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*course awards CEs for:*		nurse	case manager	social worker	dietitian
*Online Courses*
	Prevention and Management of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe 3 categories of impact that CAUTIs may have on patients and healthcare facilities. 2. Identify 4 indications for indwelling urinary catheter use. 3. Explain 3 best practice recommendations to reduce CAUTI risk. 4. Describe 3 strategies for teaching patients and their families about best practices used to reduce the risk of CAUTI.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Understanding Overactive Bladder: Symptom Management and Treatment Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Identify two barriers to the diagnosis and management of OAB 2. Describe four complications associated with OAB 3. Discuss two pharmacological and two non-pharmacological treatment options for OAB 4. Identify and describe uses for at least three different types of absorbent products used with OAB	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Incontinence Management Options: Adult Absorbent Products Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe two types of persistent urinary incontinence 2. List three factors to consider when selecting adult absorbent products 3. Describe at least three measures designed to improve incontinence	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Essentials of Diabetes Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe 3 risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. 2. List 3 treatment goals in type 2 diabetes. 3. Describe 3 treatment strategies for the management of type 2 diabetes.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	course awards CEs for:	nurse	case manager	social worker	dietitian
	Exploring the Relationship Between Diabetes and Exercise Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. List at least two benefits of exercise in managing type 2 diabetes. 2. Describe how exercise affects blood sugar levels. 3. List at least two precautions that should be taken by people with diabetes before exercise.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Nutrition in Wound Healing Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: �1. Describe how malnutrition can impair wound healing. �2. List at least two changes in nutritional needs during wound healing. �3. Describe at least one special consideration for nutritional needs during wound healing in diabetic patients.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Successful Management of the Home Tube Feeding Patient Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. List at least 2 criteria for home enteral nutrition 2. Least at least 2 potential complications of home enteral nutrition 3. Provide management suggestions for at least 1 complication that can be performed by the home enteral patient or caregiver	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Falls Prevention: A Review Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe two risk factors associated with falls 2. Describe 3 types of practical assessments for the risk of falls 3. Discuss nursing, physical or occupational or other rehab therapist�s roles in the evaluation, prevention and treatment of falls	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe three ways gestational diabetes can be treated. 2. List at least two risks gestational diabetes presents for the baby. 3. List two things a pregnant woman can do to prevent gestational diabetes.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	The Diabetic Foot: Assessment and Prevention Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe three types of diabetic neuropathy. 2. Define three ways to offload a diabetic foot. 3. Describe five things to include in patient education for diabetic foot-related problems	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Managing Treatment Adherence Issues in Diabetes Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: �1. List two non-adherence issues common in diabetes management. �2. Describe one method to motivate diabetes patient adherence. �3. List two examples of community service resources to improve diabetes management adherence.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Caring for your Ostomy Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe 3 types of ostomies. 2. Explain how the ostomies named in objective #1 are formed. 3. List 3 different types of ostomy pouching options. 4. Describe when to use at least 3 specific ostomy accessories.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	course awards CEs for:	nurse	case manager	social worker	dietitian
	Type 1 Diabetes: A Review of Current Management Strategies Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the etiology of type 1 diabetes. 2. Identify two acute and two chronic complications of type 1 diabetes. 3. Define the three primary factors that influence blood glucose levels. 4. Describe two differences between basal and bolus insulin	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Type 2 Diabetes: Current Management Strategies Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe three risk factors for developing type-2 diabetes. 2. List three treatment goals in type-2 diabetes. 3. Describe three treatment strategies for the management of type-2 diabetes.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Diabetes Mellitus and Related Treatment Strategies Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the etiology of type 2 diabetes. 2. List three types of therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes. 3. List three strategies to contain healthcare costs associated with diabetes care and treatment.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Incontinent Ostomy Management: An Overview 1. Identify the most common type of colostomy 2. Describe potential complications of colostomies 3. Describe the basic steps of colostomy care	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Overview of Wound Care Treatment Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to: 1. List four barriers to wound healing 2. Describe two ways chronic wounds are categorized 3. Describe two modern treatment options for chronic wounds	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Value-Based Payment Models Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1. Describe at least two reasons why alternative payment models are needed. 2: List and define three payment models. 3: Describe Medicare’s two main reasons for developing the shared savings model as they pertain to the provider. 4: List two areas of growth for providers in the future.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Managing the Patient with a Urinary Catheter Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: 1: Describe the various types of urinary catheters and the benefits of each 2: Discuss the criteria for short- versus long-term catheterization. 3: Describe at least three catheter-related complications and how to manage them. 4: Define at least two topics to be covered during patient/caregiver education.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
	Measurement Tools for Patient Satisfaction and Experience 1. Define “patient satisfaction” and “patient experience” in the context of home health care. 2: Describe two potential uses for patient satisfaction data in home health care. 3: List two characteristics of home health care patient satisfaction measurement tools.	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0

Notes on accreditations

Nursing:

Hi-R-Ed Online University is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 13804). The programs listed above will earn the participant continuing education credit upon successful completion of the post-test. The number of credits available varies by course--see the list above for the number of credits available.

Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses may be used toward fulfilling the following state requirements:
Hi-R-Ed and its assigned assume no responsibility for the accuracy of this information--it is the clinician's responsibility to know their state's continuing education requirements and to meet them.

State Requirements
Some or all CE requirements may be fulfilled by our online courses:
online study/total required (mths), renewal period (yrs)

Alabama 24/24 /2 yrs

Alaska 30/30 /2 yrs

Arkansas 15/15 /2 yrs

California 30/30 /2 yrs

Delaware RN, LPN 15/15, 12/12 /2 yrs

Florida 22/25 /2 yrs

Georgia Competency req's only beginning 1/31/2016

Illinois 20 /2 yrs

Iowa 45/45 /3 yrs

Kansas 15/30 /2 yrs

Kentucky 30/30 /2 yrs

Louisiana RN 15/15

Maryland Refresher course only

Massachusetts 15/15 /2 yrs

Michigan 25/25 /2 yrs

Minnesota RN, LPN 24/24, 12/12 /2 yrs

Montana 24 contact hrs CE completed by 12/31/2012

Nebraska 10/20 /2 yrs

New Jersey 30/30 2 yrs

Nevada RN, LPN 30/30 /2 yrs

New Hampshire 15/30 /2 yrs

New Mexico 30/30 /2 yrs

North Carolina* See below

North Dakota 12/12 2 yrs

Ohio 24/24/2 yrs

Oklahoma 24/24 2 yrs

Pennsylvania 30/30 2 yrs

Puerto Rico 30/20 2 yrs

Rhode Island 10/10 2 yrs

South Carolina* See below

Texas 20/20 /2 yrs

Virgin Islands 15 /2 yrs

Virginia* See below

Washington 45/45 3 yrs

Washington, DC

West Virginia RN, LPN 30/30, 24/24 /2 yrs

Wyoming 20/20 /2 yrs

The following states do not have specific continuing education requirements for nurses. However, Hi-R-Ed Online University's Programs for Nurses meet the contact hour requirements for those states that have them in the following list:

Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Maine
Mississippi
Missouri
Oregon
South Dakota

Vermont

Wisconsin

Dietitians:

Hi-R-Ed Online University is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Commission on Dietetic Regulation (CDR), provider # NU003. The programs listed above will earn the participant continuing education credit upon successful completion of the post-test. The number of credits available varies by course--see the list above for the number of credits available.

Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses fulfill the continuing education requirements for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered in all 50 states.

Registered Dietitians are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Social Workers:

Hi-R-Ed Online University, provider #1091, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Hi-R-Ed Online University maintains responsibility for the program.

ASWB Approval Period: 2/28/19- 2/28/22. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

Where noted, Hi-R-Ed Online University's courses are approved for continuing education credit for social workers by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board.

Social workers are required by their state of practice to complete between 20 - 40 hours of continuing education credits every 2 years. Consult your state board for specifics.

Case Managers:

Courses denoted as approved for case managers are approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) for continuing education credit hours as noted on the first page of each course. Approval number on file with both Hi-R-Ed Online University and the Commission for Case Manager Certification as directed by CCMC.

Certified Case Managers are required to complete 80 clock hours of approved continuing education every 5 years.

All continuing education and training courses receive approval based on your clinical specialty and state of licensure.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you meet all credentialing requirements for the state and agency that issues your license(s). Certain states may have special requirements that cannot be maintained through courses given outside of a classroom environment.

North Carolina: RNs and LPNs: For reinstatement or relicensure, a plan for continued competence and completion of one of the following is required: 1) National certification or re-certification by a national credentialing body recognized by the Board. 2) 30 contact hours of continued education. 3) Completion of a Board approved refresher course. 4) Completion of a minimum of two semester hours of post-licensure academic education related to nursing practice--OR--15 contact hours of continued education and one of the following: 1) Completion of a nursing project as principal investigator or co-investigator to include statement of problem, project objectives, methods, date of completion and summary of findings. 2) Authoring or co-authoring a nursing related article, paper, book or book chapter. 3) Developing and conducting a nursing continuing education presentation or presentations totaling a minimum of five contact hours, including program brochure or course syllabi, objectives, date and location of presentation, and approximate number of attendees. 4) 640 hours of active practice within previous 2 years.

South Carolina: The license of every person licensed under the provisions of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the state must be renewed biennially by April 30.
Demonstration of competency for renewal of an active RN or LPN license biennially requires documented evidence of at least one of the following requirements during the licensure period: 1) Completion of thirty contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board 2) Maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board 3) Completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board; OR 4) Verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board

Virginia: Effective August 1, 2013, continued competency regulations went into effect. These regulations affected licensure renewals beginning August 1, 2015. For licensure renewal, RNs shall complete at least one of the following activities: Current specialty certification by a national certifying organization, as defined in 18VAC90-20-10. Completion of a minimum of three credit hours of post-licensure academic education relevant to nursing practice, offered by a regionally-accredited college or university. A board-approved refresher course in nursing. Completion of nursing-related, evidence-based practice project or research study. Completion of publication as the author or co-author during a renewal cycle. Teaching a nursing-related course resulting in no less than three semester hours of college credit or specialty certification. Teaching nursing-related continuing education courses for up to 30 contact hours. 15 contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences or courses relevant to the practice of nursing and 640 hours of active practice as a nurse. 30 contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences or courses relevant to the practice of nursing.