Catalog 75 KW | 15 Contact Hours
| Included Courses | ||
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| The Power of Words: Steps To Positive Criticism | 10 hrs | Evaluation |
| Fibromyalgia: A Truly Mysterious | 5 hrs | Evaluation |
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The Power of Words: Steps To Positive Criticism (3022/9022)
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Expires: 10/2011
| Authors: | Mary Ann Evans Dr. Carolyn Mikanowicz, RN, PhD Shelda L.K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN |
The goal of this course is to discuss criticism in its' many different forms. The aim is to shape your communication skills, attitudes about criticism, to help you understand the basis for many criticisms, and to help you understand your reaction to criticism.
It will focus on various types of criticism and techniques used for coping. The information will be applicable to any health professional or supervisor who desires to learn and utilize tools to assist with interpersonal/professional skills. It applies to all areas of practice because positive criticism and communication skills are vital in all levels of the healthcare industry.
Upon completion of this course, the motivated learner will be able to:
- Enumerate some of the myths associated with the realities of criticism.
- Select some of the factors directly related to the caregiver's self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence.
- State three actions demonstrated with passive behavior.
- Identify techniques to reduce critical behavior in clients.
- List three methods to cope positively with criticism.
- Enumerate some of the individual rights that must not be given up or abridged in the workplace.
- Tell how an individual's gender is thought to correlate directly with self- criticism.
- List some typical dialogues contained in the "black tapes."
- Provide some prerequisites necessary for handling criticism.
- Describe how an individual demonstrates assertive abilities.
- List and describe some types of personal power.
- Name some of the various types of criticism and techniques used for coping.
- List some factors that support stress theory.
- Define communication & variables that influence communication interaction.
- Select some of the behavioral and physiological manifestations of anxiety.
Fibromyalgia: A Truly Mysterious Disease (3223)
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Valid through: 04/2012
| Authors: | Maryann Leslie, PhD, RN, CNP, CHES Shelda L.K. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN |
The goal of this course is to identify the preva- lence, clinical features and treatment of fibro- myalgia. You will learn to identify management strategies for the patient, family and/or significant others. It is essential that healthcare professionals possess an understanding of fibromyalgia, the clinical spectrum of the condition, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies.
Upon completion of this material, the dedicated learner will:
- Identify the prevalence, gender, and age demographics of fibromyalgia in the general population.
- Outline the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the classification and diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- List clinical features of fibromyalgia.
- Define widespread pain as it occurs in the patient with fibromyalgia.
- State the specific locations identified in the different areas of the body that are tender in the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Recall emphasis areas to be included in the health history and physical examination of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Differentiate between the terms trigger point and tender point.
- Name other medical conditions that should be included in the differential diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Summarize the etiological factors proposed in an attempt to explain the clinical findings in fibromyalgia.
- Identify management strategies for the patient, family and/or significant others in fibromyalgia.
- Clarify the purposes of drug therapy in the management of the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Explain the frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise recommended for the patient with fibromyalgia.
- Describe the effects of physical therapy modalities used in the management of the patient with fibromyalgia
- Identify terms used to describe fibromyalgia.
- Name several complementary/alternative therapies that are effective in alleviating fibromyalgia symptoms.