Sample Courses
Understanding Mechanical Ventilation (AAPA)
This module includes a comprehensive guide to understanding mechanical ventilation. The importance of airway protection and non-invasive/invasive methods of ventilation are discussed. Causes of respiratory failure and indications for intubation and mechanical ventilation are also offered, along with goals of mechanical ventilation, modes of ventilation, and troubleshooting tips for ventilator alarms. This module has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the care of the critical care patient.
The Basics of Exercise Physiology: Improving Wellness through the Benefits of Exercise
The following course explores the basic physiological responses to exercise, both transient and permanent. It will examine the different systems of the body and how they are uniquely affected by exercise. The course goes on to explain how the healthcare professional may use this knowledge of exercise physiology to identify morbidity risks, treat certain chronic conditions, and maximize health benefits via proper exercise prescription.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this self-learning packet the reader should be able to:
•Recognize basic principles of exercise physiology.
•Identify fundamental transient adaptations of different systems in response to exercise (cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular, neuroendocrine, energy metabolism).
•Identify fundamental permanent adaptations of different systems in response to exercise (cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular, neuroendocrine, energy metabolism).
•Utilize the knowledge gained in the course to identify possible morbidity/mortality risks in individuals due to their response to exercise.
•Apply the principles of exercise physiology to prescribe exercises that prevent or decrease certain chronic conditions.
•Apply the principles of exercise physiology to prescribe exercises that allow a person to attain maximum results in pursuit of wellness.
Quizzes: N/A
Final Exam: 30 questions – 70% passing
Neonatal Abdominal Wall Defects (NGA)
This module includes a description of various abdominal wall defects, their prognosis, surgical and long term picture, possible management and finally, considerations for pain control. It also includes a case scenario that puts into practice the learner's understanding of the material.
Ground Transport Nursing (Transport)
Ground transport nursing involves the transfer of emergency and non-emergency patients. This can range from a routine inter-facility transport to emergency 'scene calls' for trauma and medical emergencies. This course includes the job description of the transport nurse, call choreography, and key components of proper preparation for the patient's safe transfer.
Understanding Acidosis & Alkalosis
This module includes a brief overview of metabolic acidosis-alkalosis and respiratory acidosis-alkalosis, including exercises in differentiation. It also includes a case scenario that puts into practice the learner's understanding of the material.
Understanding Thrombolytics and Anticoagulants (UCM)
This module is not intended to be used as a pharmaceutical reference, but as a comprehensive guide to understand how anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytics function. This course has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the care of the cardiac patient.
Other areas of study
Nursing ce online training classes including fluid balance, mechanical ventilation, abdominal wall defects, pain management, ACE inhibitors, pupil assessment, breast sonography & chemical dependency