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This module explores the realities of this issue, and the ways that case managers can help. The module begins by looking at how the status of elders has shifted over the centuries, the persisting myths about the elderly (that they are unproductive, or unable to adapt), the impact of abuse on elders (such as shorter life spans) and the demographic shifts among the elderly.
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Identifying child abuse is a complex process—in part because victims and perpetrators are typically not open about the abuse—so this module offers some guidance in identifying the warning signs and explaining the protocol for intervening.
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This module begins by exploring how child abuse has been viewed over the centuries, and how laws protecting children have been a relatively recent development.
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Unless people are trained to look for it, DV/IPV is rarely identified—so this module lays the groundwork for good identification and intervention skills. It begins by detailing safety plans for victims, and which professionals could make up the team of helpers.
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This module begins by looking at the history of domestic abuse—how abusive behavior, especially to wives, was condoned for centuries—and how, despite laws to protect victims, many victims still hide their abuse out of shame.
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The course will provide a number of helpful insights into humor and play in children and elderly patients.
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This course, Hospice & Palliative Care, discusses the goals and challenges in palliative care. This course further describes major symptoms encountered in terminal illness and treatment options.
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This course will help social workers understand the ramifications of living with gluten intolerance and its impact on emotional, mental, and physical health.
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While this home-study course thoroughly examines the issues in pathogenesis and the etiology of Fibromyalgia, the controversies regarding the clinical features of this disorder are also covered.
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The Emotions, Mood and Pain home study course discusses the physiological connections between moods, emotions and pain. The course discusses how chronic pain can affect moods and emotions of those suffering with it.
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The Emotions, Mood and Pain home study course discusses the physiological connections between moods, emotions and pain. The course discusses how chronic pain can affect moods and emotions of those suffering with it.
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This course will help the health care professional advise patients regarding unhealthy weight obsession, self-image issues, and erroneous beliefs about food, diet, weight and health.
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ndependent Study to provide the definition of a traumatic brain injury and basic information about the types of TBI that occur, the frequency and causes of TBI, and the levels of severity of brain injury.
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This module explores the various levels of licensure, credentialing, certification, and codes of conduct that have been set for the case managers who serve patients.
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This module explores one of the most basic but critical parts of a CM’s job: navigating a patient through the transitions of care within his or her treatment.
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This module explores the different components of an effective resource management plan, primarily utilization management, the process of determining the most efficient and effective treatment for a patient.
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This module explores how CMs engage with the organization’s operating revenue system and various claim issues–such as with Medicare and the Recovery Audit Contractor Program—as well as commercial claims.
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This module explores a number of intangible skills that can help CMs do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
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Chronic pain affects more than 100 million individuals within the U.S. Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Pain is a symptom of most disease processes therefore understanding pain and its effect on the patient is imperative for all members of the medical team involved in that patient’s care.
Becoming a caregiver for a person suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementing condition is a long-term process and a demanding one. Just as a caregiver adapts to one set of behaviors that challenge their resources, another set of behaviors arise and the caregiver must switch strategies.
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