Interpreting Statistical Reports of Tests and Measurements
Author: Morey J. Kolber, PT, PhD, Cert MDT, CSCS
Objectives
The goal of this program is to provide an introductory framework for clinicians who want to interpret statistical tests of reliability and validity. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Recognize the clinical utility of more common statistical values of reliability.
- Differentiate changes in a measurement that represent true difference from that of error.
- Understand the clinical utility, merits, and limitations of statistical values of validity.
Grant Provider
This course has been brought to you by an educational grant from Banner Health and may be taken free of charge as a gift to the therapy community until May 15, 2010.
Click here to take this free course for Physical Therapists.
Influenza: Seasonal Flu Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
By Persis Mary Hamilton, RN, CNS, MS, EdD
Contact Hour(s): 1
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with information about seasonal influenza as a personal and public health concern.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to discuss key concepts related to the transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of seasonal influenza.
This course is free through May 3, 2010. It is appropriate for the following professionals (click on applicable link):
Understanding Distal Radius Fractures
Authors: Hildy D. Reich, PT,CHT & Lori McKim LeBlanc, OTR, CHT
Objectives
The goal of this course is to provide therapists with information regarding the epidemiology, relevant anatomy, bony healing process, and complications associated with extra-articular distal radius fractures so that a successful rehabilitation program can be instituted. After you study the information here, you will be able to —
- List three risk factures for developing a distal radius fracture.
- Describe appropriate treatments through the various stages of bone healing.
- Recognize three complications of a distal radius fracture.
Grant Provider
This course has been sponsored by an educational grant from Professional Home Care and Associates and Neurosport Rehabilitation Services and may be taken free of charge as a gift to the PT community until April 18, 2010.
Click here to take this free course for Physical Therapists.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Overview
CE Credit: 1 Hours (0.1 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Occupational-Therapy Marriage-and-Family Dietetics-and-Nutrition
Learning Level: Introductory
Course Abstract
This course summarizes the symptoms, causes and treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children, adolescents, and adults. Included are discussions about differential diagnosis, assessment protocols, what is known about the causes of ADHD, and which educational, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions have been demonstrated in recent research to be superior to other treatments.
Learning Objectives
1. Differentiate symptoms that are diagnostic of ADHD from those that are not
2. Differentiate factors that cause ADHD from those that do not
3. Name two treatments shown by the MTA study to be superior to others
4. Identify the responsibilities of the school in educating students with ADHD
Click here to take this free course from Professional Development Resources.
Antibiotic Resistance: The Emergence of ‘Super Bugs’
by Connie C. Chettle, RN, MS, MPH, CIC, COHN-S
Objectives
The purpose of the program is to inform nurses of the increasing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria throughout healthcare and to offer strategies for reducing the spread of resistance. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Name at least two reasons why bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.
- Explain why 75% of antibiotic prescriptions written each year for outpatient visits are inappropriate.
- Discuss one method of controlling the rapid increase in bacterial resistance in U.S. hospitals.
This course will be discontinued on 2/14/2010. Click here to take this free course for Nurses.
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