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Understanding Cholesterol Guidelines and Implementing Non-statins in High-Risk Populations: Paired Conversations and Case Vignettes
An interprofessional faculty of primary care and specialty clinicians discuss real-world issues in managing patients with complex and challenging dyslipidemia, including elevated lipoprotein a (Lp(a)). Several paired conversations serve as the foundation for discussions related to recent cholesterol guidelines, patient risk stratification, and recommended goals for patients at risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Two case vignettes provide the basis for robust discussion among the f... |
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Updates on Pain Review: Conversations with the Experts - Opioids, REMS, Prescription Writing
Learning Objectives:
Appreciate how the basis of the REMS program has changed with the changing opioid epidemic.
Present a framework for best practices regarding opioid management in pain patients and introduce basic science and clinical research in opioid therapy.
Review the history of the REMS program.
Consider the scope of the opioid epidemic past and present.
When preparing to take the pain board examination, both for initial certification and for recertification, there is a deart... |
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Rapid Response: Avoiding Failure to Rescue (DVD-ROM)
This comprehensive day course will provide the bedside nurse and members of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) with the tools necessary to recognize clinical deterioration and avert failure to rescue. The course will begin with an overview of the Rapid Response System (RRS) and the subsequent development of an RRT. This is followed by an overview of the roles for the bedside caregiver and members of the RRT. Detailed scenarios will be presented that will challenge the attendee to critically think t... |
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Rapid Response: Avoiding Failure to Rescue (eLearning)
This comprehensive day course will provide the bedside nurse and members of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) with the tools necessary to recognize clinical deterioration and avert failure to rescue. The course will begin with an overview of the Rapid Response System (RRS) and the subsequent development of an RRT. This is followed by an overview of the roles for the bedside caregiver and members of the RRT. Detailed scenarios will be presented that will challenge the attendee to critically think t... |
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Responding to Golden Hour Emergencies: An Interactive, Case Scenario Approach (DVD-ROM)
This course is designed for healthcare professionals who are caring for adult hospitalized patients with a time-sensitive emergency. Through the use of case scenarios, the focus is on the rapid assessment, triage and treatment of the three most time sensitive emergencies in hospitalized adults: acute coronary syndrome, stroke and sepsis. The program will address the process of moving the patient quickly through assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment protocols, along with discussion... |
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Responding to Golden Hour Emergencies: An Interactive, Case Scenario Approach (eLearning)
This course is designed for healthcare professionals who are caring for adult hospitalized patients with a time-sensitive emergency. Through the use of case scenarios, the focus is on the rapid assessment, triage and treatment of the three most time sensitive emergencies in hospitalized adults: acute coronary syndrome, stroke and sepsis. The program will address the process of moving the patient quickly through assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment protocols, along with discussion... |
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Improving Alzheimer’s Disease Management: Updates on Patient Diagnosis and Treatment
The face of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis and management is rapidly changing. A growing understanding of AD pathophysiology has shaped research of targeted therapies and helped clinicians better understand the causes of the disease and the utility of biomarkers. Though cognitive testing is still a critical component of diagnosis, it no longer stands alone. Biomarkers are increasingly incorporated into practice to aid in diagnosis of MCI and AD and to ... |
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12th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference
Continuing Education Company has been organizing its Primary Care Conference Series for over 30 years. The 12th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for clinical practice. Join us this February when we hold the 12th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference in Naples, a charming resort city in southwest Florida.
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WEBINAR: You Need to Treat What? Meeting the Unique Pharmacy Needs of Zoo Animals
Earn 1-hour of continuing education credit when you purchase the informative webinar, "You Need to Treat What? Meeting the Unique Pharmacy Needs of Zoo Animals," presented by veterinarian Ryan Colburn, DVM. This specialized webinar offers a deep dive into the atypical and often challenging medical treatments required by zoo animals, ranging from small exotic species to large mammals.
Participants will learn about the complexities of dosing regimens, the selection of appropriate ... |
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Raising the Bar in ATTR Amyloidosis A Training Set on Diagnosis and Treatment
There is considerable heterogeneity in the clinical manifestations of ATTR amyloidosis, which are often dependent on both genetic and environmental factors. Once a fatal diagnosis with no effective therapies available, research in ATTR amyloidosis is rapidly evolving and new pharmacotherapies that demonstrate improved quality of life and life expectancy for patients have been developed. Despite this progress, treatment options remain limited, underscoring the need to continue to expand the tre... |
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Cleveland Clinic 25th Valve Disease, Structural Interventions & Diastology Summit (Online & USB Flash Drive)
Cleveland Clinic celebrates its silver anniversary with the 25th Valve Disease, Structural Interventions and Diastology Summit. This activity provides a comprehensive educational experience for all who diagnose and treat valve disease. A renowned faculty focuses on the mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves, with newest techniques and strategies for imaging and intervention. Worth up to 15 AMA PRA Category I Credits™, this enduring material meets Echo Lab CME requirements. Additionally, phys... |
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“THEY TOO SHALL PASS: A JOURNEY THROUGH CARING FOR ADULT TRANSGENDER PATIENTS”
CLASS OVERVIEW
This CE will allow providers to gain a solid foundation regarding transgender healthcare and the skills necessary to provide healthcare for transgender patients in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment
EDUCATIONAL/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Recognize and apply gender confirming and gender-nonconforming terminology to current practice
2. Review epidemiology of the LGBTQIA+ population
3. Design a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for patients within the LGBTQI... |
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10th Annual Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Disease Conference
Presented by Continuing Education Company for over 30 years, our Primary Care CME Conference Series is designed to update primary care clinicians in rapidly changing therapeutic areas. This year, CEC is pleased to host the 10th Annual Diabetes, Obesity, & Metabolic Disease Conference to be held in San Diego, California at the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on April 25-27, 2025.
Program Objectives
As a result of this conference, participants will be able to:
Diagnose and identify ... |
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Exploring New Treatment Advances for Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency in Adults
STATEMENT OF NEED
Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) is a rare, hereditary lysosomal storage disease with multisystemic manifestations, including splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, interstitial lung disease, dyslipidemia, bone marrow and lymph node involvement, and sometimes neurological and peripheral nerve involvement. While the most severe form of ASMD, infantile neurovisceral ASMD, results in death in early childhood, chronic forms of ASMD have more prolonged survival but are associated w... |
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Current Standards and New Directions in the Treatment of Acquired Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
STATEMENT OF NEED
Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) is a rare, life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy with a rapid onset and progression and a mortality rate of 10% to 20% with prompt treatment. Onset of aTTP is characterized by severe thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and a constellation of associated symptoms including hemorrhage, neurologic and renal manifestations, cardiac abnormalities, and mesenteric ischemia (Joly et al, 2017). Survivors of f... |
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Penn Radiology Emergency Imaging After Hours (Online & USB Flash Drive)
Penn Radiology Emergency Imaging After Hours provides insight for imaging conditions where rapid response is required. An elite faculty guides learners with practical lessons in modality choice, image acquisition and interpretation skills for a wide range of clinical presentations. Selected topics in chest, neuroradiology, abdominal, pelvic, pediatric and musculoskeletal imaging are presented to ensure confident analysis, so the practitioner is never outside of their comfort zone. Worth u... |
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Navigating the Rapidly Evolving Classification and Treatment Landscape of Secondary AML Subtypes: Modeling Best Practices for Early Identification and Individualized Care
Are you optimally treating secondary AML subtypes per latest evidence on selection of therapies? To optimize treatment, clinicians must not only have current knowledge of the up-to-date classification and risk stratification strategies, but the operational frameworks to effectively translate this latest evidence into treatment selection practices. Assess your current practices, review the latest evidence and best practices shared by leaders in the field, and create your own action plan to ensu... |
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29th Annual Hypertension, Diabetes & Dyslipidemia Conference
Combine medical education and southern charm at the 29th Annual Hypertension, Diabetes, & Dyslipidemia Conference, happening from June 18-20, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, GA. Immerse yourself in a dynamic CME-accredited program, garnering 15.25 credits, designed to address the complexities of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Join healthcare professionals in the historic setting of Savannah, where centuries-old tradition will meet modern clinical insights, creating a tru... |
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33rd Annual Primary Care Conference, Session 1
Emmerse yourself in the allure of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, while enhancing your medical expertise at the 33rd Annual Primary Care Conference, CEC's oldest and most popular CME conference. Attend one of two sessions: June 23 - 27 or June 30 - July 4 at the prestigious Kiawah Island Golf Resort. This event allows primary care clinicians to stay updated in rapidly changing therapeutic areas with time to explore Kiawah Island's pristine beaches and lush marshlands, where CEC has be... |
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Cleveland Clinic 27th Annual Diabetes Therapeutics, Technology and Surgery (Online Streaming On Demand)
For over a quarter century, Cleveland Clinic has been at the forefront of continuing education regarding the treatment and management of diabetes. Its world class faculty has designed the 27th Annual Diabetes Therapeutics, Technology and Surgery to provide up-to-date reviews of strategies and research relevant to this disease and its complications. The goal of this activity is to increase practitioners’ competence and clinical performance in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. A... |
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PEERx - Ethics Module 2: Evolution of Healthcare Ethics
This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety.
The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, requiring healthcare professionals to adapt accordingly. Having effective decision-making strategies is crucial for making ethical choices in current situations and future possibilities. Practicing these strategies in a calm setting can help professionals make sound ... |
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PEERx - Ethics Module 6: Preparing Pharmacy For The Next Crisis
This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety.
The emergence of the COVID-19 virus in 2020 plunged the world into an unprecedented pandemic. Pharmacists found themselves at the forefront of this global health emergency, facing it with minimal preparation and guidance. With existing emergency plans proving ineffective during a worldwide shutdown, this initiat... |
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Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + (online streaming & flash drive formats)
Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + highlights the latest therapies, procedures and diagnostics in primary care, women’s health and behavioral medicine. This best practices review addresses the educational needs of primary care clinicians who must stay abreast of current research and treatments in a wide range of disciplines. Physicians, nurses and physician assistants will all benefit from Cleveland Clinic’s expert analysis of essential subjects in primary care.
Worth 21 AMA PRA Catego... |
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Improving Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
Culture is a primary force in the creation of a person’s identity. Counselors who are culturally competent are better able to understand and respect their clients’ identities and related cultural ways of life. This course proposes strategies to engage clients of diverse racial and ethnic groups (who can have very different life experiences, values, and traditions) in treatment. The major racial and ethnic groups in the United States covered in this course are African Americans, Asian Ameri... |
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Caffeine and Health
Caffeine is a rapidly absorbed organic compound that acts as a stimulant in the human body. The average amount of caffeine consumed in the US is approximately 300 mg per person per day - the equivalent to between two and four cups of coffee - with coffee accounting for about three-fourths of the caffeine that is consumed in the American diet. This is considered to be a moderate caffeine intake, which, according to many studies, can promote a variety of health benefits.
But some studies clai... |
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Exploring the Connection Between the Microbiome and Allergy Development
Jenifer R. Lightdale, MD, MPH, introduces the role of the gut microbiome in immune system development and allergen sensitization. She briefly reviews the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), with a focus on the latest guidelines and recommendations for reintroduction. Dr. Lightdale builds upon these topics by discussing the evidence supporting probiotics for the treatment of CMPA, summarizing the clinical data supporting the use of extensively hydroly... |
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Emerging Developments in Human Milk Fortification: Problem Solving for Clinical Practice
Human milk science is evolving at a rapid pace, shaping neonatal nutrition practices significantly. Nonetheless, optimizing growth and development in the NICU remains a challenge. Ariel Salas, MD, MSPH, and Brian Stansfield, MD, are leaders in human milk research, as well as in the clinical application of these findings. In a solutions-based presentation, Drs. Salas and Stansfield present recent clinical trial and real-world data on strategies for optimizing preterm nutrition. In this symposiu... |
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Supporting Neurodevelopment With Brain-Building Nutrition
The brain is one of the fastest growing organs in infants; by the time infants reach 2 years of age, the brain has nearly doubled in size. During this period of time, neurons proliferate, synapses form, and nerve fibers are myelinated"all processes that require support with optimal nutrition. This material reviews the latest learnings on the ways in which nutrition can influence neurodevelopment. Human milk is rich in key lipids for neurodevelopment, which are encapsulated by the milk fat... |
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Cleveland Clinic Ultrasound Course: Integrating POCUS Into Your Practice (Streaming Online & USB Flash Drive)
The Cleveland Clinic Ultrasound Course: Integrating POCUS Into Your Practice will provide physicians, nurses and physician assistants with foundational skills and state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosis and guiding procedures for point of care ultrasound. The lessons taught throughout this activity can be easily incorporated into current practices to immediately enhance patient care. More than 20 experts from Cleveland Clinic provide a didactic primer and workshops that will rapidly develo... |
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WEBINAR: Legal Insights into Peptide & Semaglutide Compounding: Navigating FDA, State Boards, and Telemedicine
As the landscape of compounding peptides and semaglutide continues to evolve rapidly, a multitude of legal challenges and opportunities arise. This session aims to shed light on the pivotal developments and regulatory nuances in this dynamic sector.
Our speakers will delve into critical topics such as the FDA's current stance on peptide compounding, recent pronouncements from state Boards of Pharmacy, and the intricate legalities surrounding brand manufacturers. Additionally, the webi... |
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Start Your Own Telepractice, Now! - William Connors, M.A., CCC-SLP, Certified TCC provider
Telepractice, providing treatment and services from a distance, represents a rapidly growing opportunity in the field of rehabilitation. This course will primarily focus on how to start or grow a telepractice. Practical skills, techniques, technology, and tools that a therapist can use to most efficiently and effectively use telepractice to treat patients and expand business will be discussed in detail. The course will demonstrate how to schedule, host, conduct and save notes for a telepract... |
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening & Assessment
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that summarizes proven approaches to screening, assessing and diagnosing ASD in children and young adults.
Epidemiological studies indicate a progressively rising prevalence trend in the number of individuals identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over the past decade. Yet, compared with general population estimates, children, and youth with mild to moderate symptoms... |
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Autism: The New Spectrum of Diagnostics, Treatment & Nutrition
Autism: The New Spectrum of Diagnostics, Treatment & Nutrition is a 4-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that reviews diagnostic changes in autism as well as treatment options and nutrition interventions - both theoretical and applied.
The first section traces the history of the diagnostic concept of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), culminating in the revised criteria of the 2013 version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5, with specific focu... |
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Childhood Obesity: The Clinician’s Toolbox
Childhood Obesity: Clinician’s Toolbox is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that explores the epidemic of childhood obesity by examining the effects of high-fat, high-sugar foods, artificial sweeteners, and food marketing on children.
We will examine the ways in which these foods alter a child’s metabolism, setting them on a course of weight gain, metabolic inefficiency, and obesity. We will also review how obesity affects children’s self-perception and sense of ide... |
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Therapy Tidbits Spring/Summer 2024
Therapy Tidbits " Spring /Summer 2024 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the current issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent, online newsletter intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues.
The articles included in this course are:
• Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health: The Lowest Hanging Fruit " Highlights how AI can offer a solution to current challenges and open new possibilitie... |
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