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Foundations for Assisting in Home Care
by Erin O'Hara-Leslie , Andrea C. Wade, Ph.D. , Kimberly B. McLain, Ph.D. , Tera Doty-Blance- 4.7
Approx. 76 hours to complete
This course is intended as a self-study course for those interested in exploring a career as a Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide. Course Information Documents VIDEO - Course Introduction Welcome Syllabus Textbook Companion Grading and Logistics Module 12 (Week 13) Videos Hardware & Software Requirements Copyright Information: Course Materials & Images...
Bacteria and Chronic Infections
by Thomas Bjarnsholt- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
This course will give you an introduction to bacteria and chronic infections. Leading experts in the field will make you familiar with the fundamental concepts of microbiology and bacteriology such as single cell bacteria, biofilm formation, and acute and chronic infections. Introduction to Bacteria and Infections 1. 1 Introduction to Bacteria, by Bioinformatician, PhD, Peder Worning...
Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise
by Dina Brooks, PhD, PT , Brenda Mori, BScPT, MSc, PhD , Euson Yeung, PhD, PT- 4.6
Approx. 13 hours to complete
Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise will introduce learners to the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise. Over six weeks learners will explore: Why physical activity and exercise are important, Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease, Exercise and Osteoporosis, Exercise and Cancer, Common Sports Injuries, Exercise and Arthritis...
Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
by Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS- 4.7
Approx. 44 hours to complete
Chronic pain is at epidemic levels and has become the highest-cost condition in health care. This course uses evidence-based science with creative and experiential learning to better understand chronic pain conditions and how they can be prevented through self-management in our cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms. There are four major objectives to the course;...
Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices
by Robin Austin, DNP, DC , Teri Verner, DNP, RN- 4.7
Approx. 18 hours to complete
This introductory course provides a framework for incorporating integrative therapies into your work with clients or patients. By the end of the course, you will be able to assess if integrative therapies are good options in specific situations, as well as educate patients and colleagues about benefits and risks. Continuing Education Credit...
EMT Foundations
by Angela Wright, MD , Whitney Barrett, MD , Arthur Pliaconis , Kathrine Lopez- 4.8
Approx. 14 hours to complete
In this course, you will get a thorough introduction to the emergency medical services system, and learn the foundation components to how it works as a whole. You will also learn the nuts and bolts of becoming a healthcare provider, and gain some basic knowledge about the human body. Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)...
Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies
by Nancy Hodgson, PhD, RN, FAAN , Laura N. Gitlin, PhD- 4.8
Approx. 18 hours to complete
Health professionals and students, family caregivers, friends of and affected individuals, and others interested in learning about dementia and quality care will benefit from completing the course. Led by Drs. Nancy Hodgson and Laura Gitlin, participants will acquire foundational knowledge in the care of persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurocognitive disorders....
Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine
by Robert Ko- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Course Overview: https://youtu. be/L0-cZt1Hw7c Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine are two distinct medical systems, yet they both aim at the prevention and treatment of human diseases. With this in mind, we should understand the practice of Chinese Medicine in the context of Modern Medicine. By the end of this course, you will be able to:...
Hearing Loss in Children
by Lauren Bohm- 4.9
Approx. 17 hours to complete
Approximately 2 to 3 out of 1000 children in the United States are born with a significant hearing loss. Early identification and intervention of hearing loss is crucial to children’s lifelong learning outcomes. It is well documented that later identification of hearing loss can lead to significant delays in children’s speech, language, literacy, social and emotional development....
Herbal Medicine
by Amy Taylor, MD- 4.9
Approx. 18 hours to complete
There is strong demand for alternatives to pharmaceuticals for a variety of common illnesses due to concerns of safety, efficacy, and a desire for more “natural” products. Despite this growing interest, “conventional” healthcare providers may have little to no knowledge about herbal medicines, which is further compounded by the sometimes misleading information in the media and on the internet....