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After you have registered on the preceding pages you may select a course from those below by clicking on the title. Each course's learning objectives are listed beneath it. Continuing education credits awarded are listed by profession in the columns to the right of each title.

 

Questions about accreditations for your jurisdiction? Scroll to the bottom of this page

     course awards CEs for:

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
  Talking Incontinence
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Identify 3 complications due to unmanaged incontinence.
2.
Discuss 3 techniques to better manage incontinence in your patients.
3.
Review 2 problem-solving methods useful in phone and in-person visits.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Strike the Spike: Combating Post-Meal Glucose Spikes
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1.
Describe three risks associated with postprandial hyperglycemia.
2.
Define three methods for detecting postprandial glucose spikes.
3.
Describe how to successfully apply two lifestyle and two medical interventions to improve postprandial glucose control.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Mental Health Considerations in Diabetes Management
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Identify 3 areas of wellness impacted by living with diabetes.
2.
Describe 3 examples of language to reduce stigma and empower people with diabetes.
3. List 4 symptoms of diabetes distress
.

4. Identify 2 groups at higher risk for mental health decompensation within the diabetes community.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Dementia and Incontinence
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1.
Describe three changes that occur in dementia.
2.
Define two regions of the brain and why cognitive losses occur.
3.
Distinguish two positive strategies in coping with changes.

4. Describe two approaches to managing incontinence and basic personal care.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

  Exercise Prescription for the Diabetes Patient
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1.
Describe two key benefits of exercise in the management of diabetes.
2.
Define three strategies for minimizing the potential risks associated with physical activity.
3.
List at least two tools used in the development of a customized exercise plan, and how to use them.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

course awards CEs for:

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
  Keep 'em Out of the Hospital: Sick-Day Diabetes Management
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Identify two safety risk factors specific to patients with diabetes on sick days.
2.
Describe two facets of the physiology that increases risk to people with diabetes on sick days.
3.
Identify three appropriate medication adjustments to reduce patient risks on sick days.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

  Nutrition Principles in Diabetes Care
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe at least 2 impacts of macronutrients on blood sugar.
2.
Identify 2 nutrient deficiency risks common to people with diabetes.
3.
Discuss 3 socio-economic barriers to nutrition planning for people with diabetes.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Diabetes Complications & Prevention
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe 2 key aspects the role of the pathology of diabetes in the development of micro- and macrovascular diabetes-related complications.
2.
Identify 3 pharmaceutical interventions to reduce the risks of diabetes-related complications.
3.
Define 2 lifestyle interventions to reduce the risks of diabetes-related complications.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Continence Management: Avoiding Complications & Providing Better Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. List and define 2 categories of incontinence.
2. List at least 3 steps for assessing incontinence.
3. Identify 2 potential complications of incontinence
.

4. Describe 2 strategies to improve continence care.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Management and Prevention of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe 2 risk factors for incontinence-associated dermatitis.
2. Compare 2 characteristics of IAD with pressure injury.
3.
Describe 2 strategies for the prevention of IAD.

4. List 3 management strategy options for IAD.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

course awards CEs for:

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
 

Management of the Patient with a Urinary Catheter
Upon completion of this course the learner 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

yes

 

Medical Standards of Care
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe each of the three uses for "Standards of Care".
2. Define how the standard of care benchmarks can be used.
3.
Discuss the three goals for patient satisfaction using standards of care.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Measurement Tools for Patient Satisfaction and Experience
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Define "patient satisfaction" and "patient experience" in the context of home health care.
2. Describe 2 potential uses for patient satisfaction data in home health care.
3.
List 2 characteristics of home health care patient satisfaction.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Value-Based Payment Models
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe at least 2 reasons why alternative payment models are needed.
2. List and define 3 payment models.
3.
Describe Medicare's 2 main reasons for developing the shared savings model as they pertain the provider.

4. List 2 areas of growth for providers in the future.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

  A Guide to the Effective Use of Diabetes Medications
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe the effect of dietary carbohydrate intake on post-prandial blood glucose.
2.
Describe 2 characteristics of carbohydrate counting in the dietary management of blood glucose.
3.
List 2 conditions with specific recommendations to include carbohydrate counting as a part of medical nutrition therapy.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

course awards CEs for

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
 

Continuous Glucose Monitors: State of the Art in Diabetes Care
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. List at least 3 justifications for using a CGM.
2. Name at least 4 common system options and their functions.
3.
Define at least 3 benefits of CGMs.

4. Describe 3 ways CGM system performance can be optimized.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

  Ostomy Basics and Patient Education
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. List and define 3 key areas of patient education regarding stoma care that should be completed before discharge.
2.
Describe at least 2 stomal complications and how the patient should care for them.
3.
List and define at least 3 patient accessible resources available to support your ostomy patient.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Hypoglycemia: Awareness and Prevention
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. List and describe 2 causes of hypoglycemia.
2.
Describe the 15-15 Rule and how it applies to hypoglycemia.
3.
List 3 actions to prevent hypoglycemic episodes in patients with diabetes.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Insulin Pump Therapy
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Define 3 benefits of insulin pumps.
2.
Describe at least 4 things to consider when using an insulin pump.
3.
List at least 4 areas to be covered when educating the patient.

4. List at least 3 benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

Carbohydrate Counting: A Primer
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Describe the effect of dietary carbohydrate intake on post-prandial blood glucose.
2.
Describe 2 characteristics of carbohydrate counting in the dietary management of blood glucose.
3.
List 2 conditions with specific recommendations to include carbohydrate counting as a part of medical nutrition therapy.

1.0

1.0

1.0

yes

 

course awards CEs for

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
  Documentation for Urological Supplies Coverage
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1.
List 3 reasons why proper documentation of urology supplies is important.
2.
Describe 3 characteristics of proper documentation for urological supplies.
3.
List 3 reasons why reimbursement for urological supplies may be denied.
1.0 1.0 1.0 yes
  Implications for Weight Loss as a Tool in the Management of Diabetes
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1.
Describe one way that excess weight may increase the risk for comorbidities in diabetes.
2.
List 3 benefits of weight maintenance/loss in type 2 diabetes management
3.
Describe at least one method to promote weight loss in type 2 diabetes.
1.0 1.0 1.0 yes
  The Effects of Stress in Diabetes
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Define and differentiate acute and chronic stressors in diabetes management.
2.
Describe two consequences of stress on diabetes management
3.
List three approaches to reduce psychological stress in diabetes clients.
1.0 1.0 1.0 yes
  Continuous Glucose Monitoring and the Path Towards Automated Insulin Delivery
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. Identify three advantages integrated CGMs offer
2. Describe three system options
3. Define how CGMs are integrating with insulin delivery devices
1.0 1.0 1.0 yes
  Documentation Essentials in Wound Care
Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
1. List three reasons why proper wound documentation is important
2. Describe three characteristics of proper wound documentation
3. List and describe three types of documentation beyond characteristics of the wound
1.0 1.0 1.0 yes
 

course awards CEs for

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
  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 yes
  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 yes
 

Essentials of Diabetes Care

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 yes
 

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 yes
  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 yes
 

course awards CEs for

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
 

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 yes
 

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 yes
  Caring for your Ostomy Patient
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 yes
 

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 yes
  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 yes
 

course awards CEs for

nurse case
manager
social
worker
offers certificate for clinicians with non-qualifying credential
  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 yes
  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 yes
 

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 yes
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.

All courses may be used toward fulfilling the following state requirements:
We 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 30/30/ 2 yrs
Florida 24/24/ 2 yrs
Georgia 30/30/ 2 yrs
Hawaii 30/30/ 2 yrs
Idaho 15/15/ 2 yrs
Illinois 20/20/ 2 yrs
Iowa 36/36/ 3 yrs
Kansas 30/30/ 2 yrs
Kentucky 14/14/ 1 yrs
Louisiana RN 5/5/ 1 yr
Maryland Refresher course only
Massachusetts 15/15/ 2 yrs
Michigan 25/25/ 2 yrs
Minnesota RN, LPN 24/24/ 2 yrs
Mississippi RN, LVN 20/20/2 yrs
Montana 24/24/2 yrs
Nebraska 20/20/ 2 yrs
New Jersey 30/30/ 2 yrs
Nevada RN, LPN 30/30/ 2 yrs
New Hampshire 30/30/ 2 yrs
New Mexico 30/30/ 2 yrs
New York

3hrs infection control/4 yrs

2 hrs child abuse/1 yr(new RNs only)

North Carolina* See below
North Dakota 12/12/ 2 yrs
Ohio 24/24/ 2 yrs
Oklahoma 24/24/ 2 yrs
Oregon* See below
Pennsylvania 30/30/ 2 yrs
Puerto Rico 30/20/ 2 yrs
Rhode Island 10/10/ 2 yrs
South Carolina* 30/30/ 2 yrs & see below
Tennessee 5/5/2 yrs
Texas 20/20 /2 yrs
Utah 30/30/ 2 yrs
Virginia* See below
Washington 45/45 3 yrs
West Virginia RN, LPN 12/12/ 2 yrs
Wyoming 20/20/ 2 yrs
Guam 30/30/ 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
Indiana
Maine
Missouri
South Dakota

Vermont

Wisconsin

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: 2/28/22- 2/28/25. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

 State License types Total CEs Required Interval in years
AL LBSWs, LMSWs, LICSWs, LICSWs-PIP and LGSWs 30 2
AK LCSWs, LBSWs, and LMSW 45 2
AZ LCSWs, LBSWs, and LMSWs 30 2
AR LCSWs, LMSWs, and LSWs 30 2
CA LCSWs 36 2
CO LCSWs, LISWs, LSWs, and RSWs 40 2
CT LCSWs, LMSWs, and LSWs 15 1
DE LCSWs 40 2
  LBSWs  20 2
  LMSWs 30 2
DC LICSWs, LISWs, LGSWs, and LSWAs 40 2
FL LCSWs and CMSWs 30 2
GA LCSWs and LMSWs 35 2
HI LBSWs, LCSWs, and LSWs 45 3
IL LCSW, LSW 30 2
IA LISW, LMSW, LBSW 27 2
ID LCSWs, LMSWs, LMSWIs and LSWs 20 1
IN LCSWs and LSWs 40 2
KS LASWs, LBSWs, LMSWs, and LSCSWs 40 2
KY LCSWs and CSWs 30 3
LA LCSWs, LMSWs, CSWs, and RSWs 20 1
ME LCSWs, LMSWs, LSWs, and LSXs 25 2
MD LCSWs, LGSWs, LSWs, and LCSWs-C 40 2
MA LICSWs  30 2
  LCSWs 20 2
  LSWs 15 2
  LSWAs 10 2
MI LCSWs, LMSWs 45 3
MN LICSWs, LISWs, LGSWs, and LSWs 40 2
MS LCSWs, LMSWs, and LSWs 40 2
MO LBSWs, LCSWs, LMSWs, and LAMSWs 30 2
MT LCSWs 20 2
NE CMSWs and CSWs 32 2
NV LSWs and LASWs 30 2
NH LICSWs 40 2
NJ LCSWs 40 2
  LSWs 30 2
  CSWs 20 2
NM LISWs, LCSWs, LBSWs, and LMSWs 30 2
NY LMSWs and LCSWs 36 3
NC LCSWs, LCSWAs, CMSWs, CSWMs, and CSWs 40 2
ND LBSWs, LCSWs, and LMSWs 30 2
OH LISWs and LSWs 30 2
OK LCSWs, LMSWs, LSWs, LSW-ADMs and LSWAs 16 1
OR LCSWs 40 2
  LMSWs 30 2
  RBSWs 20 2
  CSWAs 0 0
PA CSWs, BSWs, and SWs 30 2
RI LICSWs, and LCSWs a 30 2
SC LBSWs, LMSWs, LISWs-AP, and LISWs-CP 40 2
SD CSWs, CSWs-PIP, SWs, and SWAs 30 2
TN LBSWs 9 1
  LMSWs 12 1
  LCSWs and LAPSWs 15 1
TX LBSWs, LCSWs, LMSWs, and LMSWs-AP 30 2
UT LCSWs 40 2
  CSWs and SSWs 20 2
VT LICSWs 20 2
  LMSWs 10 2
VA LCSWs 30 2
  LMSWs and LBSWs 15 2
WA SWIs and SWAs 36 2
  SWIAs and SWAAs 18 1
WV LCSWs, LICSWs, LGSWs, and LSWs 30 2
WI LCSWs, CISWs, CAPSWs, and CSWs 30 2
WY LCSWs and CSWs 45 2

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. Some states have
specific limits on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning.

Hi-R-Ed.Rick Fields-Gardner
Copyright � 2006  [Hi-R-Ed]. All rights reserved.
Revised: 07/22/24.