Free CEUs for Social Workers

1.5 Free CEUs- Proactive Monitoring of Transplant Patients

2017-02-17T12:00:00.000-08:00

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

2017-01-13T12:00:00.000-08:00

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

2016-12-15T10:14:00.000-08:00

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

2016-10-31T10:03:00.000-07:00

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

2016-10-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

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

2016-09-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

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

2016-09-07T09:33:00.000-07:00

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

2016-07-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

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

Ethical Challenges in Social Work Management

2016-06-03T09:13:00.000-07:00

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

2016-05-06T09:02:00.000-07:00

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

2016-02-23T09:00:00.000-08:00

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

2016-01-17T10:17:00.002-08:00

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

Depression in Mothers

2015-11-13T08:53:00.000-08:00

Depression In Mothers- Discuss the signs of depression in mothers. Enumerate the ways to help improve a mother’s mood. Explain how a mother’s depression can cause problems for a baby’s development. Investigate the treatment methods that depression responds well to. Examine what should be done in an emergency situation. Identify the characteristics providers must have in order to have a strong referral system. Describe how home visiting programs and WIC support the mother’s and child’s mental, emotional, and physical health.

2.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Quantum Units Education

Autism Spectrum Disorder- A Fresh Look

2015-10-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

A Fresh Look at Autism Spectrum Disorder- Be able to identify three common co-morbid conditions. Become familiar with the current DSM-V criteria and early differential diagnosis of ASD. Be able to understand the indicators for youth of ABA treatment.

2.5 Free CEUs for Social Workers

This course also offers Free CME for Physicians

Expires 11/15/15

Treating PTSD- Cognitive Processing Therapy

2015-09-09T10:06:00.000-07:00

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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Describe pre-treatment and treatment measures and identify who to include/exclude from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Recognize the various formats of CPT and when to use them. Review ways to identify CPT stuck points.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 3/20/16

Transgender Aging & Transitioning

2015-08-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

Transgender Aging: What Service Providers Need (and Don't Need!) to Know- Get answers to common questions about the transgender experience and transitioning. Become familiar with the best practices for providing transgender affirming care. Learn how to support the friends and families of those who are transitioning.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Presented by NASW

The Benefits of Meditation

2015-07-13T08:41:00.000-07:00

Research Reveals the Benefits of Meditation- Healthcare practitioners in various disciplines and their patients use meditation. Meditation training has proved an effective adjunct therapy for many conditions and can be discussed as an option among healthcare providers. Healthcare programs are incorporating meditation into many clinical practices. A healthcare provider’s relationship with patients can influence the outcome of clinical problems as well as the satisfaction of provider and patient. By reducing stress and developing concentration, meditation cannot only increase concentration but also may help prevent job burnout. The result is a better relationship with patients and perhaps a method for self-healing. This course discusses meditation and the research supporting its use when caring for patients with a variety of conditions. Describe two techniques of meditation Identify research studies that support the use of meditation in healthcare Discuss three diseases, conditions or symptoms shown to improve with the use of meditation

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Free until 12/31/15

Gannett Education

Childhood Trauma & Toxic Stress

2015-04-20T08:29:00.000-07:00

Childhood Trauma and Toxic Stress- Compare toxic stress with other types of stress response. Specify one way toxic stress can impact a child over his or her lifespan. Interpret the role of the provider in addressing toxic stress. Distinguish between the two types of trauma screening questions. Interpret one ethical guideline for deciding whether to report suspected abuse or neglect. Establish one way a provider can help families understand trauma and its impact. Specify the definition of culturally sensitive trauma-informed care. Identify one way a provider can create a trauma-sensitive practice environment. Determine one resource developed to help families cope with a child suffering from trauma.

1.75 Free CEUs for Social Worker

Expires 9/4/17

Discharge Planning- Helping Seniors Transition from Hospital to Home

2015-03-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

Hospital to Home Preparation for Seniors- Eldercare professionals know better than anyone that older adults who are hospitalized sometimes return home in a significantly altered state. Alternately, they may not return home at all. Based on compelling new research, in this web seminar presenter Molly Carpenter discusses the risk of hospitalization for older adults. She also will outline five ways to help keep older adults out of the hospital, and barriers that could prevent them from remaining healthy and at home. The web seminar will feature free resources, including a “Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations” guide and a Hospitalization Risk Meter that will help assess an older adult’s risk of hospitalization.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 4/11/15

The Physical & Emotional Signs of Aging

2015-02-27T10:15:00.000-08:00

Caring for the Entire Senior - Mind, Body and Soul- For anyone concerned about an aging parent, it is critical to learn about the physical and emotional signs of aging, such as loss of energy or changes in mood that can inadvertently increase the risk of an older adult losing their independence. Molly Carpenter will outline these signs, as well as signals designed to attract attention and environmental clues that might point to cognitive decline. This webinar will also cover suggestions for engaging an older adults’ mind, body and spirit, as well as fears older adults harbor about aging and how to address them.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 3/7/15

Social Capital Theory & Rural Child Welfare

2015-01-20T08:53:00.000-08:00

Rural Child Welfare Practice- This course examines the strengths and challenges of rural communities and offers guidance for child welfare practice within rural communities. Identify strengths and challenges of rural communities. Explain social capital theory. Identify potential ethical dilemmas for rural child welfare practice.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

FreeStateSocialWork

Helping Seniors With Loss of Independence

2014-12-05T12:00:00.000-08:00

Helping Seniors with Loss of Independence- Ignoring the common warning signs for when an older adult needs some assistance will likely lead to the kind of dependence they are trying to avoid. This webinar will provide some easily identifiable warning signs that an older adult needs help, including physical symptoms and mental or emotional changes, loss of attention signals and environmental clues.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 1/12/15

ADHD- An Introductory Course

2014-11-06T09:35:00.000-08:00

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- This free introductory course, from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), gives a brief update on the various facets of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It details the core symptoms, including behavioral manifestations of each, notes what is known about its causes, and lists the components of a comprehensive diagnostic protocol. It also describes a multifaceted treatment approach that includes combined medication, psychotherapy, and behavioral therapy. The course includes sections on comorbid disorders, dealing with ADHD at school, and treating it in teens and adults. Identify the core symptoms of ADHD. List the elements that should be assessed in diagnosing ADHD. Name common effects and side effects of stimulant medications. List comorbid conditions that frequently accompany ADHD. Identify ways in which ADHD in adults is different from ADHD in children.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

National Institute of Mental Health

Substance Abuse Prevention

2014-09-16T09:00:00.000-07:00

Focus on Substance Abuse Prevention- Abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs is a problem throughout the United States, and communities vary greatly in the specific problems they face, the groups affected by these issues, and actions they take to address these specific concerns. This brief course was designed to assist a wide range of groups and communities to move from concerns about substance abuse to proven and practical solutions. It was created using a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Publication and would be useful to anyone who is interested in helping combat substance abuse issues within communities.
Evaluate the value of a needs assessment to help develop a substance abuse prevention strategy that best fits the community, and determine how to chose a specific prevention issue and a target audience.
Examine the risk and protective factors involved in abuse and how theories about substance abuse prevention can help to shape the actions that are credible and appropriate for substance abuse prevention strategies.
Analyze identified strategies that help shape the substance abuse prevention plan and help to create practical solutions including information dissemination, prevention education, positive alternatives, and environmental strategies.

2.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

CML: Living With A Chronic Disease

2014-08-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

CML- Living With A Chronic Disease- List current treatment options for CML patients, Describe CML therapies. List key elements of monitoring response to CML treatment. Explain the role of clinical trials in the advancement of CML treatment. Discuss quality of life issues for patients living with CML. Describe communication touch points among patients and healthcare providers.

1.0 Free CEUs for Social Workers

Expires 12/14/14

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
This program is supported by a grant from Novartis Oncology

Free CEUs for Social Workers

1.5 Free CEUs- Proactive Monitoring of Transplant Patients

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

How Hormones Affect Addictive Behavior

Treatment Solutions

Professionalism and Medical Ethics

Drug Cultures and the Culture of Recovery

Drug Cultures and the Culture of Recovery

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

Homelessness Series- 5 Free CEUs

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

Ethical Challenges in Social Work Management

Nutritional Support At the End Of Life

Social Media Resources for Social Work

NASW

Evaluating Suicide Risk in Returning Vets

Massachusetts General Hospital

Depression in Mothers

Quantum Units Education

Autism Spectrum Disorder- A Fresh Look

Treating PTSD- Cognitive Processing Therapy

Transgender Aging & Transitioning

The Benefits of Meditation

Gannett Education

Childhood Trauma & Toxic Stress

Discharge Planning- Helping Seniors Transition from Hospital to Home

The Physical & Emotional Signs of Aging

Social Capital Theory & Rural Child Welfare

FreeStateSocialWork

Helping Seniors With Loss of Independence

ADHD- An Introductory Course

National Institute of Mental Health

Substance Abuse Prevention

CML: Living With A Chronic Disease