PURPOSE: To update health care professionals on the risks, complications and management of diabetes. OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to: • Explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes • Name 5 complications of diabetes. • Identify the most important intervention in the care of the diabetic. [...]
Purpose and Objectives Outline References Test What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic health condition in which the body is unable to produce adequate insulin to properly break down sugar (glucose) in the blood. Symptoms include hunger, thirst, excessive urination, dehydration and weight loss. Over time, diabetes can lead to heart and blood vessel [...]
Steps for completing the CPR Skills Assessment: Register for the Online BLS for Healthcare Poviders Renewal Class. Complete the Online Class Print your certificate (please bring it with you to the skills assessment) Call our office (800) 852-4126 and register for the skills assessment Demonstrate CPR skills Receive your AHA Provider card good for two [...]
For ACLS purposes, we are primarily concerned with two basic types of pacing. The first, transcutaneous pacing, is an emergent procedure which uses 2 gel pads. One is placed at the 5th intercostal space mid-clavicular on the left side of the anterior chest wall, and the other in between the backbone and shoulder blade on [...]
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMS CPR – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Initial Course 4.1 Contact Hours – $90 CPR – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Renewal N/A Contact Hours $50 CPR – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Online Renewal N/A Contact Hours – $50 ACLS Preparation 3.4 Contact Hours – $35 Stress [...]