The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the assessment, diagnosis, planning, informed consent of the patient.  After studying the information here, you will be able to-

• Define the nursing fundamentals of patient assessment
• Diagnosis, planning, informed consent
• Documentation; be familiar with the diagnostic components as outlined by the North American Nursing Diagnostic Association (NANDA)
• Understand the documentation requirements as mandated by the Joint Commission

This course will be discontinued February 15, 2012.  Please plan to complete the test before the end of that day if you wish to earn contact hours for it.

The purpose of this course is to summarizes the critical, current issues in healthcare law and techniques that healthcare professionals can use to avoid healthcare litigation. After participants study the information presented here, they will be able to:

• To become familiar with legal terminology.
• To become familiar with the types of laws affecting hospitals and nursing practice including contract law, employment law, and malpractice law.

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational direct care services. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List what is needed for a complete exposure history
• Discuss ethical and legal considerations in designing direct care services
• Explain what is involved in each of the levels of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational disabilitycase management. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Discuss the importance of Return to Work Programs
• List the different types of disability policies and what they include
• State reasons for using a multidisciplinary approach to case management

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational disaster planning. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations requiring emergency plans
• List the priorities in development of a disaster plan
• Name features of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational environmental health. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Differentiate between risk assessment, risk management and risk communication
• Name Federal Agencies responsible for issues related to the environment
• List areas at risk for environmental hazards

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational environmental health and safety. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Knowledge of psychosocial factors contributing to negative working environments
• Explain objectives of an Employee Assistance Program
• Discuss behaviors that can be targeted in health promotion programs

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational health education. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Knowledge of psychosocial factors contributing to negative working environments
• Explain objectives of an Employee Assistance Program
• Discuss behaviors that can be targeted in health promotion programs

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational health history. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Explain the history of the development of the Occupational Health and Environmental Nurse profession
• Discuss the importance of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
• List National Health Goals of Healthy People 2010

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational health research. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Verbalize the process of conducting research
• List research priorities for Occupational and environmental Health Nurses
• Explain the Scope of Practice of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing

• Discuss the ethical issues that may arise in Occupational and environmental Health practices
• State the requirements within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Explain legal concepts relevant to practice of an Occupational and Environmental Health Nurse

• List the Six Phases of the Task Cycle Management Style
• Describe how management theories have evolved through the years
• Explain why image and power are important in management

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational prevention of illness and injury.   After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Provide examples of personal protective equipment
• Discuss the OSHA Hearing Conservation Program
• State the phases of an emergency preparedness plan

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about occupational scientific foundations.   After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Have knowledge of epidemiology and it’s role in OHN
• Describe what is meant by Industrial Hygiene
• Understand types of exposures and the effect on the body