1.5 Free CEUs- Proactive Monitoring of Transplant Patients

Improving Outcomes Through Proactive Monitoring of Transplant Patients- The current goal of transplant medicine and immunology is to develop strategies to extend the life and functionality of every allograft. While outcomes of renal and liver transplantation have improved, allograft loss remains a substantial problem associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and costs.1 Identifying the pathologic pathways responsible for allograft loss and developing targeted therapeutic interventions are currently some of the biggest challenges in transplant medicine. Education to clinicians about the various factors that can result in allograft loss and optimal treatment can improve the quality of life of transplant patients. Assess for DSA HLA antibodies to prevent antibody-mediated rejection in kidney and liver transplants. Implement regular monitoring strategies that can optimize appropriate immunosuppressant dosing. Engage transplant patients to participate in decisions about their treatment to improve outcomes.

1.5 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 12/15/17

Supported by educational grants from Astellas and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Shire.

Effective Discharge Planning for Patients with Home Infusion

Overcoming Barriers to Discharge for Home Infusion -Reviews the transition from Hospital to home for patients requiring home infusion. Addresses some of the requirements of and strategies for effective discharge planning, as well as some of the common challenges to discharge and potential interventions for overcoming them.

2.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

How Hormones Affect Addictive Behavior

Hormones, Health, and Addictive Behavior- Overview of key hormones, their functions and how to test for them. How hormones affect behavior, especially with those with addictions. Understanding the approaches used to treat hormonal imbalances.

1.5 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Treatment Solutions

Professionalism and Medical Ethics

CORNERSTONES OF CARE: PROFESSIONALISM- The effective delivery of dialysis treatment requires each clinician be skilled in multiple areas. Whereas most renal professionals receive training regarding the clinical aspects of the initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation of a dialysis treatment, less attention is paid to other important issues associated with effective care. Specifically, the issue of Professionalism has been demonstrated to be a critical component in the delivery of a successful health care experience. Participants will be able to describe four critical elements associated with being a professional. Participants will be able to describe the relationship between medical ethics and professionalism. Participants will be able to describe the relationship between boundaries and professionalism and be able to identify boundary violations.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 4/30/17

Drug Cultures and the Culture of Recovery

Drug Cultures and the Culture of Recovery- This course identifies drug cultures as a domain that requires proficiency in clinical skills, programmatic development, and administrative practices. It explores drug cultures in regards to: their concept; their relationship to mainstream culture; their values and rituals; and how and why people value their participation in such cultures. This course goes on to describe how counselors can determine a client’s level of involvement in, and identify and develop alternatives to their drug cultures, along with the importance of assisting clients in developing a culture of recovery. Define what a drug culture is, what it stands for, and how it pertains to certain groups in society. Discuss how drug cultures differ from each other. Enumerate the factors involved in youth seeking out substance use. Explain the most important motive for dealing drugs among relatively affluent college students. Investigate the problems associated with continued substance use and obtaining treatment for people with substance use disorders that experience discrimination. Examine the instrumental and social functions that substance-related rituals serve for those using drugs.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Drug Cultures and the Culture of Recovery

Drug Cultures and the Culture of Recovery- This course identifies drug cultures as a domain that requires proficiency in clinical skills, programmatic development, and administrative practices. It explores drug cultures in regards to: their concept; their relationship to mainstream culture; their values and rituals; and how and why people value their participation in such cultures. This course goes on to describe how counselors can determine a client’s level of involvement in, and identify and develop alternatives to their drug cultures, along with the importance of assisting clients in developing a culture of recovery. Define what a drug culture is, what it stands for, and how it pertains to certain groups in society. Discuss how drug cultures differ from each other. Enumerate the factors involved in youth seeking out substance use. Explain the most important motive for dealing drugs among relatively affluent college students. Investigate the problems associated with continued substance use and obtaining treatment for people with substance use disorders that experience discrimination. Examine the instrumental and social functions that substance-related rituals serve for those using drugs.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Home Care of the CHF Patient: Home Infusion of Inotropic Therapy

The Chronic Heart Failure Patient at Home: Clinical Treatment Options- Including Home Infusion of Inotropic Therapy- Describe the pathophysiology of heart failure. List common heart failure symptoms. Outline requirements for inotrope administration in the home. Create a care plan that incorporates patient education, nursing assessment, and therapy monitoring criteria.

  2.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Homelessness Series- 5 Free CEUs

Homelessness Series- 5 Free CEUs

Homelessness 101: Basic facts and figures on homelessness, including discussion of causes and individual and societal risk factors for persons becoming homeless. Strategic Practices: Evidenced based and promising community based practices that can help end homelessness. Partnering and Planning: Strategic partnering and planning strategies to leverage community resources to meet the needs of persons who are homeless. Financing: Tips on how to finance services for persons who are homeless. Evaluation: Overview of evaluation strategies to see if your program is having the desired impact in ending chronic homelessness.

5.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)

Ethical Challenges in Social Work Management

Complex Ethical Challenges in Social Work Management and Administration Self-Study- Understand compelling ethical dilemmas in social work management and administration. Understand ethical challenges related to confidentiality policies and protocols (including the implications of digital technology). Understand ethical challenges related to dual relationship and conflict-of-interest policies and protocols. Understand ethical challenges associated with allocating limited resources. Understand strategies to address employee impairment and ethical misconduct. Understand core ethical analysis concepts. Be able to apply ethical decision-making frameworks. Be able to identify ethics-related risks that lead to ethics complaints and litigation. Be able to apply risk-management strategies to prevent ethics complaints and litigation.

3.0 Ethics CEUs for Social Workers

Nutritional Support At the End Of Life

Nutrition Support At End of Life- Describe the hierarchy of ethical principles relevant to healthcare. Identify factors that can affect continuing or discontinuing nutrition support care at end of life. Explain the need for informed consent for the patient and/or family regarding nutrition support at end of life.

2.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Social Media Resources for Social Work

Using Social Media in Social Work Practice - Self Study - Identify and describe three social networking platforms
Identify and describe three broadcast technologies
Explain how social media can be used in social work practice
List social media resources for professional development

1.5 Free CEUs for Social Workers

NASW

Evaluating Suicide Risk in Returning Vets

Recognizing Suicide Risk in Returning Veterans -Recognize the importance of utilizing a common language to discuss suicide risk. Identify risk factors/warning signs. Review evidence-based assessment strategies to evaluate suicide risk.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 3/20/16

Massachusetts General Hospital