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CE Myths You Might Believe
As a licensed professional, you know the drill. Every two (or one, or three years, depending on your…
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The 2024 State of the Profession Guide: Professional Insights from Nurses, for Nurses
For the last several months, the team at Elite Learning has been hard at work collecting data and…
Nursing
Find information to help you advance your nursing career and gain new skills.
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Speak Plainly: Understanding Health Literacy
Despite their best efforts to communicate well, healthcare providers often struggle to explain concepts to their patients. It…
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Breaking the Silence: Preventing Suicide in Nurses
Rates of depression, self-harm, and suicide are disturbingly high in healthcare and first responder populations. Unfortunately, there is…
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Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: Strategies for Survivors
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer worldwide, affecting millions of individuals each year.…
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The Pivotal Role of Primary Care Providers in Epilepsy Care
Primary care providers serve as a bridge for patients who need referrals to epilepsy specialists. In the past…
Physicians
Find information to help you advance your physician career and gain new skills.
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Assessing a Patient’s Risk of Suicide
In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) listed suicide as the 11th leading cause of…
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Evidence-Based Guidance on Prescribing Controlled Substances
In 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported approximately 2.3 million people 12 years…
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A Physician’s Guide to Venom Injuries: Envenomation Treatment and Prevention
Envenomation is the process by which venom is injected through a bite or sting by a venomous animal.…
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Creating a Friendly Healthcare Environment for LGBTQ+ Patients
The most recent 2023 Gallup poll found that 7.6% of Americans aged 18 and older identify with one…
Physical Therapy
Find information to help you advance your physical therapy career and gain new skills.
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9 Rehabilitation Tips for Ankle Sprains in Competitive Athletes
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries faced by competitive athletes across various sports. Whether it’s…
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Diabetes Pathophysiology and Management for Physical Therapists
Diabetes mellitus, a widespread endocrine disorder, presents a unique set of challenges for healthcare providers, including physical therapists…
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Hip Osteoarthritis: Rehab and Treatment Strategies
What is hip osteoarthritis (OA)? Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease with symptoms including joint pain, joint…
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Posture and Gait Assessment Strategies for Physical Therapists
Physical therapists are a key player in diagnosing and treating movement disorders, making posture and gait assessments must-have…
Massage Therapy
Find information to help you advance your massage therapy career and gain new skills.
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Kinesiology Taping and Massage Therapy
Kinesiology taping and massage therapy offer numerous benefits and complement each other seamlessly. Both aim to support the…
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Massage Therapy in Hospice Care and Palliative Care
Massage therapy in hospice care is getting recognized as a valuable complementary treatment for patients in a palliative…
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Trigger Point for Massage Therapists: Abs and Chest
Understanding the location and treatment of trigger points in the abs and chest is essential for massage therapists.…
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Arm and Shoulder Trigger Points for Massage Therapists
Arm and shoulder trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots in a taut band of skeletal muscle in…
Cosmetology
Find information to help you advance your cosmetology career and gain new skills.
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Gen Z and the Beauty Industry
Generation Z, often referred to as Gen Z, comprises individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s. This…
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Autoimmune Disorders and Cosmetology
The health of hair and nails often serves as a window into the body’s internal struggles, particularly with…
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Cosmetic Chemistry: What Estheticians Need to Know
Chemistry is vital in creating effective and safe cosmetic products. Understanding chemical compositions helps cosmetic scientists and other…
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2024 Florida Cosmetology License Renewal
Of the many salon professionals working in the United States, more than 21,000 salon professionals work in the…
Dental
Find information to help you advance your dental career and gain new skills.
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Substance Abuse and the Dental Professional
Substance abuse, particularly the misuse of prescription medications, has become a pressing national issue. This phenomenon is disturbing…
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Dental Implant Maintenance
The field of restorative dentistry has been significantly enriched by the advent of dental implants. As the demand…
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Dental Treatment for Sleep Apnea: What Dentists Should Know
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a significant sleep disorder marked by repeated breathing interruptions during sleep. This is…
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Herbal Drug Interactions in Dentistry
Herbal medicine is not just a part of ancient healing traditions. It’s paved the way for many of…
Occupational Therapy
Find information to help you advance your occupational therapy career and gain new skills.
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Occupational Therapy Treatment for Bipolar Disorders: Options and Interventions
Bipolar disorder encompasses a spectrum of mood disorders, including bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and other specified…
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How to Read a Knee MRI: An OT’s Perspective
Knee injuries encompass a wide spectrum of trauma and conditions affecting one of the body’s most intricate joints.…
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How Can OTs Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults?
Falls are the leading cause of death and injury among older adults in the United States (U.S.). According…
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Antibiotic Stewardship for Occupational Therapists
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), antimicrobial resistance is the leading threat to world health. As…
Social Work
Find information to help you advance your social work career and gain new skills.
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Human Trafficking: A Global Crime With Local Consequences
Healthcare professionals are often uniquely positioned to spot the signs of human trafficking. In crisis situations, they can…
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Caring Through Crises: Disaster Mental Health
The images of disaster are never far from our collective consciousness. The flooded neighborhoods of New Orleans after…
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Nursing Interventions for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosed mental health condition due to the similarity of…
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A Mother’s Mental Health and Childhood Development
The reality of postpartum depression Between 6.5% and 20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD), though many…
Psychology
Find information to help you advance your psychology career and gain new skills.
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When Life Hurts: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Self-injury, also known as self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), is the act of deliberately inflicting harm on one’s…
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Combating Digital Distractions
Wired for distraction Like a browser window with dozens of open tabs, the human brain is built for…
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Nursing Interventions for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosed mental health condition due to the similarity of…
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A Mother’s Mental Health and Childhood Development
The reality of postpartum depression Between 6.5% and 20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD), though many…
Veterinarian
Find information to help you advance your veterinarian career and gain new skills.
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Heartworm Disease: Latest Updates Vets Should Know
Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the parasitic nematode Dirofilaria immitis. The worms primarily affect…
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Canine Endocrine Diseases
The canine endocrine system functions as a master regulatory network, regulating many important physiological processes through the production…
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What Veterinarians Need to Know About Avian Influenza
Avian influenza (AI), also known as bird flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness affecting both wild and…
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Canine Tick-Borne Diseases
Canine tick-borne diseases are a growing concern for veterinary professionals across North America. According to the Companion Animal…
Funeral
Find information to help you advance your funeral career and gain new skills.
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Religion and the Funeral Director
Historically, funerals have been considered religious occasions. However, due to evolving ethnic groups, traditions, and values, interest in…
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Flame Cremation and Water Cremation: What Funeral Professionals Should Know
Cremations, including water cremation, are increasingly outpacing traditional burials. Factors such as shifting cultural attitudes, logistical considerations, environmental…
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Mass Fatality Incidents and the Funeral Profession
A well-thought-out plan for mass fatality incidents and the funeral profession is essential. Funeral directors and employees possess…
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Anatomical Embalming for Funeral Professionals
By combining art and science, the embalming technique reduces the natural rate of a body’s decomposition. For funeral…
Printables
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Florida Cosmetology CE Checklist
If you’re looking to renew your Florida cosmetology license, here’s a quick summary of what you need. Click…
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West Virginia Nursing CE Checklist
If you’re looking to renew your West Virginia nursing license, here’s a quick summary of what you need.…
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Texas Nursing CE Checklist
If you’re looking to renew your Texas nursing license, here’s a quick summary of what you need. Click…
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Pennsylvania Nursing CE Checklist
If you’re looking to renew your Pennsylvania nursing license, here’s a quick summary of what you need. Click…