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First, the module details the different kinds of invasive procedures (such as inserting a ventricular assist device, or VAD, or performing coronary artery bypass grafting, or CABG). The module also explores less-invasive interventions, such as telemedicine, which allows healthcare providers to monitor HF patients’ symptoms remotely.
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First, the module explains how specific types of medications—such as ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) or diuretics—can help patients with different stages or symptoms of HF. The module then details the possible side effects or contraindications of the most common drugs, and even how some drugs, when used together—such as hydralazine and nitrates—work better in combination than they each would alone.
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Because heart failure patients fare much better if diagnosed and treated as early as possible, this module explores the main risk factors and symptoms than can help healthcare providers make an early diagnosis of heart failure
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This module outlines the prevalence and pathophysiology of heart failure—the inability of the heart to fill with or eject blood due to structural or functional cardiac conditions—a disease that is a growing challenge for hospitals.
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This module looks at the changing status of mental health in our healthcare system—thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—and how that is adding to the role of case managers. The module begins by identifying the members of the transdisciplinary team—from primary care providers to mental health providers and pharmacists—and how they can bridge the differences in their training and expertise to collaborate for the best results.
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The module begins by looking at medication management: the process of assessing patients’ various medications, helping them organize their pill regimen, and also being mindful of possible interaction or conflicts.
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First, the module looks at ways that CMs and other healthcare professionals can effectively identify the level of suicidal risk, in part by using motivational interviewing (a technique of open-ended questioning) and by adhering to “do’s and don'ts” of talking with suicidal patients (like, don’t tell them that their suicide would hurt others).
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This module explores the varied and complex factors that contribute to attempted suicide—often a combination of genetic predisposition, medical and psychological factors.
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The module begins by showing, though a case study, how quick intervention from a case manager can avert a volatile situation. The module then describes the warning signs of suicide (like experiencing extreme mood swings, or giving away possessions) as well as harm-risk behaviors (like cutting oneself) that may be precursors to suicide attempts.
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This module begins by looking at the shifting attitudes toward suicide over history—at some points seen as a honorable way to die, and otherwise shrouded in shame for centuries—and breaks down the current prevalence of suicide in the U.S. by age, gender and geographic area. Next, the module looks at economic burden of suicide, as it falls on both patients and the families affected by both attempted and successful suicides.
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Over the course of six modules, A through F, it first details current ethical standards of practice and then explores issues like the increasingly common use of EHRs (electronic health records) and telecare.
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This course covers the history and treatment of Ebola virus—especially as it pertains to healthcare the U.S.— as well as the practices helpful for educating the public, treating patients in a potential outbreak and protecting healthcare workers.
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This course, over five modules, will detail the prevalence of diabetes and its risk factors, as well as describe its diagnosis and assessment, and then its treatment and management.
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This module explores the landscape for the use of such medications, and details how CMs and other team members must work together to help patients manage this form of treatment, while lowering the chances of medication-related complications.
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This module begins by looking at some common triggers and signs of depression, and explores the ways that early detection can be accomplished through a variety of screenings or even lab workups.
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The module begins by looking at how different cultures and eras have treated depression—from a legitimate disease to a demonic influence or a character flaw—and how different stigmas today still hinder patients with depression.
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The module details how different transitions of care play into that process, and then finishes by focusing on one other member of the team: the patient’s caregiver, and how the case manager can also assist with his or her ongoing needs.
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This module looks at the different obstacles and possible solutions that case managers might encounter with patients.
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This module details the variety of settings for such care, and outlines the different forms of psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy.” The module then explores two other branches of non-pharmacological therapies...
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This course describes the prevalence and pathophysiology of COPD, the proper methods of assessment and management, the most effective pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and interventions, and the case manager’s role in helping patients manage their COPD.
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