Distance Learning

Nursing CE and Respiratory CRCE

The following CE activities are designed for distance learning.
Contact Smiths Medical Clinical Services for additional information.

Safer Infusion Series

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 per module of Continuing Nursing Education credit only.

  • The Basics
  • Initiating Venipuncture
  • Reducing Complications and Improving Outcomes
  • Care and Maintenance
  • Pediatrics

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: A Clinical Approach to Prevention.

This self-study program is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of ventilator associated pneumonia, the second most common infection occurring in patients requiring mechanical ventilation for longer than 48 hours and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Because of this, there is great interest in accurately diagnosing, treating and preventing complications. This program will provide the learner with a general overview of VAP and a better understanding of the preventative principles associated with VAP.

Successful completion of this activity awards 1 contact hour of Continuing Nursing Education credit or 1 contact hour of Respiratory CRCE credit.

Capnography

This self-study program is designed to provide an introduction to the use of capnography, the measurement of end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2), as an integral tool to assist the clinician with in-depth patient assessment. ETCO2 monitoring provides a breath-by-breath assessment of the adequacy of ventilation and circulation. The human physiology involved in monitoring capnography, the relationship between exhaled and arterial carbon dioxide, and the interpretations of values and waveforms will be presented along with the various clinical applications for capnography.

Successful completion of this activity awards 1 contact hour of Respiratory CRCE credit only.


Evaluating the Risks of Bloodborne Pathogens

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 Nursing Education credit or 1 contact hour of Respiratory CRCE credit.


Contact Smiths Medical Clinical Services to obtain the booklet format of these distance learning courses.

 

 

 
Accreditation

Smiths Medical Clinical Education Provider Unit is approved for providing continuing nursing education by the California Board of Nursing, provider number CEP 15005.

Approval as a provider refers only to this continuing education activity and does not imply California Board of Registered Nursing endorsement of any commercial products.

These programs have been approved for contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100 Irving, TX 75063.

Program approval refers only to this continuing education activity and does not imply AARC endorsement of any commercial products.

Commercial Support

These continuing education activities are supported by Smiths Medical North America.

Please note that all Smiths Medical training options may not be available in all global regions.