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Global Online Education Guide
We provide the following information as a service to our staff, customers and any interested persons in the disability, nursing and human services fields..These are online education opportunities offered by other organisations, and are not courses conducted by us. The user needs to make their own assessment of the merit of the courses listed here for your convenience.
Australian Nurses are now required as part of their professional registration renewal to undertake 20 hours per annum of Continuing Education for Professional Development in line with all other health professions. Online Education is one convenient option for those who work shift work. Also check out our Global Conference Calendar for other options.
OUR REQUEST
Should you offer or be aware of other online education opportunities suitable for disability workers, nurses and human services workers please let us know. We welcome the opportunity to consider them for possible listings here. We also promote these opportunities to our staff and colleagues through our various newsletters. Please email us the information and links – to GlobalGazetteDisability@gmail.com
Leading OHS in the Disability Sector Online Training Resource
NDS has been funded through a WorkCover Training and Education Assist Grant to develop an online training program for managers and supervisors in the Disability Sector. This training program is now completed and is ready for use. "Leading OHS in the Disability Sector" has been developed using disability specific material and case examples.
Modules include: Legislative Framework, OHS Management System, OHS Consultation, Risk Management, Management of Specific Risks, Injury Management, OHS Training, Records and Information Management and Continuous Improvement.
There is no requirement for all modules to be completed in one sitting so completion of the course can be organised around other duties.
You can access the training program by going to the disability safe website www.disabilitysafe.org.au and clicking on the Leading OHS in the Disability Sector banner at the bottom of the home page. To first access the training you will need to click on the register button in order to gain a username and password. Registration allows you to track your progress with the program and will result in notification to NDS of its completion so that a certificate of completion can be generated.
ANF national online continuing professional education
The Australian Nursing Federation offers national online continuing professional education for nurses and midwives. The self-directed learning tutorials are designed to provide nurses and midwives with best practice learning on health issues that can then be applied to nursing practice. New tutorials will go online each month with about fifteen courses expected to be available by the end of the year. Each tutorial is supported by an online presentation, additional reading, and a random ten question assessment quiz. The cost for each tutorial is $7.70 for ANF members ($30 for non-members) and is tax deductible.
Available Topics CPE Points Preview Buy / View
Advanced Life Support Update - 5 Preview BUY
Asthma Management -5 Preview BUY
Basic Life Support Update - 5 Preview BUY
Cardiac 1 - Chest Pain Assessment and Management - 5 Preview BUY
Diabetes Mellitus - 5 Preview BUY
Drug Calculations and Administration - 5 Preview BUY
ECG and Rhythms 1 - 5 Preview BUY
ECG and Rhythms 2 - 5 Preview BUY
Emergency Drugs - 5 Preview BUY
Fire and Emergency Training - 5 Preview BUY
Infection Control - 5 Preview BUY
Occupational Violence and Aggression - 5 Preview BUY
Manual Handling - 5 Preview BUY
Palliative Care - 5 Preview BUY
Respiratory 1 - Upper Airway Obstruction - 5 Preview BUY
Respiratory 2 - Respiratory Failure - 5 Preview BUY
Wound Care Update - 5 Preview BUY
You can then undertake the self directed learning involved with each topic of your choice. Each topic consists of a quick reference tutorial paired with a randomly generated assessment quiz. If you are a current ANF member, your highest assessment attempt will appear on your ANF Continuing Education Record. You are allowed three attempts to achieve the highest score. After your three attempts, the assessment link will become inactive, however you will be able to view the tutorial while it is still an active course on this site. If you require more than three attempts, please purchase the topic again.
CPE Points: These are Continuing Professional Education points that represent approximately one hour of self directed learning for each point. The Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia require all nurses and midwives to attain 20 CPD points per year for continuing registration.
Test And Calc Drug Calculations Tests for Nurses
http://www.testandcalc.com/quiz/index.asp
Online self testing, help and calculators for health professionals covering:-
- metric conversions
- tablet dosage calculations
- fluid dosage calculations
- IV drop rate calculations
TAFE OTEN
Part of TAFE NSW, OTEN is the largest provider of TAFE distance education courses in Australia, offering government-accredited and nationally recognised qualifications.
http://www.oten.edu.au/oten/oten.htm
Flexible Learning - Get Qualified Faster
OTEN TAFE courses are offered online and by correspondence, so you can study anytime, anywhere.
The goal of the Open Training and Education Network (OTEN) is to provide you, our valued students with high quality education and training @ your own pace @ your own place.
Enrolment is available all year round, so you decide when to start your course. And because you study at your own pace, you can gain a TAFE certificate or diploma in six months, a year or two years - it's all up to you. applying and enrolling with OTEN.
Courses available:
18171 Disability Certificate III
18172 Disability Certificate IV
18167 Aged Care Certificate III
18168 Aged Care Certificate IV
18169 Home and Community Care Certificate III
18170 Home and Community Care Certificate IV
18176 Mental Health Certificate IV
18175 Alcohol and Other Drugs Certificate IV
19281 Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health Co-morbidity Statement of Attainment
18179 Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and ment) Diploma
17414 Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs) Diploma
18177 Community Services (Mental Health) Diploma
18702 Community Services Work Diploma
18827 Training and Assessment Certificate IV
Ausmed Online
Nurses - Complete Your CPD Online
Their website contains more than 800 Continuing Professional Development resources.
1000s of Nurses are now using AusmedOnline with 52441 resources used since July 2010.
It includes:
Nursing Lectures - Hours of nursing lectures recorded at conferences run in Australia. Spoken by unique educators who are highly qualified nursing professionals.
Free Sample: Introduction to Electrocardiology
Powerpoint Presentations - Interactive PowerPoint Presentations to facilitate self-directed learning with high quality images and assistive worksheets.
Free Sample: Anatomy & Physiology of the Digestive System
Educational Videos - To enhance the educational experience, AusmedOnline is progressively creating informative video education.
Free Sample: How are Health Complaints Dealt With?
Textbook Chapters - 100s of chapters from the Ausmed Publications library are available online for download.
Free Sample: The Skin and Healing
Nursing Documents - Whitepapers, "Fast Fact Sheets" and the Nursing Blog provide a diverse array of written resources.
Free Sample: Nutrition Support Before Surgery
Health Care Images - High quality annotated medical and health care images covering many areas of the human body. Available for you to use in projects, presentations and as patient teaching aids.
Free Sample: Brain Hemispheres
Management Tools - AusmedOnline provides a usefull kit of management tools including pre-written job descriptions and HRM policies as well as the many teaching aids above.
Free Sample: Director of Nursing Job Description
Membership - AusmedOnline Members gain access to all these excellent resources and more. Join today with our 6 or 12 month membership plans.
RCNA Life Long Learning Program 3LP
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) has been at the forefront of providing nurses with support in managing their professional development. Our life long learning program, 3LP, is an online program which has brought together planning, access to e-learning activities and quality research materials and tools for recording of professional development. Activities which we provide through 3LP have been quality assured through RCNA's endorsement processes. With 3LP, it's simple to plan, implement, document and validate your CPD, communicate with colleagues and plan your nursing career. We are excited by the new features and refreshed look of 3LP and welcome feedback on how we can to continue to meet your needs and improve our service. Debra Cerasa CEO RCNA
http://www.3lp.rcna.org.au/network/home.php
E3 Learning Online Health and Aged Care
They provide access to an extensive library of professionally scripted, engaging online training courses. Browse our most popular courses and purchase online using your credit card.
http://www.e3learning.com.au/content/online-store/store.jsp?category=Health%20and%20Aged%20Care
Assist with Self Medication – e3learning has partnered with the Australian Institute of Care Development (AICD) to develop a course for care workers assisting others self medication. The course provides care workers with a clear understand of their roles and responsibilities when assisting clients with medication. Find out more
Basic Life Support - This course has been designed to teach staff about Basic Life Support, referred to as BLS, within the health care environment, and is based on the Australian Resuscitation Council 2006 Guidelines. This has been a joint project between e3Learning and Grampians Health. Find out more
Hand Hygiene Australia - Based on the course from Hand Hygiene Australia the course covers: the why, who, when and how of hand hygiene. The course is constructed around the 'Five Moments of Hand Hygiene' and also discusses the role of gloves and nail and hand care in hand hygiene. Find out more
Infection Control 1 (Introduction) - This course will provide you with a thorough introduction to the requirements for maintaining standards of infection control within the health industry. Find out more
Infection Control 2 (Advanced) - The Advanced Infection Control course is aimed at senior carers, enrolled and registered nurses, senior cleaning staff, senior kitchen staff, and senior administrative staff. The training has been developed based on the Australian National Infection Control Guidelines. Find out more
Manual Handling in Aged Care - This course has been developed with Physiotherapists who are providing an award winning patient handling program in South Australia. The course is written with national scope. The course will provide the theoretical component of patient handling for all staff in aged care facilities. Find out more
Preventing and Managing Occupational Violence and Aggression in Health Care Settings - This course has been developed with content experts from Grampians health and has been designed for health service staff who are increasingly being confronted with incidents of occupational violence and aggression. Occupational violence and aggression not only affects the health and wellbeing of health service staff but also has significant workforce and financial implications for the health care industry. For all of these reasons, staff need to know how to prevent, reduce and manage incidents of violence and aggression in the workplace. Find out more
Prevention and Management of Elder Abuse in Health Care Settings - Developed in partnership with Grampians Health Services and the Victorian Department of Health (Grampians Region) this course will assist health service staff in preventing and managing incidents of elder abuse in their workplace. The course includes some examples from Victorian legislation but is appropriate for healthcare staff Australia wide. Nominal time for completion is 90 minutes. Find out more
Safe Medication Management - This course developed with content experts from Grampians Health aims to assist registered nurses whose scope of practice includes medication administration to demonstrate the essential knowledge and mathematical competencies of medication management. Find out more
Understanding Dementia 1 - An Introduction - This module will give carers an introduction to some of the basics of dementia. The module will provide an understanding of dementia, explain the difference between confusion and dementia, the types of dementia and some of its causes, and go through the different stages of dementia. Find out more
Understanding Dementia 2 - Person Centred Care - This course is designed to introduce the concept of person centred care. It provides an understanding of the importance of person centred care and a practical understanding of how to apply the principals of person centred care. Find out more
Understanding Dementia 3 - Communication Skills - This course covers the impact of positive and negative communication, The use of voice, Effective listening, Use of metaphors and symbols and Empathy. Find out more
Understanding Dementia 4 - Activities and Occupation - This course covers: the building blocks of care, identify and biography, importance of culture, comfort and attachment, autonomy and agency, risks and rights, and activities and occupation. Find out more
Understanding Dementia 5 - Understanding Challenging Behaviour - This course covers: An introduction to challenging behaviour, factors underlying challenging behaviour, the ABC approach and the carer's role in challenging behaviour. Find out more
Introduction to Personalised Incontinence Care - This course provides an introduction to the area of incontinence care. The course explains the different types and causes of incontinence, basic anatomy and physiology as it relates to incontinence care and the range of treatments and lifestyle interventions available. The course has been designed for carers, nurses and managers within aged care facilities. Find out more
Perineal Skin Care In Relation to Incontinence - This course developed with content experts from TENA provides an understanding of the issues related to perineal skin care. Designed for nurses and carers, the course provides the knowledge, practical tools and support for all aspects of good practice perineal skin care. Find out more
Dementia & Incontinence - This course creates an awareness of the issues around management of incontinence of those affected by dementia. Designed for nurses and carers, the course explains different types of dementia and associated behaviour, and the best way to approach incontinence management for those affected by dementia. Find out more
Leakage Prevention - This course provides training in good practice pad leakage prevention. Designed for nurses and carers, the course provides training in leakage prevention strategies, procedures for managing pad leakage and continuous improvement systems. Find out more
Incontinence Night Care - This course develops an awareness of the issues surrounding night incontinence and how to address them. Designed for carers and nurses, the course covers the importance of sleep for the elderly and good practice routines to minimise the impact of incontinence on sleep. Find out more
Pad Changing and Change Frequency - This course developed with content experts from TENA provides training in good practice pad changing and change frequency. Designed for nurses and carers, the course provides training in daily pad changing routines, the benefits of good practice pad changing and change frequency, how to maintain resident dignity and reduce carer workload and strain, and how to fit pads properly. Find out more
Smith & Nephew - Wound Bed Management - This course has been designed to help you improve your knowledge of wound care. It takes a holistic approach based on current research and a concept known as Wound Bed Preparation as the foundation for management. Find out more
Smith & Nephew - Pressure Ulcers - This course has been designed to help you improve your knowledge of pressure ulcers and their treatment. Find out more
Smith & Nephew - Skin Tears - This course has been designed to help you improve your knowledge of skin care and the management of skin tears in the elderly. Find out more
Australian College Of Mental Health Nurses Online Professional Development
The ACMHN is committed to establishing a professional development program for members, which will enable easy access to ongoing education, mentorship, clinical supervision and networking. The College has developed an online peri-natal mental health program, based on the existing Non-Directive Pregnancy Counselling course.
The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses recently conducted a survey of nurses and midwives to gain insight into the need for education and training in mental health. The survey was designed to determine the need for online education for nurses and midwives about mental health. The outcomes of the survey will guide the future development of the College's online Mental Health courses for nurses and midwives.
Perinatal Mental Health CPD Program for Nurses & Midwives
Diabetes Online Learning Program for Mental Health Workers
Mental Health Community of Practice
Health Staff Ed
http://www.healthstaffed.com.au/
HealthStaffEd provides the highest quality Continuing Professional Development for nurses and midwives. CPD for nurses (Continuing Professional Development for nurses / Continual Professional Development for nurses) is a critical requirement for nursing registration. Accessing HealthStaffEd online tutorials will provide all the required CPD for nursing and midwifery registration pursuant to AHPRA requirements. You can be sure that all of the information provided is current, evidence-based and developed by highly skilled, qualified professionals working in Australia. HealthStaffEd's tutorials are all endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing Australia. Register now for nurse and midwife CPD hours!
Tutorials by topics:
- Aged Care (13)
- Cardiology (3)
- Continuing quality improvement (8)
- Discharge Planning (1)
- Ethics (1)
- General interest (5)
- Infection control (3)
- Management (12)
- Medicines management (3)
- Medico-legal (6)
- Mental health (9)
- Neonatology (2)
- Occupational health & safety (6)
- Oncology (7)
Courses Now
http://coursesnow.com.au/online-delivery/
Aged Care and Counselling $974 $779
Caring for the elderly? Working with the elderly requires a different set of skills and knowledge to ensure that they receive the appropriate support. This This course considers the different issues that are faced by older people, such as bereavement, chronic illness, terminal illness and death, and how to provide them with appropriate support. full details
HALO CPD ( Health Australia Learning Opportunities)
Halo offers a range of CPD-based education products and services for nurses, health care professionals and organisations across Australia.
Halo's 2 CPD Streams are continuously growing. The current subject areas are listed below:
Applied Drug Calculations CPD Points: 1 Hour Sale Price: $20.00
Homeostasis- Water Balance CPD Points: 1 Hour Sale Price: $20.00
The Principles of Conducting a Mental Health Assessment in Practice CPD Points: 1 Hour Sale Price: $20.00
An Introduction to Evidence Based practice CPD Points: 1 Hour Sale Price: $20.00
OH&S for Managers CPD Points: 1 Hour Sale Price: $20.00
Scope of Practice CPD Points: 1 Hour Sale Price: $20.00
Systems for Shrinking Stress CPD Points: 1 Hour Sale Price: $20.00
Premium Health
ONLINE FIRST AID COURSES & FACE-TO-FACE COURSES
HLTFA301B and HLTCPR201A courses are now available to study Online. Start your first aid course today. (Read More)
HLTCPR201A PERFORM CPR
This unit of competency offers fundamental life support – the knowledge and skills required to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Guidelines. (Read more) TWO Delivery Options Available:
OPTION 1 - STANDARD 3 hours face-to-face training. Cost: $70 per person (Bookonline, view dates or enquire now)
OPTION 2 - ONLINE
This online learning option is suited to e-learners and can be completed at your own pace with only a one hour face-to-face assessment session. Cost: $85 per person plus $15 postage and handling (Book online, view dates or enquire)
HLTFA301B APPLY FIRST AID (Senior First Aid)
This unit of competency offers the skills and knowledge required to provide a basic first aid response, emergency life support and management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders until the arrival of medical or other assistance. The competencies are recognised as a benchmark standard satisfying training requirements across many occupational qualifications and industries. (Read more)
There are four different delivery options to suit different learning styles and budgets.
New Learners:
- Option 1 Flexible - Study time + 1 day face-to-face training and assessment
- Option 2 Online - Online learning + 2.5 hours face-to-face assessment
- Option 3 Standard - 2 days face-to-face training and assessment
Experienced first aiders:
- Option 2 Online - Online learning + 2.5 hours face-to-face assessment
- Option 4 Update - Review + 1 day face-to-face training and assessment
For more information about the FOUR delivery options available please see below:
OPTION 1 - HLTFA301B APPLY FIRST AID FLEXIBLE
This flexible option combines personal study with a 1 day training workshop. (Read more)
Cost: $185, plus $10 postage per person (Bookonline, view dates or enquire now)
OPTION 2 - HLTFA301B APPLY FIRST AID ONLINE
This online learning option is suited to e-learners and can be completed at your own pace with a 2.5 hour face-to-face assessment session. (Read more)
Cost: $199, plus $15 postage per person (Book online, view dates or enquire)
OPTION 3 - HLTFA301B APPLY FIRST AID STANDARD
You prefer trainer-facilitated learning! Then this 1.5-day face-to-face training and assessment workshop is for you. (Read more)
Cost: $220 per person (Book online, view dates or enquire)
OPTION 4 - HLTFA301B APPLY FIRST AID UPDATE (REFRESHER)
This 1 day workshop is for those who already hold a Statement of Attainment. It enables you to refresh your knowledge and demonstrate you have the required competencies. (Read more)
Cost: $175, plus $10 postage per person (Book online, view dates or enquire)
OTHER COURSES
http://www.premiumhealth.com.au/courses/nsw-courses/courses-index-nsw.html
HLTFA402B APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
HLTFA403A MANAGE FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE (Occupational first aid)
HLTFA404A APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES
22099VIC COURSE IN FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS
22024VIC COURSE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA IN THE WORKPLACE
22100VIC COURSE IN BASIC OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION
22101VIC COURSE IN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION
MANUAL HANDLING
INFECTION CONTROL IN WORKPLACES
HUNTER TAFE ONLINE
HI Online is Hunter TAFE's elearning platform for the delivery of online course content.
Many courses at Hunter TAFE have sites to enable students to access resources and learning activites via the Internet. If you are not sure whether your course has on line content ... ask your teacher!
COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES
http://hi.moodle.com.au/course/category.php?id=7
Select your TAFE Course/Training package
Electives
Aged Care
Allied Health
Nursing
Disability
Health Sciences
Community Services
Health Services Assistance
UpSkilled Education
http://www.upskilled.edu.au/content_common/pg-accredited-online-elearning-courses.seo
Upskilled’s online courses utilises unique technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere. So wherever you are, at home, at work or at a cafe you can easily access and submit your course work. Upskilled has focused on quality in its online learning based training, as in every form of our training, to ensure we surpass industry best practice in its content, delivery and how it is supported.
Online BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
Online BSB41007 Certificate IV in Human Resources
Online BSB40807 Certificate IV in Frontline Management
College Of Direct Support (USA) - Direct Paths
Web based training for direct support professionals. http://elsevierdirectpaths.com/overview.php
DIC-Autism Price: $ 99.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: The course offered in this package is a disability intensive course covering the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorders. This course is an introduction to the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism was once thought to be a rare disability. As the number of people with autism increases, it is important for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to be knowledgeable about autism. This course will introduce information on the causes, characteristics, and symptoms of autism. It shares personal stories of people who have autism and also includes stories from family members. This course will help DSPs understand how autism affects people in their daily lives. It will also help DSPs understand how co-occurring disorders may affect people with autism. Effective support strategies for working with people with autism will also be presented. DSPs will find a list of helpful resources and references about autism within the lesson.
DIC-Cerebral Palsy Price: $ 99.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: The course offered in this package is a disability intensive course covering the topic of Cerebral Palsy. This disability intensive course will introduce you to cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a very common brain disorder disability affecting body movement. It also affects muscle coordination. Cerebral palsy can begin in infancy, early childhood, or it can be acquired at a later age when a specific part of the brain is injured. It is a permanent condition that does not get worse over time. The common characteristics of cerebral palsy will be identified in this course, along with a description of the main types of cerebral palsy. Finally, it will help you understand some of the typical support needed by someone who has cerebral palsy.
DIC-Depression Price: $ 99.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course is an introduction to the mental health condition known as depression, a common illness that spans all ages. This course will help you understand the different forms of depression, and you will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of depression. This course will introduce common treatment options and identify recovery and prevention tools. You will learn how to help prevent and respond to suicide concerns. Throughout the course you will be introduced to some common myths and misperceptions about depression in addition to the facts about depression.
CFSM: Developing an Intervention Plan Price: $ 89.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course teaches learners how to develop an effective plan for employee retention based on analysis of specific needs in their service settings. It teaches learners how to calculate and track turnover and vacancy rates and how to use the results to select the best interventions and monitor progress. It also teaches how to anticipate and overcome barriers and challenges in implementing intervention plans.
Functional Assessment Price: $ 84.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: Functional assessment is a tool that helps you learn more about people. It is useful for finding answers to the question of why a person engages in disruptive or harmful behaviors. Often direct support professionals (DSPs) are asked to participate in the process of functional assessment. This course is an overview of functional assessment.
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Price: $ 79.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course provides the learner with a background in the history, language, and basic concepts of services for persons with developmental disabilities. In this course the learner reviews the ideas and learns the vocabulary that is important to working within the field of developmental disabilities. This information makes the learner more effective in communicating with others and in understanding the system in which developmental disabilities services are provided. Click 'More Information' to see lesson details.
Community Inclusion Price: $ 79.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course helps DSPs understand their roles in supporting the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the communities in which they live and work. It provides an overview of inclusion and why it is important, and the learner is given strategies for enhancing inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. Click 'More Information' to see lesson details.
Medication Support Price: $ 84.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course is an introduction to supporting people while safely and effectively managing their medications. The course includes information on: working with prescribing health care professionals; proper storage and administration of medications; monitoring for problems reactions to medications; and communication and documentation.
Person-Centered Planning & Supports Price: $ 84.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course will help learners understand the foundational concepts and values of Person-Centered Planning and the benefits of this type of planning. The course includes an overview of five different types of planning as they are done today. It includes information and tips on participating meaningfully in a Person-Centered Plan. The course outlines steps that help the direct support professional bring these plans to life. Common challenges to person-centered services are reviewed and the learner is given a chance to learn about and create solutions to these types of challenges.
Personal Care Price: $ 84.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course provides information on why grooming and hygiene is an important part of daily life. Many direct support professionals help people with tasks such as helping with dressing, bathing, shaving, or using the toilet. Learning to support people with personal care in a sensitive and respectful manner is discussed. This course will also help learners understand health concerns and risks related to personal care.
Positive Behavior Support Price: $ 79.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course is an introduction to methods of supporting people who engage in challenging behaviors. Strategies that are safe, fair, compassionate, and effective in preventing and reducing problem behaviors are included. The learner is provided with definitions of challenging behavior and basic behavioral terms and principles. The course also teaches learners about regulations in the use of behavioral interventions. Click 'More Information' to see lesson details.
Safety at Home and in the Community Price: $ 79.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course provides an overview of methods for preventing and responding to safety issues at home and in the community away from home. Lessons include information on safety while driving, creating safe home environments, and safe handling of blood borne pathogens (universal precautions and OSHA requirements). Information for preventing and responding to specific situations such as fires, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergencies is covered. Click 'More Information' to see lesson details.
Supporting Healthy Lives Price: $ 79.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course provides an overview of information needed to understand what it takes to lead a healthy life and how to support people with disabilities in making good choices related to their health. It covers the importance of making healthy choices such as eating right and getting the right amount of exercise. It reviews health-related issues across the life span and gives advice on working with health care providers. A lesson on recognizing the signs and symptoms of illness is included along with information on how to take care of someone who is ill. Click 'More Information' to see lesson details.
Teaching People with Disabilities Price: $ 79.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This course helps the learner understand why it is important for all people to learn new things, what motivates people to learn, what teaching strategies help people with developmental disabilities learn, and how teaching and learning can be effectively organized. This course helps the learner move beyond a "caregiving" role to one of being a true supporter and professional. Click 'More Information' to see lesson details.
CDS Core Curriculum Price: $ 299.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This package contains 11 Basic level CDS courses. Both HIPAA and Universal Precautions lessons are included. The courses are designed to train and refresh direct support professionals. Click "More Information" to view a synopsis of the courses and lessons in this package. The courses do not contain state specific information. These courses can be applied toward a NADSP credentialing certificate.
Developmental Disabilities, Services and Policies
Course 1: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (6 lessons)
Supporting Safe and Healthy Lives
Course 2: Safety at Home and in the Community (8 lessons)
Course 3: Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and Children (5 lessons)
Course 4: Supporting Healthy Lives (6 lessons)
Course 5: Teaching People with Disabilities (3 lessons)
Individual Empowerment/Self Determination
Course 6: Individual Rights and Choice (5 lessons)
Community Service and Networking
Course 7: Community Inclusion (4 lessons)
Positive Behavioral Supports/Crisis Intervention
Course 8: Positive Behavior Support (7 lessons)
Documentation
Course 9: Documentation and Record Keeping (4 lessons)
Building and Maintaining Friendships
Course 10: You’ve Got a Friend (3 lessons)
Education, Self-Development and Access to Information
Course 11: Direct Support Professionalism (5 lessons)
CDS Intermediate Level Courses Price: $ 269.00 USD More Information Add to Cart
Description: This package contains 9 Intermediate level CDS courses. Click "More Information" to view a synopsis of the courses and lessons in this package. It is recommended that learners complete the CDS Core Curriculum package or possess appropriate work experience prior to taking these courses. The courses do not contain state specific information.
Cultural Competence (8 lessons)
Introduction to Medication Support (7 lessons)
Employment Supports (5 lessons)
Person-Centered Planning (5 lessons)
Personal Care (6 lessons)
Functional Assessment (5 Lessons)
Working with Families and Support Networks (5 Lessons)
Civil Rights & Advocacy (4 Lessons)
Everyone Can Communicate (5 Lessons)
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http://www.studyonline.com.au/area/nursing/
Curtin University of Technology
More programs and info from: Curtin University of Technology
INTRODUCING NURSING TIMES LEARNING
Online training units, written and reviewed by experts. Earn two hours' CPD and a personalised certificate for your portfolio.
Subscribers get five FREE learning units and non-subscribers can access each learning unit for £10 + VAT.
Click on the topics below to get started:
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Diabetic Foot Problems
Diabetic Foot Problems: Advanced
Hepatitis C Treatment and Prevention
Nausea in Oncology and Palliative Care
Neuropathic Pain
Pneumonia
Adult Asthma in Primary Care
Childhood Immunisation
Contraception
Dysphagia
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Men
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women
Venous Leg Ulcer Management
Or click here to find out more.
E Nurse
eNurse offers Nurses, Midwives and Service Providers a platform to equip, educate and connect like never before. It offers Nursing Equipment, Education, Jobs, Courses & Events along with a one of the most comprehensive CPD Portfolios available. Join thousands of Nurses & Midwives all around Australia and join today.
Online courses available soon:
Anatomy & Physiology
ECG Interpretation – Understanding arrhythmias
Critical Care Nursing – Part 1
MedScape Education
Medscap Continuing Medical Education has a variety of online tutorials and then assessments. Results can be recorded in your individual profile summary of continuing education points. Requires FREE registration.
Medscape Nurses section http://www.medscape.com/nurses
Medscape Psychiatric Nursing section http://www.medscape.com/resource/psychiatric-nursing
Medscape Education Topics:-
- Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
- Acute Leukemia
- Adult Immunization
- Adverse Drug Events Reporting
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Alzheimer's Disease
- AMD and Retinal Disease
- Antiretroviral Therapy
- Anxiety Disorders
- Arrhythmias
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bariatric Surgery
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bone and mineral disorder
- BPH
- Brain Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cardiomyopathy
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Leukemia
- Clinical Course in Viral Hepatitis
- COPD
- Critical Care Nursing
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Depression
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Exercise and Sports Medicine
- Fibromyalgia
- Genomic Medicine
- GERD
- Geriatrics
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Heart Failure
- HIV Transmission & Prevention
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Hypertension
- IBS and Chronic Constipation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Insulin Therapy
- Interventional Cardiology
- Lipids and Cardiovascular Risk Management
- Lung Cancer
- Melanoma
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Noncolorectal Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Nutrition
- Obesity and Weight Management
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pain
- Parkinson's Disease
- Pneumonia
- Prostate Cancer
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Resuscitation
- Schizophrenia
- Sepsis
- Skin Cancer
- Sleep Disorders
- Substance Abuse and Addiction
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Thyroid Disease
- Urinary Incontinence & OAB
- Vascular Disease
A Sample of Medscape Education & Clinical Briefs:
· Distinguishing Alzheimer Disease From Other Major Forms of Dementia Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, November 2011
· Recommendations for Treating GI Tract Symptoms in Children With Autism Issued Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2010
· The Challenge of Changing Stereotyped Behavior in Autism Medscape Psychiatry, June 2007
· Memory Complaints Useful in Cognitive Assessment of Older Patients Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
· Patients With Depression: Screening and Treating for Suicide Risk Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2010
· Integrating Behavioral and Pharmacologic Therapy in the Management of Autism Medscape Psychiatry, July 2007
· Fundamentals of Major Depressive Disorder Treatment in Adults, Volume 2 Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, November 2011
· New Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer's Published Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2011
· Major Depression: Recognition and Assessment in Primary Care Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2010
VARIOUS SUBJECTS
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HEALTH SCIENCES
Drug Calculations Quiz Club
The Drug Calculations Quiz Club is to assist students, and health professionals refresh and develop their skills in mathematics and drug calculations. Practice makes perfect and the club provides access to thousands of common drug calculation problems and solutions. There is a small fee for six months. Or you may try some free online tests. The Quiz club provides more elaborate help and detailed solutions. By http://www.testandcalc.com – check out their web site.
Health Issues for
John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health course introduces the study of aging, its implications for individuals, families, and society, and the background for health policy related to older persons. Presents an overview on aging from different perspectives: demography, biology, epidemiology of diseases, physical and mental disorders, functional capacity and disability, health services, federal and state health policies, social aspects of aging, and ethical issues in the care of older individuals. http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/agingpopulations/
Managing Serious Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Web-based patient cases that evolve based on the therapeutic options you choose. Throughout the cases, refer to the patient's medical chart, applicable literature, and clinical guidelines to help with your decision making. Compare your peers' selections with your own, and your rationale with that of our expert faculty. There is no fee associated with this activity. http://www.meniscus.com/cexpress06/asp/CExpress.asp?cs=2070&project=6322.12&state=2
Disaster Preparedness and Response for Nurses
Brought to you by the American Red Cross and Sigma Theta Tau International. To provide nurses with an overview of their role in responding to a weapons of mass destruction/terrorism (WMD/T) event or other disaster. http://www2.nursingsociety.org/education/case_studies/cases/SP0004.html
Female Urinary Incontinence
This comprehensive article takes an in depth look at female urinary incontinence. The goal is to enhance the knowledge and skills of nurses in care of patients with female urinary incontinence. Expires
Managing Chest Drainage Continuing Education Program
The monograph Managing Chest Drainage is available for download. We are not able to offer continuing education credit while we update the online user interface. Please check back in August 2008 for continuing education credit. http://www.atriummed.com/PDF/CE2006.pdf
MMWR & Centre for Disease Control & Prevention Continuing Education
A range of course related to infectious diseases and prevention. http://www2a.cdc.gov/ce/availableactivities.asp
Nellcor Online Continuing Education
Nellcor offers free, accredited online continuing education courses for registered nurses and respiratory therapists through our Center for Clinical Excellence website. Choose from a variety of self-paced courses that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Courses offer convenient post-testing and the ability to print your certificate upon completion. http://www.nellcor.com/educ/OnlineEd.aspx
MedScape CME from WebMD
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The Spectrum and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders During Pregnancy
The Expanding Role of Antipsychotic Augmentation in Major Depression
Classification of Ocular Allergy
Allergen Specific Immunotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis
Diabetes Screening, Diagnosis, and Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adults
Mechanisms of Disease: The Evolving Role of Regulatory T Cells in Atherosclerosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Management in Primary Care: A Patient Simulation for the Healthcare Team
Hyperemesis and Epigastric Pain in a 27-Year-Old Man
Managing ADHD in an Adult With Psychiatric Comorbidity
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis in Pediatric Patients
Uncovering Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Diagnosis and Co-Management Case in Primary Care
Efficient Diagnosis of Suspected Functional Bowel Disorders
Drug Mix-Ups Threaten Patient Safety
Restless Legs Syndrome Self-Assessment Survey
Not So Uncomplicated: Issues in the Treatment of Impetigo in the Age of Antibacterial Resistance
Early Intervention: New Data in the Recognition and Management of Bipolar Disorder
Improving Quality of Life for Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Turning Adverse Drug Events Into Better Patient Care
A 34-Year-Old Pregnant Woman with Acute Severe Abdominal Pain
Are SNRIs More Effective than SSRIs? A Review of the Current State of the Controversy
Understanding Pediatric Asthma: Dana's Case
Management of High-Risk Tobacco Users: Where Practice Guidelines and Clinical Judgment Meet
Chronic Constipation: Understanding Issues in Gut Physiology and Implications for Therapy
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Ongoing Challenges in the Management of Influenza
Ready for Primetime: Incretin-Based Therapies Play a Novel Role in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
ADHD in Young Adults: Individualizing Treatment in 18-to 25-Year-Old Patients
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma -- Part 1: Introduction -- Diagnosing Asthma
Complications in Oncology Practice: Venous Thromboembolism and Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Effectiveness of Second Generation Antipsychotics: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials
Pathways in Adult Asthma Management: Strategies for Controlling Disease in Heterogeneous Populations
Quality Improvement in Healthcare
New Data in the Recognition and Management of Bipolar Disorder
Challenges to the Management of Pediatric Asthma
Using Clinical Guidelines to Aggressively Manage Dyslipidemia
The Evolving Management Paradigms for Pediatric ADHD
Headache in Adolescents: Prevention and Complementary Therapies
A Case of Cocaine-induced Basilar Artery Thrombosis
Breast Calcification on Screening Mammography
Implementing New Evidence in the Management of Pediatric Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Treating Fibromyalgia Pain and Beyond: Pathophysiology and Management of Multiple Symptom Domains
A Case of Transient Epileptic Amnesia With Radiological Localization
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease
Augmentation Strategies in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Atrophic Vaginitis: An Undertreated Epidemic, Part I
Atrophic Vaginitis: An Undertreated Epidemic, Part II
Advances in ADHD Management: Adult ADHD and Comorbidities
Early Intervention in a Patient With Parkinson's Disease
Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment and Outcomes
Substance Use, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Violence
Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Clinical Update
Managing Schizophrenia in a Patient With Alcohol Abuse and Hepatic Impairment
Fibromyalgia: A Label for Chronic, Widespread Pain
New National Guidelines as a Tool for Managing Asthma in Clinical Practice
The Unraveling of Incretin Biology: New Dimensions in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Improving Mental Health Outcomes: Focus on Atypical Antipsychotics
Poorly Differentiated Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Involving the Axilla
Diagnosing and Treating Bipolar Disorder in the Child and Adolescent
High Triglycerides in a Patient After Myocardial Infarction: The Role of Secondary Prevention
Initial Diagnosis of Erosive Esophagitis: A Case Study Approach for Primary Care
How to Stop the Hurt -- Sucrose Prior to Infant Vaccinations: A Best Evidence Review
Advancing Wellness: Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and DHA in Adult Health
Optimizing Management of Bipolar Disorder in Children
Cranberries and Urinary Tract Infections
Primary and Secondary Prevention in Mixed Dyslipidemia: What Do the Guidelines Say?
Key Considerations in the Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in a Perimenopausal Woman
Patterns of Pharmacotherapy and Treatment Response in Elderly Adults with Bipolar Disorder
Addressing Cardiology Concerns in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Care
DHA and Dementia: Preserving Cognition in the Aging Patient
Management of Influenza in a Family With an Immunocompromised Member
NSAIDs and Manipulation Ineffective for Acute Low Back Pain: A Best Evidence Review
Persistent Pain and the Older Patient
Stress and Obesity: Partners in Disease
Examining the Fingernails When Evaluating Presenting Symptoms in Elderly Patients
Optimizing the Treatment of Adult ADHD
Evidence-Based Management of Bell's Palsy: A Best Evidence Review
Assessment of the Neck and Lymph Nodes in the Elderly Patient
Folic Acid -- Finally Some Good News: A Best Evidence Review
Beyond Tired: Recognizing and Managing Excessive Sleepiness
Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Clinical Review
Warfarin vs Aspirin in Atrial Fibrillation -- New Perspectives: A Best Evidence Review
Understanding Triglycerides: Beyond LDL Cholesterol
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
TIA and Secondary Stroke Prevention
Topical Treatments for Fat Reduction -- Do They Work? A Best Evidence Review
Optimizing Outcomes in Hepatitis C
MIT Open Courseware Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Chronic Infection and Inflammation: What are the Consequences on Your Health?
The Radical Consequences of Respiration: Reactive Oxygen Species in Aging and Disease
Genomics and Computational Biology
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology
Principle and Practice of Human Pathology
Biochemistry and Pharmacology of Synaptic Transmission
Cellular and Molecular Immunology
Information Technology in the Health Care System of the Future
Social Studies of Bioscience and Biotech
Medical Artificial Intelligence
Statistical Physics in Biology
Tumor Pathophysiology and Transport Phenomena
Principles of Radiation Interactions
Noninvasive Imaging in Biology and Medicine
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Data Acquisition and Analysis
Brain Mechanisms for Hearing and Speech
Principles and Practice of Drug Development
A Clinical Approach to the Human Brain
Disease and Society in America
Brains and Culture: Love, Lies & Neurotransmitters
Design of Medical Devices and Implants
Molecular and Cellular Pathophysiology: DNA Repair
Synaptic Plasticity and Memory, from Molecules to Behavior
Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
Neural Basis of Learning and Memory
Quantitative Physiology: Cells and Tissues
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
MIT Open Courseware Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Developmental Entrepreneurship
Dynamic Leadership: Using Improvisation in Business
Community-Owned Enterprise and Civic Participation
Economic Analysis for Business Decisions
Practical Information Technology Management
Generating Business Value from Information Technology
Research Seminar in IT and Organizations: Economic Perspectives
Applied Macro- and International Economics
Global Climate Change: Economics, Science, and Policy
Applied Economics for Managers
Optimization Methods in Management Science
Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation
Advanced Managerial Communication
Managerial Psychology Laboratory
Building and Leading Effective Teams
Individuals, Groups, and Organizations
Organizations and Environments
Managing Transformations in Work, Organizations, and Society
Managing the Innovation Process
Managing Innovation: Emerging Trends
Designing and Leading the Entrepreneurial Organization
Special Seminar in Marketing: Marketing Management
Negotiation and Conflict Management
Strategic Marketing Measurement
Urban Labor Markets and Employment Policy
Political Economy I: Theories of the State and the Economy
Introduction to Operations Management
System Dynamics for Business Policy
Applications of System Dynamics
Strategic Management and Consulting Proseminar: Theoretical Foundations
Organizations as Enacted Systems: Learning, Knowing and Change
Ethical Practice: Professionalism, Social Responsibility, and the Purpose of the Corporation
Managing and Volunteering In the Non-Profit Sector
Dynamic Leadership: Using Improvisation in Business
Developmental Entrepreneurship
Special Seminar in Management The Nuts and Bolts of Business Plans
Leadership Tools and Teams: A Product Development Lab
Advanced Corporate Risk Management
The Theory of Operations Management
Seminar in Operations Management
Management Accounting and Control
Business Analysis Using Financial Statements
Nonlinear Econometric Analysis
Workshop on Deliberative Democracy and Dispute Resolution
Technology-based Business Transformation
Generating Business Value from Information Technology
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