Distance Learning
The following CE activities are designed for distance learning.
Evaluating the Risks of Bloodborne Pathogens
Course Overview - This self-study program is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the epidemiology of needlestick injuries (NSIs) and the transmission of bloodborne pathogen (BBP) infections. Percutaneous injuries continue to be a major concern in the healthcare environment where employees are exposed to BBPs. Needlestick injuries resulting in exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials pose a serious risk to healthcare workers. This program examines the risks and discusses the treatment in the event of a BBP exposure. Successful completion of this activity awards 1 contact hour of Continuing Education credit.
Course Overview - This self-study program is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the epidemiology of needlestick injuries (NSIs) and the transmission of bloodborne pathogen (BBP) infections. Percutaneous injuries continue to be a major concern in the healthcare environment where employees are exposed to BBPs. Needlestick injuries resulting in exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials pose a serious risk to healthcare workers. This program examines the risks and discusses the treatment in the event of a BBP exposure. Successful completion of this activity awards 1 contact hour of Continuing Education credit.
Contact your local Smiths Medical Account Manager to obtain the booklet format.
Safer Infusion Series
Course Overview - The Safer Infusion Video/DVD Series is designed to provide an accurate and comprehensive understanding of basic infusion therapy with an overall goal to improve patient outcomes. This five-part modular series facilitates self-directed learning by using a combination of video/DVD and workbook format to meet the program objectives. Successful completion of each of the modules listed below awards 1 contact hour of Continuing Education credit.
Course Overview - The Safer Infusion Video/DVD Series is designed to provide an accurate and comprehensive understanding of basic infusion therapy with an overall goal to improve patient outcomes. This five-part modular series facilitates self-directed learning by using a combination of video/DVD and workbook format to meet the program objectives. Successful completion of each of the modules listed below awards 1 contact hour of Continuing Education credit.
1. The Basics
2. Initiating Venipuncture
3. Reducing Complications and Improving Outcomes
4. Care and Maintenance
5. Pediatrics
2. Initiating Venipuncture
3. Reducing Complications and Improving Outcomes
4. Care and Maintenance
5. Pediatrics
Contact your local Smiths Medical Account Manager for information on how to obtain this series.
Accreditation
Smiths Medical Clinical Education Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited status as a provider refers only to this continuing education activity and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation endorsement of any commercial products.
Smiths Medical Clinical Education Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited status as a provider refers only to this continuing education activity and does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation endorsement of any commercial products.
Please note that all Smiths Medical training options may not be available in all global regions.
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