NACE: National Association for Continuing Education

NACE: National Association for Continuing Education

NACE offers over 100 home study courses (many of which are online courses) for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family counselors, and substance abuse counselors. These courses are approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and other state boards and organizations. There are two types of home study courses: those that are mailed to you for completion and those that are completed online. NACE also offers CME for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians. Some courses have a fee, and others are free/sponsored.

Free Respiratory Care CE from Clinical Foundations thru 12-31-10

Clinical Foundations, a Patient Focused Education Program for Respiratory Care Professionals, offers free CE upon reading the articles they publish.

The current issue includes:

Pathogens in the Intensive Care Unit Environment: Considerations for RT's
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and the Role of RT's

Credit available thru 12-31-10

Free PT CE: Frozen Shoulder Syndrome thru 9-15-10

TodayinPT.com is offering free 1.0 contact hr thru 9-15-10
Thawing Out: Treatment of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

The goal of this program is to help physical therapists identify the etiology, presentation, and treatments associated with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, commonly known as frozen shoulder syndrome. After reading this module, you will be able to —

• Discuss the etiology and risk factors associated with frozen shoulder syndrome.
• Demonstrate an understanding of physical therapy techniques appropriate to the treatment of frozen shoulder syndrome.
• Explain the most frequently used medical management strategies for patients with frozen shoulder syndrome.

* While participation in this educational activity is free to you, participant lists shall be made available to the sponsor of this module. By proceeding, you are agreeing to allow this organization to receive your demographic or survey information. If you do not want your demographic or survey information to be released to the sponsoring organization, you can take this course for $10.00 by clicking here.

Free CE on Psoriasis for PA's and NP's thru June 30th, 2010

PA and NP 1.0 credit thru 6-30-10 on using biologics in treating Psoriasis.

Objectives:

• Identify patients who may be candidates for transitioning to biologic therapy
• Apply patient-based characteristics in determining treatment choices
• Formulate treatment strategies for managing loss of efficacy with biologic agents, including transition to other agents and implementation of combination therapy
• Implement recommended monitoring for patients receiving biologic therapy
• Recognize updated long-term safety data for biologic agents used in treating psoriasis

Co-provided by Curatio CME Institute and EduPro Resources LLC

Support for this activity has been provided through an educational donation from Amgen and Wyeth, Centocor, and Genentech.

Free CE on Nutrition thru 5-28-11

Nutrition Pearls: Gem-Quality Information on the Latest Nutrition Hot Topics

Earn CE credit for Registered Dieticians, Nurses, and Physicians.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Review the role of macro- and micronutrients in wound healing.
• Describe the consequences of loss of lean body mass on wound healing.
• List three new nutrition interventions to use with patients.

Supported, in part, through a restricted educational grant from Abbott Nutrition, a division of Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

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Free CE for PA's, NP's and Nurses on Hepatitis

Hepatitis Web Study

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This program is provided as a free education service from the Seattle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center and the University of Washington. This site is intended for health care workers involved with the care of patients at risk for infection with hepatitis.

Source of Funding

This Web site was supported by Cooperative Agreement Number U50/CCU023256 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.

Read the cases, answer the questions and apply for your free CE for nurses and nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

CE from CECity for Allied Health

CECity distributes online continuing education for Pharmacists, Dieticians, Case Managers and RN's.

Free Pharmacist CE On Anticoagulation thru 3-1-11

Keys to Successful Outcomes from Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy: Addressing Medication Therapy Management Issues
2 hr of CE accredited by ACPE thru 3-1-11

• List three documented benefits of pharmacist-managed anticoagulation services.
• Describe the role of the pharmacist in preventing and managing bleeding and other potential problems associated with anticoagulant therapy.
• Identify a common reason for clinician nonadherence to guidelines for the use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy in patients with ACS or patients with or at risk for VTE.
• Develop a plan to improve adherence in patients with ACS or patients with or at risk for VTE.
• Identify a common reason for nonadherence to anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy in patient with ACS or a patient with or at risk for VTE and devise a strategy to overcome the problem.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis U.S. and the Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership.

Free CE for PT on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome thru 8-10-10

Light at the End of the Carpal Tunnel: Treating Median Nerve Entrapment of the Wrist
Free CE from Advance for PT thru 8-10-10

• Describe the anatomy of the carpal tunnel, and discuss the mechanisms of injury associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Explain the most common surgical approaches for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Discuss evidence-based, nonsurgical approaches to counteract entrapment neuropathy at the carpal tunnel.

While participation in this educational activity is free to you, participant lists shall be made available to the sponsor of this module. By proceeding, you are agreeing to allow this organization to receive your demographic or survey information. If you do not want your demographic or survey information to be released to the sponsoring organization, you can take this course for $10.00 by clicking here.

Free CE on Enteral Feeding Misconnections thru 6-6-12

Safe Practices in Patient Care is offering 1.5 CEU's for Dieticians on Enteral Feeding Misconnections, accredited for the Commission on Dietetic Registration thru 6-6-12.

Sponsored by a grant from Covidien.

Free CE on Cystic Fibrosis thru 7/15/10

Prime, Inc., and Eurand are offering a free CE course on Capitalizing on Collaborative Strategies to Improve Care for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis thru 7/15/10

Objectives:
**Assess the current burden of impaired pulmonary and exocrine pancreatic function
**Discuss strategies to delay the progression of lung and digestive diseases
**Assess the evidence supporting new strategies to care in patients with cystic fibrosis
**Identify principles of effectiveness resource management and patient advocacy for the multidisciplinary CF management team

1.5 CE for Nurse Practitioners
1.5 CE for Pharmacists
1.5 CE for Nurses
1.5 CE for Case Managers
1.5 CE for Dieticians

Free CE on Rapid Response for RT's

Free CE for RT's on Cross Contamination of Hospital Surfaces

Contamination and Cross Contamination of Hospital Surfaces and Medical Equipment

Respiratory Therapists can earn 2.0 AARC approved hours thru 12-31-10

Sponsored by Covidien

Free CE on Preventing Opioid Diversion thru 5-1-11

• 1.0 CME for Physician Assistants
• 1.0 CE for Nurse Practitioners
• 1.0 CE for Pharmacists
• 1.0 CE for Case Managers

Stemming the Tide of Opioid Abuse & Diversion

• Compare and contrast emerging technologies for the deterrence of opioid abuse
• Assess the effectiveness of abuse-deterrent formulations to control pain and potential impact on abuse
• Assess patient safety profiles, legal and regulatory implications of current and emerging opioid therapy
• Improve overall patient outcomes through better identification of those likely to abuse or divert opioids

There is no fee for this activity as it is sponsored by PRIME^® through an independent educational grant from King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Free Wound Care CE

Coloplast is offering CE on the following topics in their Coloplast Academy:


Wound Assessment and Documentation
Learn how to assess chronic wounds, describe wound characteristics and use tips and tools that will increase the accuracy and consistency of your documentation.

Lower Extremity Wounds
Learn about lower extremity venous disease (LEVD) and lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD), and how to assess and treat the resulting wounds, or ulcers.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Learn how to identify patients at risk for pressure ulcers and implement prevention strategies as early as possible during their hospital stays.

Free CE from the FDA on Prescription Drug Labeling thru 11-22-10

The FDA is offering 1.0 ACPE contact hour for pharmacists, as well as 1.0 hour for nurses on:

An Introduction to the Improved FDA Prescription Drug Labeling

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe prescription drug labeling and related FDA requirements.
• Describe the history of the drug labeling initiative.
• Describe the staged implementation schedule for the revised prescription drug labeling.
• Describe the major content and format changes to prescription drug labeling and the rationale for the changes.
• Describe other related FDA electronic labeling initiatives.

Free CE on Pain Management in Managed Care thru June 1, 2011

Prime, Inc. and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc, are offering free CE on Regulatory & Compliance Aspects of Pain Management in Managed Care thru June 1, 2011.

Objectives:
**Identify legal and regulatory implications of pain management with opioid therapy

**Assess regulatory and compliance issues in contemporary management of patients with acute and chronic pain, including issues of abuse with controlled substances
**Review practice management techniques, standards and responsibilities in utilization of opioid therapy and its impact in managed care

0.75 CME for Physician Assistants
0.75 CE for Nurse Practitioners
0.75 CE for Pharmacists
0.75 CE for Case Managers

Resources for Medical Assistants

For Certified Medical Assistants: The American Association of Medical Assistants offers continuing education courses, $10 for members, $15 for non-members, as well as information about recertification and selected articles from CMA Today.

Pennsylvania has a chapter, the Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants.

For Registered Medical Assistants: The American Registry of Medical Assistants is a duly incorporated and chartered nonprofit, National Registry of and for Qualified Medical Assistants. Its purpose is to certify and advance the professionalism of the qualified Medical Assistant; to provide, through publications, updated medical and social information of interest to the Assistant; and to be of service to its members whenever possible.



American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a nonprofit certification agency and professional membership association, including Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Medical Lab Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Administrative Specialists, Phlebotomy Technicians, Allied Health Instructors, Clinical Laboratory Consultants

Online Resources from the PA Occupational Therapy Association

The Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association(POTA) has a list of online resources for OT's including:
Advance for OT Online
Publication for OT practitioners.

American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA houses an extensive website full of resources for OT's.

Americas Healthcare Source
Lists and provides information on continuing education courses and workshops across the country.

disABILITY Information and Resources
Extensive list of links for people livign with a disability.

National Certification Board of Occupational Therapy
Examine the professional standards for certification of occupational therapy practitioners. Find out about state regulation and exam scoring..

Trace Center
The Trace Research & Development Center is a part of the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology and disability.

Wheelchair Net
A Virtual Community for Wheelchair-Minded People. A vast directory of resources and networking here for therapists and the disabled community. Includes information on wheelchairs and other assistive technology.

LabCE free Quiz Game

The LabCE Quiz Game is a free, randomized question bank that tests your clinical laboratory science knowledge. It's a way to review for boards, brush up on your laboratory knowledge, and challenge yourself.

Questions come from clinical laboratory science topics, including lab safety, microbiology, hematology, body fluids, HIPAA privacy, Medicare compliance, medical error prevention, quality control, and more. Each question is worth between 1 and 100 points, depending on difficulty. The more questions you answer, the more points you'll earn. But if you miss five questions, the game's over! Don't worry, you can play as many times as you like.

Registration is required.