Staying current with the latest healthcare advancements is essential, and at CEUfast, we ensure that our continuing education (CE) courses reflect the most current industry standards.
Our expert course development team consistently reviews and enhances our offerings, integrating the latest best practices, regulatory updates, and medical breakthroughs. This month, we spotlight newly released and recently updated courses designed to support nurses and allied health professionals in their ongoing education.
New Courses
Common Medications for the Medication Aide
1 Contact Hour
Understanding medications is essential for safe and effective patient care. This course covers where to find reliable medication information, commonly used medications, identifying side effects and allergic reactions, and the proper use of an EpiPen in emergencies.
Revised Courses
Child Abuse: Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter Training, 2 hours - License Renewal
2 Contact Hours
This course provides an in-depth review of Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services laws, outlining key terminology, reporting responsibilities, and the process for reporting suspected child abuse. Participants will also learn to recognize potential indicators of abuse and understand how bias can impact decision-making. This course meets all Act 31 Pennsylvania requirements.
Child Abuse: Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter Training, 3 hours - Initial Licensure
3 Contact Hours
This course fulfills Pennsylvania's Act 31 requirements by providing essential training on Child Protective Services laws. Participants will learn key terminology, reporting responsibilities, and the process for reporting suspected child abuse. The course also covers recognizing indicators of abuse, assessing situations for reasonable suspicion, and understanding how bias can impact decision-making.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19
1 Contact Hour, including 1 Advanced Pharmacology Hour
This course provides an in-depth look at Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and its connection to SARS-CoV-2. Participants will explore risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and symptoms categorized by body system while distinguishing MIS-C from Kawasaki Disease. The course also covers treatment mechanisms and nursing interventions for managing acute MIS-C in pediatric patients.
COVID-19: Current Practice Guidelines
2 Contact Hours, including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours
Staying informed about COVID-19 is essential for healthcare professionals. This course covers the latest updates on clinical evaluation, SARS-CoV-2 variants, and disease transmission. Participants will learn about current prevention strategies, diagnostic testing methods, and the unique characteristics of emerging variants. The course also explores treatment options based on patient demographics and reviews the most up-to-date public health recommendations.
Clinical Considerations: Older Adults Taking Multiple Medications
1.5 Contact Hours, including 1.5 Pharmacology Hours
Managing multiple medications in older adults presents unique challenges for healthcare professionals. This course explores the prevalence and impact of polypharmacy, including its individual and societal costs. Participants will learn assessment strategies, evaluation processes, and approaches to minimizing adverse events such as falls and delirium. The course also covers the pharmacological management of comorbidities and applies key principles to real-world clinical scenarios.
Alzheimers, Dementia, and Other Related Diseases for CNAs and HHAs
1.5 Contact Hours
Effective dementia care requires specialized knowledge and skills. This course explores the types, stages, and risk factors of Alzheimers and related dementias, along with strategies for behavioral management, daily living support, and patient safety. It also covers key care considerations for later-stage Alzheimers, equipping CNAs and HHAs with essential caregiving techniques.
Clinical Considerations: Fever: Evidence Based Practice
1.5 Contact Hours
Understanding fever and its clinical implications is essential for healthcare professionals. This course explores the body's temperature regulation mechanisms, the pathophysiology of fever, and evidence-based temperature assessment and management methods. Participants will also compare fever evaluation and treatment strategies across different age groups and examine non-infectious causes of fever.
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
2 Contact Hours, including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours
A thorough understanding of protein synthesis inhibitors is crucial for effective antimicrobial treatment. This course covers these drugs' mechanisms of action, classifications, and antimicrobial spectrum. Participants will learn about dosage, potential side effects, contraindications, key patient assessments before administration, and important drug interactions and healthcare considerations.
