Author: Bradley W. Smith, NHA, BSG, MAOM
CEU: 1 hour

This course will provide administrators with tools to use in managing plant operations and maintenance staff to assure that the facility is kept in compliance with applicable federal regulations.

Introduction to Aquatic Therapy (1277)
Author: Kimberly Hutchinson, B.S.P.T
CEU: 3

This course will provide the learner with a comprehensive introduction to Aquatic Therapy including principles and techniques for effective treatment planning with a variety of patient populations.
*Course active for PT/OT only

Affirmative Action (1289)
Author: Laura More, MSW, LCSW
CEU: 2

This course will provide the learner with information about strategies to proactively recruit, hire, and promote minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and veterans.

Stroke Rehabilitation: Special Topics in Physical Therapy (1292)
Author: Geoff Mosley, PT
CEU: 7

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with common impairments that result from stroke, as well as effective treatment options.

Diabetes: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) (1298)
Author: Suzanne Pecoraro, RD. MPH, CDE
CEU: 2

This course will review the Evidence-Based Nutrition Principles & Recommendations for diabetes developed by the American Diabetes and American Dietetic Associations and give examples on how to apply the recommendations.

Recognizing and Responding to Pain (P1173 & PH1173)
Author: Faith Williams, BS, RN
CEU: 1

This course will help caregivers recognize signs of pain in an elder being cared for at home or in a facility, and then to respond and document appropriately.

Overview of Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) for Home Health (PH1206)
Author: Kim Corral, RN, BSN, MA Ed, HCS-D, COS-C
CEU: 1

This course will provide a review of PPS terminology and the recent changes in pay structure in order for Home Health Agencies to receive payments on their claims. An understanding of the payment methodologies and adjustments, including consolidated billing, will be discussed.

Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors & Prevention Techniques (P1176)
Authors: Joyce Black, Ph.D. RN, CPSN, CWCN
Kenneth Olshansky, M.D
CEU: 4

After completing this introductory course, nurses, direct care workers and other health professionals will be able to identify the pressure ulcer risk factors in their clients. The result shall be better client care, reduced complications, and reduced costs in treating pressure ulcers.

Care2Learn Partners with Home Care Association of New York State (HCA) Education and Research to Offer HCA University

Care2Learn, Inc., the leaders in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, has partnered with HCA Education and Research to offer a customized portal with discounted courses for healthcare professionals. HCA Education and Research is the Home Care Association of New York State’s educational programming arm.

“We are very pleased to partner with Care2Learn to offer this exciting new learning opportunity, HCA University, to our members and friends. Whether you are a nurse, therapist, home health aide or leader, there is a Care2Learn course for you,” said Lynda Schoonbeek, HCA’s Director of Education. “HCA University will help provide the best possible online learning experience for our membership and we are excited about maximizing the website’s potential.”

Making its debut at this year’s HCA Annual Conference on May 17-19, the new HCA University allows healthcare professionals to access Care2Learn’s extensive course library through the association’s website, http://www.hca-nys.org/. In addition, visitors can explore an enterprise learning management system for their entire organization or purchase an individual course as needed.

“HCA’s online university demonstrates their commitment to providing relevant, engaging training to home health and hospice professionals,” said Vikki Dibble, Care2Learn’s Vice President of Business Development. “We are pleased to help HCA maintain its stature as a trusted educational leader in the industry through this venture, and look forward to growing a successful partnership.”

About HCA

HCA, New York State's premier home care association, represents more than 400 providers, individuals, and associate members who collectively serve thousands of New York residents.

About Care2Learn

Founded in 2000, Care2Learn provides online education solutions to the post-acute healthcare market, which includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers and home healthcare and hospice facilities. The Care2Learn course library includes approximately 2,600 accredited course hours delivered to more than 240,000 healthcare professionals in all 50 states.

Acquired by RedVector, an online continuing education company for the design, engineering and construction industries, Care2Learn continues to grow by offering customized online e-learning universities to companies who want to offer training and education solutions to their entire staff in a cost-effective, easy-to-use, and readily-accessible manner. For further information call
1-866-328-8883 or visit http://www.care2learn.com/.

New Course Releases - April 2009

Delirium, Dementia and Depression
(P1174 & PH1174)

Author: Faith Williams, LN
Laura More, MSW, LCSW
Inservice: 1 hour

This in-service explains the signs of delirium, and the difference between delirium and dementia or depression for appropriate care and referral to nursing services as needed.


Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly (P1175 & PH1175)

Author: Andrea K. Eby, RN, BSN
Inservice: 1 hour

This course was designed to review the normal anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, examine the causes, symptoms, risk factors of UTI, and discuss diagnosis, treatment, and prevention options.



Wound Series: Arterial Ulcer Assessment, Interventions, and Prevention (1301)

Author: M.J. Johnson, RN, MSN, CWS
CEU: 2

This course presents current best practices in the assessment, prevention, documentation, and treatment of pressure ulcers.



Wound Series: Arterial Ulcer Assessment, Interventions, and Prevention (1302)

Author: M.J. Johnson, RN, MSN, CWS
CEU: 2

This course was designed to present current practices in the assessment, prevention, documentation, and treatment of arterial ulcers.

Acute Complications of Diabetes (1321)

Author: Suzanne Pecoraro RD, MPH, CDE
CEU: 1

This course covers several complications of diabetes including hypoglycemia (causes, treatment, and prevention), nighttime low blood sugar, low blood sugar unawareness, hyperglycemia, sick day rules, diabetic ketoacidosis (cause and prevention) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma or syndrome.

Course now Approved for RCFE by California Department of Social Services

Care2Learn.com, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that the follow list of courses are now approved by California Department of Social Services for RCFE License Holders. Please check our website for more details on each course. As a reminder; each student is required to sign an Affidavit BEFORE receiving their certificate.

Title of Course: Activities for the Memory Impaired
SKU: 1191
CE Credit: 2 Hour

Title of Course: Avian Flu (H5N1): The Bird Flu - NOT If, When?
SKU: 1228
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Coaching for Better Performance
SKU: 1110
CE Credit: 2 Hour

Title of Course: Death and Dying: “The Butterflies Are Free” Approach
SKU: 1203
CE Credit: 2 Hour

Title of Course: Deposition and Courtroom Testimony – How to Survive and Thrive
SKU: 1157
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Diabetes: A Primer
SKU: 1063
CE Credit: 2 Hour

Title of Course: Diabetes: Oral Medication Used to Treat People with Type 2 Diabetes
SKU: 1161
CE Credit: 2 Hour

Title of Course: Getting Your Story Told
SKU: 1033
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Grief and Mourning: The Impact on Professional Caregivers
SKU: 1207
CE Credit: 2 Hour

Title of Course: Grief vs. Depression
SKU: 1219
CE Credit: 2 Hour

Title of Course: Hepatitis: The A B C’s
SKU: 1198
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: HIPAA Privacy Standards
SKU: 1045
CE Credit: 1 Hour

Title of Course: How Much Do Your Know About HIV and AIDS?
SKU: 1091
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Leadership Lessons for the Healthcare Professional: Learning for Your Career and Life
SKU: 1078
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Mandatory Courses – Infection Control, HIV, and Domestic Violence
SKU: 1112
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Marketing 101: When the Moisture in Your Mouth Goes to the Palms of Your Hands
SKU: 1039
CE Credit: 1 Hour

Title of Course: MDS: Maximizing Quality in Your Facility’s MDS Process
SKU: 1200
CE Credit: 1 Hour

Title of Course: Medicare Part D: An Overview of the Prescription Drug Benefit
SKU: 1199
CE Credit: 1 Hour

Title of Course: Microsoft Excel: The Basics for Healthcare Professionals
SKU: 1147
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Microsoft Word: The Basics for Healthcare Professionals
SKU: 1146
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Osteoporosis: A Primer for Healthcare Professionals
SKU: 1193
CE Credit: 3 Hour

Title of Course: Sexual Harassment: Respecting the Individual
SKU: 1162
CE Credit: 2 Hour

New CE Course for Nurses

Care2Learn.com, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that "End of Life Series: Symptom Control in Palliative Care (1218)" has been approved for Nurses.

CE Credit: 3 Hour

Learning Level: Introductory

Abstract: This course was designed to help the student examine various ways to assess patient symptoms and provide appropriate interventions for palliative care.

For Nurses (excluding California and Florida)
Online Health Now, inc d/b/a Care2Learn is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Colorado Nurses Association Approved Provider OHN1206 (01/01/07 to 12/31/2009). This course provides 3 contact hours.

For Florida Nurses
Online HealthNow is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290-1. This course is approved for 3.0 contact hour.

For California Nurses
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14296 valid until 12/31/08, this course provides 3 contact hours. California licensees must retain this certificate for a period of four years after completion of this course

New CEU Course for Nurses

Care2Learn.com, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that "Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors & Prevention Techniques (1274)" has been approved for Nurses.

CE Credit: 2 Hour

Learning Level: Introductory

Abstract: After completing this introductory course, nurses, direct care workers, and other health professionals will be able to identify pressure ulcer risk factors in their clients. This should result in better client care, reduced complications, and reduced costs in treating pressure ulcers.

For Nurses (excluding Florida)
Online Health Now, inc d/b/a Care2Learn is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Colorado Nurses Association Approved Provider OHN1206 (01/01/07 to 12/31/2009). This course provides 2 contact hours.

For Florida Nurses
Online HealthNow is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290-1. This course is approved for 2.0 contact hour.

New Home Health CEU Course for Nurses

Care2Learn.com, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that "PPS Reform for Home Health in 2008 (1258)" has been approved for Nurses.

CE Credit: 3 Hour

Learning Level: Intermediate

Abstract: The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive education on the refinements to the prospective payment system for home health effective January 1, 2008.

For Nurses (excluding California and Florida)
Online Health Now, inc d/b/a Care2Learn is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Colorado Nurses Association Approved Provider OHN1206 (01/01/07 to 12/31/2009). This course provides 3 contact hours.

For Florida Nurses
Online HealthNow is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290-1. This course is approved for 3.0 contact hour.

For California Nurses
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14296 valid until 12/31/08, this course provides 3 contact hours. California licensees must retain this certificate for a period of four years after completion of this course.

New Inservice for Florida CNAs

Care2Learn.com, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that "Medical Record Documentation and Legal Aspects Appropriate to Nursing Assistants in Florida(#1161)" has been approved for CNA's Florida
CE Credit: 1 Hour
Learning Level: Introductory
Abstract: This course discusses correct medical record documentation and the legal aspects of being a nursing assistant in Florida.
For CNAs :
The above named individual has completed this one hour inservice. This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.

New Course Approved for all LNHAs'

Care2Learn.com, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that "Introduction to Elder Mediation: Working with Families in Conflict (1264)" has been approved for for all LNHAs’

CE Credit: 1 Hour
Learning Level: Introductory

Abstract: This course will help the student to review the nature of conflict among professional and non-professional caregivers who work with older adults, and to define and explain the appropriate use of Elder Mediation in resolving that conflict.

Approval Language(s):

All EXCEPT Kansas and Missouri
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (NAB) and approved for 1 clock hours and one participant hours, Domain: 10.00 Resident Care and Quality of Life and 50.00 Leadership and Management. . Approval # 1182008-28491-1-SS.

KANSAS –
Approved for 1continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed adult care administrators in the core area of Resident Care and Administrative for Kansas licensed adult home care administrators by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-A0033.

MISSOURI –
This course meets the ACHCA requirements for core knowledge area(s)- Community and Family, Communications, Quality Improvement, and Leadership. Courses are approved by ACHCA, a Missouri Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators designated Training Agency. ACHCA’s Missouri CE approval number: TA-007-1008.

Course now Approved for all LNHAs'

Care2Learn.com, a leader in continuing education for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce that "End of Life Series: Ethical Considerations for Palliative Care (1217)" has been approved for for all LNHAs'.

CE Credit: 1 Hour
Learning Level: Introductory

Abstract: This course is intended to help learners identify specific ethical issues relative to palliative care.

Approval Language(s):

All EXCEPT Kansas and Missouri
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators (NAB) and approved for 1clock hours and one participant hours, Domain: 10.00 Resident Care and Quality of Life. Approval # 1182008-28487-1-SS.

KANSAS –
Approved for 10 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed adult care administrators in the core area of Resident Care for Kansas licensed adult home care administrators by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-A0033.

MISSOURI –
This course meets the ACHCA requirements for core knowledge area(s)- Community and Family. Courses are approved by ACHCA, a Missouri Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators designated Training Agency. ACHCA’s Missouri CE approval number: TA-007-1008.