Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)

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Please take note that this course is free through February 28, 2013 only.

By Bethany Derricott, BSN, MSN, RN

COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with an overview of the most common multi-drug resistant organisms and recommendations for preventing their spread.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the term “multi-drug resistant organism” (MDRO).
  • Recognize risk factors for developing MDROs.
  • Describe the clinical manifestations and medical treatment.
  • Discuss ways to prevent the transmission of MDROs.This course is free through February 28, 2013.

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Mood Disorders: Suicide

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By Persis Mary Hamilton, RN, CNS, MS, EdD

COURSE OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with an overview of suicide, including its prevalence, risk factors, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and prevention.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the characteristics of mood disorders.
  • Discuss the prevalence and risk factors of suicidal behavior.
  • Describe the caregiving process to individuals at risk for suicide.
  • Identify elements of effective communication with suicidal individuals and survivors.
  • Describe a tertiary intervention (postvention) plan for survivors of suicide.

This course is no longer available for free.

Sport Safety for Children

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Authors: Barbara Morris, MS, ATC, CSCS & Jeff G. Konin, PhD, ATC, PT

Objectives
The goal of this program is to provide physical therapy practitioners with current knowledge of sports safety interventions for children. Following the completion of this manuscript, the reader will be able to do the following in relationship to children and sports participation:

  • Identify potential risk factors for injury, and describe available preventative measures
  • Understand the physical uniqueness of child athletes and the psychological implications of participation in sports
  • Identify venue-specific emergency action plans

This course has been made available for FREE courtesy of Gannett Education until December 31, 2012.

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