Nursing Continuing Education (CE)

(CE473) The Crushing Blow of Crush Injuries

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:19:37 GMT

CE473: The goal of this program is to discuss crush injuries and two of the most common complications associated with them: compartment syndrome and crush syndrome. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —List common etiologies of crush injuries. —Define crush injury, compartment syndrome, and crush syndrome. —Describe manifestations that accompany compartment syndrome and crush syndrome.

(CE594) Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Women Face More Risks

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:07:44 GMT

CE594: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the most common sexually transmitted diseases and STDs that are becoming more prevalent in the United States. After studying the information presented in here, you will be able to - —Explain why women are at greater risk of STDs than men and why health problems caused by STDs are more severe for women. —Discuss three of the most common STDs in the U.S. as well as two older STDs that are becoming more prevalent. —Discuss why Americans have the highest rates of STDs in the industrialized world.

(CE589) Chinese-American Patients: What Culture Means to Care

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:25:25 GMT

CE589: The goal of this program is to provide nurses the background knowledge of Chinese immigrants' journey to the United States, their cultural health beliefs and values, and the skills necessary to provide culturally competent care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss demographics of the U.S. Chinese immigrant population. —Describe Chinese cultural health beliefs and explanatory model of illness. —Explain nurses' role in ensuring culturally competent care for Chinese patients.

(CE599) Frozen Back to Life: Therapeutic Hypothermia after Cardiac Arrest

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:03:01 GMT

CE599: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about therapeutic hypothermia, including its history, indications for use, nursing care of patients and possible future uses. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain indications for therapeutic hypothermia —Describe care of the patient who is undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. —Discuss the process of initiating and terminating therapeutic hypothermia.

(CE603) Melanoma: Dangerous Cancer on the Rise

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:52:20 GMT

CE603: The purpose of this program is to educate nurses about the etiology of and risk factors for melanoma, traditional and experimental treatments and preventive measures. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain the etiology of melanoma. —List five risk factors for melanoma. —Describe three standard and two experimental treatments for melanoma.

(CE606) Pulmonary Emboli — Small But Deadly Blockage

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:23:17 GMT

CE606: The purpose of this program is to review causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of pulmonary emboli. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —List four risk factors for pulmonary emboli. —Identify three common symptoms of a pulmonary embolism. —Describe interventions to initiate after recognizing a potential pulmonary embolism.

(CE607) Are You SAD? Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:59:38 GMT

CE607: The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with information on seasonal affective disorder (SAD), with an emphasis on distinguishing qualifiers of depressive episodes and implications for nurses and for women. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe predisposing factors and symptoms that distinguish SAD from nonseasonal depression. —Identify two underlying mechanisms in SAD and two areas of SAD research. —Discuss evidence-based treatments with nursing implications for SAD.

(CE609) Foodborne Parasites: Will That Bite Bite You Back?

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:37:56 GMT

CE609: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of five common foodborne parasitic infections. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Discuss how to prevent infections from two of the most common parasites found in raw fish dishes. —Explain why ingesting eggs from the pork parasite (Taenia solium) passed in human feces is more dangerous than eating pork containing the parasite. —Describe two parasitic diseases that can be transmitted to others by asymptomatic carriers.

(CE610) Interventional Rescue for Stroke: Getting Tough on Clots

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:21:01 GMT

CE610: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about interventional radiology procedures that provide treatment options for acute ischemic stroke. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Identify the three main interventional radiology treatments that may be used to treat acute ischemic stroke. —Describe the two mechanical embolectomy devices available for ischemic stroke treatment. —Discuss nursing management of the postprocedure interventional radiology stroke patient.

(CE612) GI Bleeding: The Ins and Outs

Tue, 03 May 2011 02:22:47 GMT

CE612: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about how to recognize and manage the most common causes of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. After studying the information presented here, you'll be able to - —Name nine common causes of GI bleeding. —Discuss six diagnostic methods for evaluating a GI bleed. —Describe three ways in which nurses can provide tertiary prevention to patients with a GI bleed.

(CE613) Chagas Disease Can Be the Kiss of Death

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:25:30 GMT

CE613: The goal of this program is to provide nurses information about Chagas disease, which is becoming more prevalent in the U.S. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe the causes, transmission and symptoms of Chagas disease. —Discuss why Chagas disease has become a public healthcare problem in the U.S. —Explain why most nurses and physicians are unaware of one of the most common causes of congestive heart failure and sudden death in the world.

(CE615) Primary Stroke Center: What Does It Really Mean?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:49:09 GMT

CE615: The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with certification standards and compliance requirements of an accredited primary stroke center. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain the requirements for a certified primary stroke center. —Describe the performance measures of a primary stroke center certification program. —Discuss the required educational topics for the stroke patient.

(CE616) Nursing Informatics: Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Care

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:01:18 GMT

CE616: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with a better understanding of how informatics and information technology support quality patient care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe healthcare and nursing informatics. —Describe technologies available to support clinicians in providing patient care. —Discuss ways in which nurses can participate in the implementation of new technology.

(CE617) Sports-Related Concussions: Tackling a Growing Trend

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:49:12 GMT

CE617: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sports-related concussions and the potential for serious long-term outcomes, such as dementia. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define sports-related concussions and the sports in which they are most often found. —Describe the immediate and long-term symptoms of sports-related concussions. —Discuss expert recommendations for preventing/managing sports-related concussions.

(CE621) Jumpstart Your Career in Nursing Informatics

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:18:55 GMT

CE621: The goal of this continuing education program is to update nurses' knowledge about nursing informatics as a nursing specialty and to provide information to those interested in pursuing informatics as a career. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe the specialty of nursing informatics. —Discuss the relevance of this nursing specialty to healthcare reform initiatives and today's high tech health information environment. —Explain educational pathways, and identify healthcare organizations and businesses that employ nurse informaticians.

(CE622) Succession Planning in Nursing: Who Are Tomorrow’s Leaders?

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:39:24 GMT

CE622: The goal of this succession planning program is to inform nurses about succession planning for nursing, including methodologies, the importance of a "succession environment" and success measurements. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Explain why a succession plan in nursing is critical. —Discuss methodologies used to establish a succession plan in nursing. —Explain metrics to measure the effectiveness of a nursing succession plan.

(CE624) Acinetobacter Baumannii: Winning the Battle Against Antibiotics

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:19:36 GMT

CE624: The goal of this Acinetobacter baumannii continuing education program is to inform nurses about A. baumannii, a potentially untreatable hospital-acquired pathogen that is becoming more common in hospitals. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —List the two main features that make A. baumannii a dangerous pathogen. —Identify the risk factors for infections with A. baumannii. —Determine the steps needed to control A. baumannii transmission in hospitals.

(CE626) The Healthcare Reform Act: What It Means for Nurses

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:15:03 GMT

CE626: The goal of this healthcare reform law continuing education program is to help nurses understand healthcare reform and be informed participants in its implementation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Discuss the basic elements of the healthcare reform law — Describe its implications for nursing —Describe associated nursing opportunities

(CE628) The Future of Nursing Report: A Call for Major Changes

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:30:36 GMT

CE628: The goal of this module is to inform nurses about the Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing, Leading Change, Advancing Health and its recommendations for nursing practice and U.S. healthcare. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the report's four key messages. —Explain the eight recommendations for transforming nursing practice. —Describe two major challenges to changing the U.S. healthcare system. Andrea Brassard, RN, DNSc, MPH, FNP, who reviewed this CE module, declared that her position as strategic policy adviser to the Center to Champion Nursing in America at AARP, is funded by Robert Wood Johnson Fund.

(CE630) Facebook: Know the Policy Before Posting

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:49:10 GMT

CE630: The goal of this social networking continuing education program is to make nurses aware of the risks of social networks as they break down the walls separating our personal and professional lives. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss how Facebook postings can lead to loss of employment. —Explain two ways using Facebook in the hiring process can pose legal risks for employers. —Describe three reasons why Facebook pages can lead to not getting hired.

(CE633) Happiness: The Evidence Behind the Emotion

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:14:21 GMT

CE633: The goal of this program is to provide nurses with information about the science of happiness, including evidence-based strategies for improving well-being. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Define happiness, positive psychology and well-being. —State three physiological and three psychological benefits of happiness. —Describe four evidence-based strategies for increasing happiness.

(CE634) Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Havoc in the GI System

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:28:03 GMT

CE634: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about inflammatory bowel disease as it relates to best practices in the diagnosis, evaluation and management of patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss the pathology and differential diagnoses of IBD. —Describe the goals of treatment and the treatment pathways investigated and pursued during the treatment of IBD. —List management techniques and coping mechanisms required of patients who have IBD.

(CE636) Effective Parenting: Innate or Learned?

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:21:39 GMT

CE636: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the important elements of effective parenting. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Discuss temperament and attachment and define types of insecure attachment. —Describe four general stages of child development. —Define three parenting styles and four behavioral interventions.

(CE639) Structural Empowerment: Boosting Professional Practice

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:12:53 GMT

CE639: The goal of this structural empowerment program is to inform nurses of the significance of structural empowerment in an organization and its impact on nurses' professional work experience. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe theories associated with structural empowerment. —Discuss the importance of structural empowerment in relation to nursing. —Describe the implications of structural empowerment in the workplace.

(CE640) The NIH Stroke Scale: A Window into Neurological Status

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:37:40 GMT

CE640: The goal of this stroke scale program is to provide nurses with information about the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale for evaluation of neurological status in adult patients with acute ischemic stroke. After studying the information presented here, you will able to - —State how to perform a neurological assessment using the NIHSS. —Describe the stroke scales' validity in predicting lesion size and stroke severity. —Discuss the NIHSS as a predictor of outcomes in patients with stroke.

(CE641) Safety First: The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals for 2012 and 2013

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:27:13 GMT

CE641: The goal of this national patient safety goal program is to inform nurses about The Joint Commission's 2012 and 2013 national patient safety goals that apply to hospitals. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Name the goals and elements of performance (requirements) continued for 2012 and 2013 —Explain the goals and requirements for 2012 and 2013 —Describe the intent of the patient safety goals

(CE643) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Success Under Pressure

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:30:45 GMT

CED643: The purpose of this hyperbaric oxygen therapy module is to inform nurses about the availability and use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the implications for patients and healthcare providers. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) works. —Name six conditions that HBOT benefits. —Discuss measures to prevent complications of hyperbaric treatments.

(CE645) Protecting Seniors in Disasters: Nurses Matter

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:08:35 GMT

CE645: The goal of this program is to educate nurses about how they can help protect the health and lives of older Americans when they are faced with disaster. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Discuss factors that increase the impact of disasters on seniors. —Identify acute and chronic health problems experienced by seniors during and after a disaster. —Discuss how nurses can lessen the impact of a disaster on older Americans

(CE646) Mexican-Americans: A Cultural Perspective of Healthcare

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:57:43 GMT

CE646: The goal of this Program is to highlight cultural values of Mexican-American patients and their families so that healthcare providers can individualize care plans to achieve the best possible outcomes. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe four cultural values that influence perceptions of healthcare by Mexican-Americans. —Name two common folk illnesses recognized by Mexican-American communities. —Explain three interventions to provide appropriate, culturally proficient care for Mexican-American patients and families.

(CE647) Maxillofacial Fractures: Facing Life-Changing Injuries

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:12:57 GMT

CE647: The purpose of this program is to educate nurses about the recognition and care of patients who have maxillofacial fractures. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - —Describe common mechanisms of injury that cause maxillofacial trauma. —List manifestations of common types of maxillofacial trauma. —Prioritize nursing interventions when caring for the patient with maxillofacial trauma.

(CE649) Preventing Suicide in the Hospital Setting

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:35:28 GMT

CE649: The goal of this preventing suicide continuing education program is to provide nurses with information about The Joint Commission's Sentinel Event Alert Issue 46, which focuses on preventing suicide in the general medical hospital, including EDs and medical/surgical units. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Identify five suicide risk factors that indicate a patient is at increased risk for self-harm —List three suicide-screening questions that help clinicians determine if a patient is at high risk for suicide —Discuss four measures to maintain safety for suicidal patients

(CE651) Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci: The Battle Goes On

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:11:40 GMT

CE651: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with information about the multidrug-resistant pathogen vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in healthcare settings and infection prevention practice to reduce its spread. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe the epidemiology and severity of VRE —Identify three factors that put patients at risk of VRE infection —State three strategies to prevent and control the spread of VRE in healthcare facilities

(CE667) Navigating the Breast Cancer Journey, Part 1: Risk Factors and Diagnosis

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:36:50 GMT

CE667: The goal of this continuing education program is to provide healthcare professionals with an overview of breast cancer risk and prognostic factors, diagnostic modalities and psychosocial support for patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Discuss early detection guidelines and risk factors for breast cancer —Identify diagnostic modalities for breast cancer —Describe factors that help with prognosis and treatment decisions for patients with breast cancer Damsky Damsky Dell, RN-BC, MSN, AOCN, LNC, has disclosed that she is on the speakers bureau for Genomic Health Inc.

(CE668) Navigating the Breast Cancer Journey, Part 2: Treatment and Resources

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:48:38 GMT

CE668: The goal of this continuing education program is to provide healthcare professionals with an overview of treatment and psychosocial support for patients with breast cancer. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Identify treatment modalities for breast cancer —Discuss possible adverse effects of the treatment modalities —Describe collaborative health interventions and supportive strategies used for patients navigating the breast cancer journey

(CE669) Meeting the Healthcare Needs of America's Military Veterans

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:10:33 GMT

CE669: The goal of this continuing education program is to provide nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists with information on the medical (physical and psychological) needs of military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe unique health conditions of returning veterans —Identify resources available to returning veterans to help them manage their healthcare needs for military-related medical conditions —Discuss the role of healthcare professionals in caring for returning veterans in the community Approval Information This course is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists. Nurses: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit. For the version accredited or approved for another profession, go to your specific profession at www.continuingeducation.com. If you have a CE Direct login ID and password (generally provided by your employer), please log in as you normally would at lms.nurse.com and search for this topic title.

(RD669) Meeting the Healthcare Needs of America's Military Veterans

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:10:33 GMT

RD669: The goal of this continuing education program is to provide nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists with information on the medical (physical and psychological) needs of military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe unique health conditions of returning veterans —Identify resources available to returning veterans to help them manage their healthcare needs for military-related medical conditions —Discuss the role of healthcare professionals in caring for returning veterans in the community Approval Information This course is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists. Dietitians/Nutritionists: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit. For the version accredited or approved for another profession, go to your specific profession at www.continuingeducation.com. If you have a CE Direct login ID and password (generally provided by your employer), please log in as you normally would at lms.nurse.com and search for this topic title. Gannett Education is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (#GD001) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). This course is a Level 1 course. Suggested CDR Learning Codes: 1000, 1040, 3020, 4000 Gannett Education is also accredited by the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition (provider # FBN 50-1489).

(OT669) Meeting the Healthcare Needs of America's Military Veterans

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:10:33 GMT

OT669: The goal of this continuing education program is to provide nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists with information on the medical (physical and psychological) needs of military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe unique health conditions of returning veterans —Identify resources available to returning veterans to help them manage their healthcare needs for military-related medical conditions —Discuss the role of healthcare professionals in caring for returning veterans in the community Content Level: Intermediate Content Focus Domain of OT: Client Factors Domain of OT: Performance Skills Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention Approval Information This course is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists. Occupational therapists: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit. For the version accredited or approved for another profession, go to your specific profession at www.continuingeducation.com. If you have a CE Direct login ID and password (generally provided by your employer), please log in as you normally would at lms.nurse.com and search for this topic title. Gannett Education is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. Gannett Education is also accredited by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (provider # FBN 50-1489). Continuing education approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association is accepted for relicensure by the state boards for occupational therapists in: Alaska, Nevada, Arkansas, New Hampshire, Delaware, North Carolina, District of Columbia, Ohio, Illinois, Oregon, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Maryland, South Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Vermont, Montana & Virginia.

(CME669) Meeting the Healthcare Needs of America's Military Veterans

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:10:33 GMT

CME669: The goal of this continuing education program is to provide nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists with information on the medical (physical and psychological) needs of military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Describe unique health conditions of returning veterans —Identify resources available to returning veterans to help them manage their healthcare needs for military-related medical conditions —Discuss the role of healthcare professionals in caring for returning veterans in the community Educational Gap: Health professionals are not able to identify and treat military related diseases. This course was reviewed and approved by Scott H. Plantz, MD, FAAEM, representing the University of Louisville School of Medicine Continuing Health Sciences Education. Approval Information This course is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses, audiologists, dietitians/nutritionists, occupational therapists, physicians, and speech language pathologists. Physicians: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit. For the version accredited or approved for another profession, go to your specific profession at www.continuingeducation.com. If you have a CE Direct login ID and password (generally provided by your employer), please log in as you normally would at lms.nurse.com and search for this topic title.

(CE670) Vertigo: Spinning Out of Control

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:36:57 GMT

(CE671) Generic Drugs: Reducing the Cost of Care

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:39:37 GMT

CE671: The goal of this continuing education program is to provide healthcare professionals with information about generic drugs, the process of approval and cases in which generics can be substituted for brand-name drugs. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —List the requirements and the process for approval of a generic drug in the U.S. —Describe the barriers to generic drug dispensing —Discuss patient education needs related to generic drugs

(CE675) Glucocorticoid Drugs: Their Benefits and Risks

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:57:39 GMT

CE675: The goal of this program is to inform nurses about the use of glucocorticoid drugs, their adverse effects and potential infections. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Explain why glucocorticoids are used as a medical treatment for numerous conditions —Explain how treatment with glucocorticoids increases the risk for infections —Describe three infections that may result from glucocorticoid use and their treatments

(CE676) Cancer Navigation: Reducing Barriers to Timely Care

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:56:29 GMT

CE676: The goal of this program is to provide healthcare professionals with general information about cancer navigation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Discuss the history of navigation in terms of its original goals and the populations it was designed to serve —Describe the concept of navigation as it applies to each phase of the cancer care continuum —Identify at least three variables suitable for evaluation as a measurable outcome of a cancer navigation program.

(PT670) Vertigo: Spinning Out of Control

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:36:57 GMT

CE670: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses and physical therapists about vertigo, its causes and its treatment with medications and therapeutic exercises. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to: —Name five common causes of vertigo —Name the most common medications to treat vertigo —Describe three maneuvers to diagnose and treat vertigo Accreditation Information This course is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses and physical therapists. Physical therapists: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit. For the version accredited or approved for another profession, go to your specific profession at www.continuingeducation.com or Nurse.com/CE. If you have a CE Direct login ID and password (generally provided by your employer), please log in as you normally would at lms.nurse.com and search for this topic title. Gannett Education is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from 10/21/09 to 10/20/15. This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 for 1/1/2010 to 1/31/2013 and #1601004 for 02/01/13 to 01/31/16 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California. This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 13S0584 for 01/30/13 to 01/30/14), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CP130019849 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEU for 02/07/13 to 02/07/17. Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.