Online Continuing Education Courses
The Pennsylvania Homecare Association has partnered with Elite Learning to provide access to online continuing education courses at a discounted rate:
Course Lists
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania, 2nd edition (Initial Licensure)
About the Course
Child abuse and neglect remains a significant problem for us all in the U.S. as well as in Pennsylvania. Approximately 3.5 million children in the U.S. were the subjects of at least one child abuse or neglect report (United States Department of Health and Human Services [HHS], 2019). In Pennsylvania alone, there were 46,208 reports of suspected child and student abuse in 2017 (HHS, 2019). This course provides the details of the identification, assessment, and reporting of child abuse and reviews Pennsylvania state laws regarding child abuse and neglect.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate possible clinical, behavioral, and physical indicators of suspected child abuse and neglect to determine whether there is reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect.
- Explain criteria of mandated reporters in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
- Apply the current requirements and protocol for reporting child abuse or neglect in Pennsylvania.
- Describe the scope of human trafficking and identify risk factors for potential human trafficking victims.
About the Author
Marilou Erb, JD, PhD has multiple degrees, including B.S. in both Forensic Psychology and Psychology, a Masters in Psychology as well as a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology, a Juris Doctorate. She is currently in the final stages of her dissertation on the topic of Exploratory analysis of criminal profiling protocols and techniques and will soon her Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology/Criminal Justice Concentration.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 3-hour commitment of time.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Exam questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
The planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Accreditation
Colibri Healthcare, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6341. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Colibri Healthcare, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Colibri Healthcare, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Most states accept courses offered by APA approved sponsors.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC (formerly Elite Professional Education, LLC), Provider Number 1147, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/5/2023 - 5/5/2026.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC’s Respiratory Care programs have been approved for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425, N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063. 
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. (Provider #0607).
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in Pennsylvania, 2nd edition (Renewal Licensure)
About the Course
Child abuse and neglect remains a significant problem for us all in the U.S. as well as in Pennsylvania. Approximately 3.5 million children in the U.S. were the subjects of at least one child abuse or neglect report (United States Department of Health and Human Services [HHS], 2019). In Pennsylvania alone, there were 46,208 reports of suspected child and student abuse in 2017 (HHS, 2019). This course provides the details of the identification, assessment, and reporting of child abuse and reviews Pennsylvania state laws regarding child abuse and neglect.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate possible clinical, behavioral, and physical indicators of suspected child abuse and neglect to determine whether there is reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect.
- Explain criteria of mandated reporters in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
- Apply the current requirements and protocol for reporting child abuse or neglect in Pennsylvania.
- Describe the scope of human trafficking and identify risk factors for potential human trafficking victims.
About the Author
Marilou Erb, JD, PhD has multiple degrees, including B.S. in both Forensic Psychology and Psychology, a Masters in Psychology as well as a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology, a Juris Doctorate. She is currently in the final stages of her dissertation on the topic of Exploratory analysis of criminal profiling protocols and techniques and will soon have her Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology/Criminal Justice Concentration.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 2-hour commitment of time.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Accreditation
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development (Provider #9118). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6341. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Colibri Healthcare, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Colibri Healthcare, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Most states accept courses offered by APA approved sponsors.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC (formerly Elite Professional Education, LLC), Provider Number 1147, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/5/2023 - 5/5/2026.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Current approval period is 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2025; Provider ID# 217536. Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Current approval period is 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2025; Provider ID# 217536.
AGD code - 155
Colibri Healthcare, LLC’s Respiratory Care programs have been approved for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425, N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. (Provider #0607).
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. (ANCC Provider # P0456)
Course Overview
This course offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of asthma management, drawing from the latest guidelines by GINA, EPR-3, and its 2020 updates. Participants will gain insights into global and national asthma prevalence, societal burdens, and management objectives. Key topics include asthma pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, common triggers, and strategies for environmental control. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, the course equips learners with practical knowledge that is essential for effective asthma management in diverse healthcare settings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Analyze current trends related to the prevalence and societal burdens of asthma.
- Analyze national and global standards for the management of asthma.
- Distinguish risk factors in the development of asthma.
- Differentiate the protective factors for asthma.
- Examine the evolving medical understanding and definition of asthma.
- Distinguish asthma phenotypes.
- Analyze the components of asthma pathophysiology.
- Illustrate the process for diagnosing asthma.
- Analyze asthma triggers and strategies for controlling the triggers.
- Distinguish components of individualized education on trigger management.
About the Author/Presenter
Dr. Judith Quaranta is an associate professor at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Binghamton University. She received her PhD from the Decker School of Nursing, and her dissertation focused on asthma management for school nurses. Dr. Quaranta’s research focus is on barriers and facilitators for asthma management and factors impacting asthma development. As a Train the Trainer for the American Lung Association’s Open Airways for Schools curriculum, she has worked collaboratively with the Broome County Health Department, the Asthma Coalition of the Southern Tier, United Health Services Hospital, and her local American Lung Association to implement this program in local schools. She has presented at multiple national conferences on the topic of asthma and self-management and has authored manuscripts for journals, including Public Health Nursing, Journal of School Nursing, Journal of Asthma and Allergy Educators, Online Journal of Rural Nursing, Journal of Family Social Work, and Journal of Interprofessional Care, in addition to authoring textbook chapters on research and community and public health.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
Differential Diagnosis for Headaches and Cervical Spine Pain
About the Course
When evaluating head and neck pain in physical therapy, we must recognize that many conditions share similar signs and symptoms. This course presents information to help the evaluating clinician determine when a client’s symptoms may be the result of systemic or viscerogenic causes and when referral to another healthcare provider is indicated. In addition, this course presents a framework for differentiating and assigning the appropriate diagnosis for neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal conditions.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the fundamental role of differential diagnosis in the practice of physical therapy.
- Describe red flag and yellow flag conditions for headache and cervical spine conditions.
- Describe important subjective, objective, and physical examination findings to consider when accurately diagnosing headache and cervical spine problems.
- Outline potential viscerogenic and systemic origins of head and neck pain.
- Outline the subjective, objective, and physical findings that are important in confirm a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal source of a patient’s problem
About the Author
Dr. Lorie Schleck is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Evidence in Motion Institutes of Health Professions. She has authored and taught dozens of continuing education course focused on sports medicine, orthopedic, and geriatric topics as well as instructing classes for DPT and PTA students. She currently works in clinical and operational quality for Optage Home Care in St. Paul, MN.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
HIV/AIDS Update: Prevention, Transmission, and Treatment, 2nd Edition
About the Course
The purpose of this course is to enhance healthcare providers’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS infection, including prevention, transmission, and treatment. An estimated 1.2 million people are living with HIV/AIDS infection in the U.S. CDC. HIV/AIDS infection is a persistent public health problem in the U.S. and worldwide. In 2018, an estimated 36,400 new HIV infections were diagnosed. HIV is disproportionately present in certain racial and ethnic minorities and in gay and bisexual men (HIV.gov, 2020b). It is imperative that all healthcare professionals work to prevent HIV transmission and facilitate treatment among those infected. This course provides nurses with information about HIV/AIDS incidence, prevalence, transmission, prevention, and treatments.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Analyze the historical progression of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- Examine the incidence, prevalence, and associated risks related to HIV/AIDs.
- Recognize the pathophysiology, screening procedures, modes of transmission and diagnostic methods for HIV/AIDS infection.
- Recognize populations most at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS.
- Examine current treatment options for HIV/AIDS infection.
- Analyze the various opportunistic infections associated with HIV/AIDS, including their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management strategies.
- Evaluate preventive strategies and educational campaigns aimed at HIV infection for the public sector and healthcare workers.
About the Author/Presenter
Dr. Caldwell has worked in various healthcare settings throughout her 33-year career, including emergency nursing, primary care, nursing education, urgent care, and mental health. She has an extensive background in nursing education at community colleges and universities, with expertise in undergraduate mental health nursing, graduate clinical development, implementation, and oversight of a family nurse practitioner program. In addition, she has published and presented on topics related to nursing and mental health, as well as patient outcomes at local, state, and national venues. Dr. Caldwell practices in rural family and mental healthcare.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 3-hour commitment of time.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page. (https://www.elitelearning.com/contact-us/)
Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
The planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Provider #450215-06). Most states accept courses approved by this board.
Human trafficking is a global public health and human rights issue involving the exploitation of millions of people. Despite a high frequency of contact with trafficked individuals, there is a documented lack of education available to healthcare providers on the signs of human trafficking as well as a lack of protocols on how to care for trafficked individuals. This basic, introductory level course for healthcare professionals is an introduction to the complex crime of human trafficking, with a focus on sex and labor trafficking and the common symptoms and conditions that occur in trafficked persons. The course provides insights into the facts surrounding human trafficking and relevant health risks for the trafficked person. The course prepares healthcare professionals to become advocates for trafficked persons. Care of these individuals is as unique as the trafficked persons themselves, but research on the needs and common patterns of symptoms makes it possible to outline recommendations for the prevention of human trafficking and identification and care of this vulnerable population. Healthcare professionals who complete this course will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of trafficked persons and identify the interventions needed to care for these individuals. Additionally, this course lists national resources that provide vital services to trafficked persons and makes recommendations for patient and staff safety when addressing these potentially volatile scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe human trafficking, including the types of trafficking and those populations most vulnerable to trafficking.
- Identify potentially trafficked persons using clinical signs and screening tools.
- Describe components and implementation of trauma-informed care.
- Review appropriate national organizations and local resources when intervening in human trafficking cases.
Carol Myers, OTR, MA, received a of Psychology (BA) from the University of California-Berkeley, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix in Westminster, CO. Carol has been an occupational therapist for over 38 years with experience in skilled nursing facilities, acute care, home health, behavioral health, pediatrics, and adult in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation. Carol has published many professional articles for ADVANCE and Elite Learning, edited several continuing education courses, and developed a continuing education course for Elite Learning. Carol taught in the first occupational therapy program in Vietnam and consulted in two special needs classes in India and an autism center in Nepal in 2019.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 70% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
This intermediate-level course explores the mental health issues that healthcare professionals face. Healthcare professionals will be able to better understand the epidemiology, risk factors, protective factors and symptoms of mental health disorders. They also will learn about the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals’ mental health, as well as general interventions addressing mental health disorders in healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Identify risk factors and protective factors for mental health disorders in healthcare professionals.
- List the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, substance use and identify the risk factors and warning signs for suicide.
- Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare professionals.
- Identify self-care strategies and distinguish between personal and organizational-based interventions to address mental health disorders in healthcare professionals
About the Author
Margaret Hughes MSN, RN, PMHNP, CPRNP-PC is a dual-certified psychiatric-mental health and pediatric nurse practitioner who graduated from the Yale School of Nursing in 2016 and from Northeastern University School of Nursing in 2021. She currently works at a small, outpatient psychiatric practice in Boston, MA providing psychiatric care across the lifespan. Prior to this, she worked at a university health center providing healthcare to college students and has also worked at community-based and school-based health centers providing primary care to high-risk, medically underserved populations. She also has experience as a nurse and worked in an outpatient pediatric clinic in Connecticut and at an overnight summer camp in New York.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Disorders, 4th Edition
Course Overview
This intermediate course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with current knowledge regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep disorders. While many healthcare professionals have a cursory knowledge of the nature of sleep and the disorders associated with it, the depth of knowledge necessary to adequately screen and diagnose individuals with sleep disorders is not widespread across all medical disciplines. Although sleep medicine is its own specialty, all medical disciplines can screen for signs and symptoms of sleep disturbances and pathological outcomes associated with undiagnosed and untreated sleep disorders.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the purpose and stages of sleep.
- Identify common sleep disorders.
- Explain the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Describe the process of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea.
- Define the diagnostic criteria for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Describe the treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.
About the Author/Presenter
Heather O’Connell, MSM, RRT, ACCS, CPFT, has been a respiratory therapist for 17 years. She has worked in many different areas of the field, such as critical care, pulmonary function and bronchoscopy, and labor and delivery. Heather earned her associate’s in science from Edison State College, her bachelor’s in cardiopulmonary sciences from the University of Central Florida, and her master’s in healthcare administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She worked as a clinical preceptor from 2010 until 2015, when she became a full-time director of clinical education for respiratory care at Florida Southwestern State College. She has taught various classes such as Assessment, Mechanical Ventilation, and Therapeutics.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physician
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
About the Course
The COVID-19 pandemic made all healthcare workers acutely aware of infection prevention and control measures. The pandemic has highlighted the need for ongoing education to maintain a knowledge and skill level appropriate for implementing strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections and to prepare for the next pandemic. Understanding where reservoirs are harboring pathogens and strategies to prevent transmission in healthcare settings is critical. This course will examine best practices for infection prevention, such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, transmission-based precautions, cleaning and disinfection, and injection safety.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Examine the essentials of infection prevention to prevent harm to patients and healthcare workers.
- Recognize risks that should be avoided to prevent transmission of infections.
- Examine when hand hygiene must be performed.
- Distinguish how organisms are spread so that the appropriate precaution type can be implemented.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role the environment plays in infection prevention in healthcare settings.
- Recognize best practices to prevent injection-related infections.
About the Author
Kelley O’Leary is a registered nurse with a master’s degree in community health nursing from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She is an infection preventionist (IP) with over 20 years’ experience. She has worked in both clinical and public health settings. Kelley has been an educator throughout her career and has specific teaching experience in a nursing program at a community college. Kelley has done several presentations on infection prevention for a wide variety of groups. Her latest work project is implementing a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national training collaborative focused on infection prevention and control. She is a member of the Alaska and Hawaii Association for Professionals in Infection Control and has been certified in infection control since 2005. She lives in Keaau, Hawaii, with her husband and two Rottweiler dogs.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC’s Respiratory Care programs have been approved for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425, N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite 100, Irving TX 75063.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. (Provider #0607).
About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of physical therapists in differential diagnosis of thoracic and lumbar conditions. This course will outline possible sources of thoracic and lumbar spinal conditions as well as review red and yellow flags for therapists to consider. Therapists will understand important subjective and objective findings to consider to accurately diagnosis thoracic and spinal conditions.
Course Objectives:
- Outline possible systemic and viscerogenic sources of thoracic and lumbar spine conditions.
- Describe red flag and yellow flag conditions for thoracic and lumbar spine conditions.
- Describe important subjective, objective, and physical examination findings to consider when accurately diagnosing thoracic and lumbar spine problems.
About the Author
Dr. Lorie Schleck, PT, DPT, MA is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Evidence in Motion Institutes of Health Profession and a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatrics. She has authored and taught dozens of continuing education courses focused on sports medicine, orthopedic, and geriatric topics, and she has instructed classes for physical therapy doctorate and physical therapy assistant students. She currently works in clinical and operational quality for Optage Home Care in St. Paul, Minnesota.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Disclosures
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
The contributors to this course have no conflicts of interest relative to its content. Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation or circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Accreditation
Colibri Healthcare, LLC’s Direct Access courses are approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy. Colibri’s courses meet the standards for physical therapy continuing education activities in Pennsylvania.
About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to identify the five social determinants of health (SDOH) for healthcare professionals; recognize the impact of social determinants on chronic disease, cancer, and COVID-19; and evaluate methods to decrease healthcare disparities at the patient level, practice level, and community level.
AGD Code: 558
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Differentiate the five social determinants of health.
- Determine the impact of social determinants on chronic disease, cancer, and COVID-19.
- Differentiate methods to decrease healthcare disparities at the patient level, practice level, and community level.
About the Author:
Katie Blair, PharmD, RPh, is a pharmacist and freelance writer specializing in pharmacy education. She works as a consultant pharmacist in Vancouver, Washington, serving long-term care facilities in the area. Katie also has over six years of experience working as a staff pharmacist at a community pharmacy in Seattle. She graduated from Northeastern University in Boston in 2009 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
How to receive credit:
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page. (https://www.elitelearning.com/contact-us/)
Disclosures
Identification, Mitigation, and Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
The planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept support from ineligible companies. Furthermore, ineligible companies are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Current approval period is 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2025; Provider ID# 217536.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. (Provider #0607).
Colibri Healthcare, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6341. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Colibri Healthcare, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC (formerly Elite Professional Education, LLC), Provider Number 1147, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/5/2023 - 5/5/2026.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development (Provider #9118). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Provider #450215-06). Most states accept courses approved by this board.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd Edition
Optimizing Outcomes in Rehabilitation: Motor Learning Principles and Beyond
Treating Connective Tissue Conditions with Muscle Release Techniques, 2nd Edition
This course is deigned to provide a high level introduction to providing therapy in the home health environment. With the impact of healthcare reform on setting utilization, we start with an overview of the various payment models and impact on care. The basic requirements of home health are reviewed including some payment pieces; as well as the therapy components and documentation requirements. The course ends with some clinical and logistical considerations of doing home health therapy.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the trajectory of healthcare and healthcare reform; and it’s impact on home health utilization and requirements.
- Recognize the general requirements related to qualifying for a home health episode of care.
- Identify the therapy requirements as it relates to the provision of services under home health.
- Recall the documentation requirements related to home health.
- Recognize the differences in providing in home care and how to optimize success in service delivery.
Leigh Ann attended Ohio University where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy in 1993. Leigh Ann is licensed to practice as a physical therapist in Ohio, South Carolina and North Carolina and has 23 years of experience; primarily in the post-acute continuum. Leigh Ann started her career in Physical Therapy splitting her time between acute care and skilled nursing centers. She quickly realized she enjoyed teaching and training, and was given an opportunity to provide internal educational sessions to the clinicians in her company on various clinical and regulatory topics. Leigh Ann then moved into a consulting role, assisting skilled nursing facilities and their rehabilitation departments with quality, compliance and clinical efficacy through audits, education, site visits and mock surveys.
Leigh Ann then became a Regional Director of Operations, again focusing on how to clinically achieve the operational outcomes necessary to have an effective rehab department; always focused on quality care and resident advocacy. For the past 15 years Leigh Ann has been responsible for the clinical integrity of a large rehabilitation partner and spent the last 2 years as the Chief Clinical Officer before she started her own consulting company; Care Navigation Consulting in November 2016. She completed her MBA from Clemson University in 2011; allowing her to better understand the business intricacies that have allowed her to be both a clinical and operational leader. Leigh Ann is currently licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina and Ohio and has her RAC-CT.
Leigh Ann has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1993 and has been actively involved and a board member of NASL (National Association for the Support of Long Term Care). She has spoken at both the state and national level, including VHCA, OHCA and Leading Age National to name a few. Leigh Ann is a proven subject matter expert as it pertains to the delivery of quality rehab services compliant with regulatory initiatives in the post-acute continuum; this qualifies her to present the material outlined above in the objectives.
How to Receive Credit
- Read the entire course online or in print.
- Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Rehabilitation professionals evaluate and treat older adults in a variety of settings. One of the common factors across all settings is that with aging changes are seen in gait and balance. These changes place older adults at an increased risk for falls. It is critical that rehabilitation professionals have an understanding of these changes that occur so that they can properly evaluate and treat these patients, ultimately minimizing fall risk. This course will discuss fall risk factors and assessment of these factors including the most appropriate standardized assessments to be utilized. It will also explore interventions with emphasis not only on therapeutic exercise but on assistive devices, medications, and environmental modifications as well.
Course Objectives:
- Identify 3 common gait changes in older adults
- Identify 3 situations or obstacles that are encountered with functional or community ambulation but not ambulation in healthcare settings.
- Identify 2 of the most common standardized assessments used to assess gait in older adults.
- Identify 3 specific interventions that are recommended when treating gait impairments in older adults.
- Identify 3 common fall risk factors in older adults (intrinsic or extrinsic)
- Recognize 2 different strategies that are used when a loss of balance or a disturbance of the base of support has occurred.
- List one system of the body that require thorough assessment in older adults with balance impairments and one commonly used standardized assessment for these individuals.
- Identify one tool that can be used to assess fear of falling in older adults
- List one common fall risk factor in older adults and list two ways in which you could address this risk factor.
- List 2 environmental modifications that will help reduce fall risk in older adults
Suzanne Greenwalt, a licensed physical therapist, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from A.T. Still University and a Master in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, acute care and out- patient rehabilitation. Suzanne is a board certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and a board certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist. She is an educator in two Doctor of Physical Therapy programs and is an educator and mentor in a geriatric residency program.
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2022: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
Behavior Management in Adults and Adolescents with Neurological Disorders
Course Overview
Healthcare providers will have knowledge of common behavior issues associated with neurological dysfunction and strategies to manage them.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify common behavior disorders post acquired brain injury.
- Recognize the basic brain-behavior relationships in individuals with brain injury.
- Select 2-3 interventions for each area of common behavior dysfunction.
- Identify important aspects of the team approach for behavior management.
- Locate 2 negative and 2 positive influences on behavior after neurological injury.
- Select 3 suggestions for ensuring the mental health of treatment team members caring for patients with challenging behaviors
About the Author/Presenter
Charity Shelton received her Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Southwest Missouri State University in 1997. She has been working with adults and teens with neurological disorders for over 20 years and evaluates, treats communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in these patients. Charity has published several research articles related to evaluation/treatment of cognition in adults with traumatic brain injury and neurological diagnoses. She is a seasoned speaker who is invited to speak at seminars and conferences on neuro-related specialty topics, Charity is a Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America. She has been very involved in advocacy at the local and state level for people with brain injuries and their families for many years.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
Blood Flow Restriction Training: Understanding the Safety, Mechanisms, and Efficacy
Course Overview
Recently, blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been discussed more and more in the fitness, sports, and rehabilitation worlds. Growing evidence has continued to show its potential to improve exercise and rehabilitation programs. By restricting blood flow during exercise, the research supports significant ability to make gains in strength, muscle size, endurance and even injury recovery - often within abbreviated timetables. But what exactly is BFR? How does it work? Is it safe? Is it effective? What are the best ways to utilize BFR? Is it something that you should consider? This course will introduce strategies to safely, effectively & immediately introduce BFR into your practice:
- Learn how to practice safely
- Understand the most common uses & applications
- Discover exactly how BFR works
- Avoid the pitfalls and recognize the biggest barriers to succeed
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize the mechanics of how BFR works
- Recognize the body’s response to exercise
- Identify Training for managers on creating a respectful culture and dealing with reported issues
- Identify local effects
- Identify systemic effects
- Identify the mechanisms involved in homeostasis interruption
- Identify motor unit recruitment by exercise type
- Identify common findings of BFR safety from survey results
- Identify elements that make BFR safe
- Identify LOP implications with BFR
About the Author/Presenter
Joel holds a doctorate in physical therapy and is certified in strength and conditioning through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He has advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of movement and muscle imbalances with the Functional Movement Systems, overhead athletes and sports medicine. Additionally, he is a certified instructor in Blood Flow Restriction training. Joel enjoys working with an active population of all ages. He also works closely with graduate students as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Indianapolis for the Krannert School of Physical Therapy. He has presented numerous times on content including throwing athletes, return to sports, blood flow restriction, functional movement assessments and minimizing injury risk. Empowering and enabling patients to achieve their goals, while providing instruction and meaningful treatments is his primary focus. Joel is the owner and content editor of My Performance Rehab and a full-time physical therapist in the greater Indianapolis area.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
Course Overview
As an empower, productive service provider in any field, this course provides tools and insight necessary to best understand the rich diversity of American society as it is today. While it is important to recognize that humans are humans, there are varying degrees of difference that enable us to be providers who have that additional compassion and empathy that make service recipients get the service they deserve, with fewer misunderstandings based on cultural differences. This course touches on the reality that cultural differences are no longer limited to birthplace, religion, or heritage, but also on customs, lifestyle, use of language, and interpretation of differences.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize impact of cultural diversity and healthcare
- Identify aspects of a culturally competent environment
- Identify potential outcomes of cultural diversity without competency
- Recognize language/communication style for cultural competency
- Identify importance of cultural competency for healthcare providers
About the Author/Presenter
Joy Siegel spent the past 15 years working in the nonprofit sector as a fundraising consultant. While doing so she became especially partial to working in the social service sector, especially with senior adults. In 2012 Joy achieved a lifelong goal of obtaining a doctoral degree, graduating from Nova Southeastern University with an EdD in Organizational Leadership and Gerontology.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
About the Course
This course discusses specific cultures and their respective perceptions of pain and illness. This primer course proves that there are differences in how pain and “hurt” are expressed, as well as those cultures who have a hierarchy that is designed to protect their members from outsiders. The course participant learns about those cultures who require that patients are supervised and have a group of decision-makers help them.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize pain, ethnicity, and race
- Identify culture and cultural competency
- Identify expression of pain
- Identify challenges of communicating pain
- Identify appropriate questions for pain expression
- Recognize significance of health literacy for pain communication
- Identify how to create culturally competent settings
About the Author
Joy Siegel spent the past 15 years working in the nonprofit sector as a fundraising consultant. While doing so she became especially partial to working in the social service sector, especially with senior adults. In 2012 Joy achieved a lifelong goal of obtaining a doctoral degree, graduating from Nova Southeastern University with an EdD in Organizational Leadership and Gerontology. Armed with her education, experience in the social sector, and personal experience as a caregiver to her mother who has been battling Parkinson’s Disease for 20 years, Joy was ready to switch careers and become an Intergenerational Coach. Currently Joy and her partner, Hanna Fink, have developed a sphere of top-notch service providers whose sole purpose in their respective field is to meet the needs of families dealing with the challenges of aging and to assist in providing seniors with the best quality of life.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us
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