2010 - Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is no longer a phenomenon; sadly enough it has become a reality. Learn the factors that make healthcare professionals reluctant to intervene in these situations and take action to help the victim. Every healthcare professional needs to familarize him/herself with Domestic Violence from the perspective of both the batterer and the victim; identify the physical, emotional, and psychological evidence of domestic violence; and recognize the populations affected by domestic violence.
Meets AACN requirements.

NOTE: This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD LM, FL BD Nurs, FL BD RespCare, FL CN RD/N, FL OF SchoolPsych

2010 Comprehensive HIV/AIDS

The DOH-BRC has approved this comprehensive HIV/AIDS course as meeting the mandatory requirements for radiology professionals to be licensed or for license renewal in the state of Florida. This All-In-One HIV/AIDS curriculum includes related prevention, exposure, infections, management and treatment, as well as a comprehensive coverage of OSHA standards and the description of the Florida Omnibus Act (including Amendment).

NOTE: This is a Mandatory course for radiological licensures.
Provider #3201064 Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Control course #11002447.
If you are looking for HIV/AIDS CEU please see our individual accredited HIV/AIDS courses listed in our course catalog.

Accreditors: DOH-BRC

2010 Critical Care Nursing Series

Future Critical Care Nurses! Are you interested in growing your skills and enhancing your career path by becoming a Critical Care Nurse? Not sure you have the time? The CCN course series was designed for the busy healthcare professional and is delivered in a unique multimedia learning format - available online or on CD-ROM. After purchasing the series, participants may review each course for a full year. Credit is immediately available after successfully completing the posttest and survey for each course. With echelon's online CCN program You do have time for your future!

2010 ECG Series - Introduction to Basic Dysrhythmias

Nursing professionals! This 4 course program offers 12 CE Credits. Learn the very latest about Basic Dysrhythmias: Anatomy and Physiology, ECG, Rhythms, Treatment and Pharmacologics.

2010 Mandatory Nursing Continuing Education Courses - End of Life, Domestic Violence, Reduction of Medical Errors, and 3 HIV/AIDS

This series covers the 6 mandatory courses that nurses are required to take in Florida and other states. The courses are delivered in a unique multimedia learning format and are available online or on CD-ROM. Credit for each course is immediately available after successfully completing the posttest and survey. Participants have one year after purchasing the series to complete each course. Accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing which is accepted by most states.

3D Techniques for CT

3D CT ! Learn the latest technology in 3D imaging techniques for Computed Tomography.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC

Administering Blood Transfusions

Discover the latest on Administering Blood Transfusions. This course was developed by a leading nurse educator and provides vital insight into this important topic.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

Anatomy and Physiology Review for Nuclear Medicine Technology

Get a comprehensive review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, and electrophysiology directed towards Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC

Cardiac Electrophysiology for Nuclear Medicine Technology

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD Nurs

Cardiovascular System Series

This series was designed for the busy healthcare professional looking to expand their knowledge base of the cardiovascular system. These courses meet all criteria and have been approved by the AHRA (American Healthcare Radiology Administrators) and the FBN (Florida Board of Nursing). Each course is presented in a unique multimedia learning format and allows you to schedule your education time. After purchasing the courses, participants may review the course for a full year.

CCN: Cardiovascular − A & P and Hemodynamics

This in-depth explanation of the cardiovascular system is the first in a series of five courses exploring the heart in structure, function, heart failure, disease, injury and medications. This course reviews the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, the role of circulationg blood in meeting celluar needs, mainataining hemostasis, and much more.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, ahra, FL CN RD/N, FL BD LM, FL OF SchoolPsych

CCN: Cardiovascular − Case Studies and Medications

Follow several cardiovascular-associated case studies through patient presentation, diagnosis, treatment, medications, surgery, and outcomes.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, ahra

CCN: Cardiovascular − Heart Disease and Injury

Surgical intervention and treatments are presented for cardiovascular disease states. Also discussed are cardiac structure disorders, aortic pathology, aneurysms and arrhythmias.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, ahra

CCN: Cardiovascular − Patient Assessment and Diagnostic Tests

If you would you like to learn the techniques for auscultating heart sounds and how to recognize findings of normal and abnormal heart sounds, you will love this course. You will also learn about invasive and non-invasive procedures for evaluating cardiovascular dysfunction, and much more.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, ahra

CCN: Cardiovascular: Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure

Learn about the risk factors associated with acute coronary syndrome. Also discussed are STEMI and NSTEMI, left and right ventricular failure, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms and medical management of acute coronary syndrome.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, ahra

CCN: Endocrine − Hormones and Glands

This course covers the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostics and treatment for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, adrenal insufficiency, pheochromocytoma, Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease and hypoparathyroidism.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Endocrine - Diabetes

What are the specific protocols and guidelines for management of patients with diabetes to obtain optimal outcomes? Here is a great source!

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, FL CN RD/N, FL BD LM, FL BD RespCare, FL OF SchoolPsych

CCN: Gastrointestinal System

Attention Nursing Professionals! Learn more about the structures and function of the GI system.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Hematology − A&P and RBCs

Attention Nursing Professionals! Learn more about RBCs and the structures and function of the hematologic system.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Hematology − Maintaining Hemostasis and Immune Function

Attention Nursing Professionals: Learn about the different components of the immune system and factors that play a key role in maintaining hemostasis in the body.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, FL CN RD/N, FL BD LM, FL OF SchoolPsych

CCN: Hematology − White Blood Cells

All blood cells come from the Pluripotent Stem Cells. Find out how white blood cells are developed and their multiple functions.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Introduction to the Critical Care Nursing Program

Learn the best practices for successful online learning and navigating the internet.

CCN: Mentoring

Develop and enhance your mentoring skills!

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Multisystem Failure − Shock

Critical care nurses will become adept at identifying the various types and phases of shock, along with their clinical presentations. This course also covers SIRS and MODS.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Multisystem Failure − Shock Class and Treatment

Learn how to identify the cause, presentation, and treatment for a patient experiencing each type of shock.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Neurology − A&P and Assessment

Attention Critical Care Nurses! You won't want to miss this extensive overview of neurological assessments and management of the critically ill patient.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Neurology − Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Examine the various causes for brain and spinal cord injuries, methods of treatment, and nursing care requirements for treating patients.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Neurology − Disease States and Medications

Identifying neurology problems such as CNS infections, neuromuscular diseases, neurological tumors and medications commonly used in the neurological arena are just some of the objectives covered in this course.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Neurology − Strokes

Strokes, hematomas and hemorrhages; learn about epidural, subdural, intracranial, intraventricular and subarachnoid bleeds; explore causes, diagnosis and treatments.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Preceptors Promote Expert Practice

Develop and enhance your preceptor skills!

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Pulmonary − A&P and Arterial Blood Gases

How does the body regulate gas exchange and maintain acid/base balance? Learn about structure, functions and clinical presentations of people with pulmonary problems.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Pulmonary − Assessment and Airway Management

Assisting, supporting, and maintaining ventilation is the number one concern, either for short term or long term care. Presented are modalities for keeping the respiratory system active.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Pulmonary − Disease States

Included in this course is the etiology and clinical presentation for patients presenting with acute respiratory failure, ARDs, COPD and asthma, and other pulmonary diseases such as lung cancer and pulmonary emboli.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Pulmonary − Ventilation and Chest Tubes

Find out about chest tubes and drainage systems, modes of ventilation, ventilator-associated pneumonia, suction and secretion management, plus the affect of ventilation on body systems.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Renal − A&P and Assessment

Learn more about the Renal System!
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient assessment
- Common diagnostic procedures

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

CCN: Renal − Abnormalities and Treatment

Treatment for Renal Abnormalities:
Do you know the causes, pathophysiology, and patient care? This course identifies some issues related to diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute and chronic renal failure.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, FL CN RD/N, FL BD LM, FL OF SchoolPsych

Dosage Calculation Review

Now there's a better way to prepare for Dosage Calculations. Dosage Calculation Review is designed to help health professionals enhance their dosage calculation skills and help reduce common medical errors. Other vital components of drug calculation will be reviewed. This course is a must for all health professionals.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs

End of Life: Palliative Care and Hospice

This dynamic course is for healthcare professionals who wish to learn the latest strategies for properly caring for and providing comfort to dying patients. Quality end of life care includes multiple dimensions.
Meets AACN requirements.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, FL BD LM, FL OF SchoolPsych, FL BD RespCare, FL CN RD/N

Endrocrine System Series

Looking to increase your knowledge of the Endrocrine System? Our nursing staff has paired together two courses that will cover the Hormones and Glands - etiology, signs, symptioms, diagnostics, treatment, AND Diabetes. These courses meet all criteria and have been approved by the FBN (Florida Board of Nursing). Each course is presented in a unique multimedia learning format and after purchasing the courses, participants may review them for a full year.

Ethnicity in Cardiovascular Care: Making a Difference

Physicians: Are there disparities in cardiovascular healthcare? Learn what the research shows.
Nurses: Learn how to be sensitive to disparities in care.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, FLHOSP, ahra

Fetal Abdominal Abnormalities

Multiple anomalies can occur in the fetal abdomen, and through this informative course, sonographers can learn about these abnormalities and associated anomalies.

Accreditors: DOH-BRC, ASRT

Fundamentals of PET/CT

Why wait? Learn the latest components, theory, use, and benefits of PET/CT technology and be on the leading edge.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC

Hematology Module

Looking to refresh your knowledge of Hematology? These 3 courses cover the study of blood, blood-producing tissues, and diseases of the blood. Accredited by the FBN (Florida Board of Nursing), these courses are presented in a unique multimedia learning format that allows you to complete as your schedule allows - after purchasing, participants may review for a full year.

HIV/AIDS - Prevention, Transmission, and Exposure Support

Updated information on HIV/AIDS prevention and transmission is now available to you. Don't miss it!
NOTE: The DOH-BRC does NOT approve the combination of all the 3 HIV/AIDS courses provided by echelon to count for the 4-hr HIV/AIDS education requirement for radiology professionals licensed in the state of Florida.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, DOH-BRC, ahra, FL BD Athtrain, FL BD CLS, FL CN RD/N, FL Elect CN, FL BD Massage, FL CN MedPhys, FL BD LM, FL BD NursHmAdmin, FL BD OrthPros, FL BD PhysTher, FL BD Podiatry, FL BD RespCare, FL OF SchoolPsych, FL BD EMS, FL BD Acupunct

HIV/AIDS: Clinical Management and Treatment Protocols

Don't miss the latest information on the clinical management and recommended treatments for HIV+ patients.
NOTE: The DOH-BRC does NOT approve the combination of all the 3 HIV/AIDS courses provided by echelon to count for the 4-hr HIV/AIDS education requirement for radiology professionals licensed in the state of Florida.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD Athtrain, FL BD CLS, FL BD LM, FL BD Massage, FL BD Nurs, FL BD NursHmAdmin, FL BD OrthPros, FL BD PhysTher, FL BD Podiatry, FL BD RespCare, FL BD EMS, FL CN RD/N, FL CN MedPhys, FL Elect CN, FL OF SchoolPsych

HIV/AIDS: Co- and Opportunistic Infections

Here now! Learn about AIDS-defining infections and the general guidelines to delay or prevent occurrences.
NOTE: The DOH-BRC does NOT approve the combination of all the 3 HIV/AIDS courses provided by echelon to count for the 4-hr HIV/AIDS education requirement for radiology professionals licensed in the state of Florida.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD Acupunct, FL BD Athtrain, FL BD CLS, FL BD LM, FL BD Massage, FL BD Nurs, FL BD NursHmAdmin, FL BD OrthPros, FL BD PhysTher, FL BD Podiatry, FL BD RespCare, FL BD EMS, FL CN RD/N, FL CN MedPhys, FL Elect CN, FL OF SchoolPsych

Home Health Training

This comprehensive program is designed to expedite the training process for entry level care givers, such as Personal Care Attendants. The posttest serves as a valuable gauge of the participant's level of knowledge.

Improving Patient Satisfaction for Imaging Centers

This course is a must for healthcare professionals who want to provide superior care. Tips from a leading imaging center have been compiled in this informative course that will greatly enhance patient satisfaction outcomes at their imaging centers.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD LM, FL BD Nurs, FL BD RespCare, FL CN RD/N

IMRT: Putting Principles into Clinical Practice

Attention Physicians and Physicists. IMRT is a revolutionary therapy for the treatment of cancer!
This program provides an interactive presentation of planning and treatment delivery, as well as quality assessment of accuracy and effectiveness of treatment.

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Intro to Basic Dysrhythmias (ECG) - Section I: A&P and ECG

A great opportunity for Nursing Professionals and Technologists! Review basic cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology including heart structure and function, leads and waveforms, and ECG strip analysis.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD Nurs

Intro to Basic Dysrhythmias (ECG) - Section II: Rhythms

Technologists and Nursing Professionals! Learn more about ECG Rhythms: identification criteria, causes, and treatment protocols.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD Nurs

Intro to Basic Dysrhythmias (ECG) - Section III: Treatment and Pharmacologics

Get a brief overview of pacemakers and an introduction to the pharmacologics generally used to manage dysrhythmias with this Critical Care Nursing course. Review the use, dosage, guidelines, and clinical impact of the drugs discussed. Also appropriate for Technologists.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD Nurs

Intro to Basic Dysrhythmias (ECG) - Section IV: Application Assessment of ECG Sections I, II, and III

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD Nurs

Myocardial Perfusion Testing

A 2009 updated course designed for nuclear medicine technologists that examines all aspects of myocardial perfusion imaging.

Accreditors: DOH-BRC, ahra

Neurology Series

Looking to refresh or expand on your knowledge of the nervous system? Informative, comprehensive, and presented in a unique multimedia learning format that allows you to schedule your education time around your busy life. Ater purchasing the course series, you have a full year to review and complete.

NMTCB Series

Preparing for the NMTCB Cardiology Exam? We can help. Cardiac Electrophysiology for Nuclear Medicine Technology, Stress Testing in Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technology, Myocardial Perfusion Testing, and Anatomy and Physiology Review for Nuclear Medicine Technology courses contain valuable information and interactive exercises that will aid you in your preparation for the exam. A total of 7 Credit Hours.

Phlebotomy Excellence - Module 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy Excellence and Online Learning

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Phlebotomist! This introductory course will give you the general online learning tools to successfully complete our Phlebotomy Excellence Program.

Phlebotomy Excellence - Module 2: Phlebotomy Safety

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Phlebotomists! Learn the best practice techniques to assure safety to both patients and caregivers during blood draws.

Phlebotomy Excellence - Module 3: The Patient Experience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Phlebotomists! Learn about the importance of delivering a "good" patient experience to a diverse population during blood draws.

Phlebotomy Excellence - Module 4: Blood Procurement

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Phlebotomists! Learn the steps and procedures needed in performing various blood draws.

Phlebotomy Excellence - Module 5: Special Procedures and Specimen Integrity

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Phlebotomists! Learn the steps in ensuring specimen integrity, as well as securing blood cultures and blood bank samples.

Phlebotomy Excellence - Module 6: Florida Infant Screening and Heel Stick Procedure

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Phlebotomists! Learn the importance and procedures of the Florida Infant Screening test.

Principles of Doppler Physics

This highly entertaining course features Nigel, the quirky science guy, who teaches Doppler ultrasound, volume flow rate, velocity calculations, and much more.

Accreditors: ASRT, DOH-BRC

Pulmonary System Series

Any interest in the respiratory system or diseases such as lung cancer and pulmonary emboli? This series focuses on information relating to or affecting the lungs and is presented in a unique multimedia learning format that allows you to schedule your education time around your busy life. After purchasing this course series, you have a full year to review and complete!

Radiation Safety for PET/CT

Is radiation safety a concern to you?
Check the 2009 Updates for this program! Learn more about contamination control measures, radiation monitoring, record keeping, exposure variables, dose determinants, and reporting.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC

Reduction of Medical Errors

Check the latest Joint Commission Updates! Meet certification requirements, while learning ways to reduce medical problems and create a positive working environment that effectively deals with potential error issues.

Accreditors: ahra, DOH-BRC, FL BD LM, FL BD Nurs, FL BD RespCare, FL CN RD/N, FL Elect CN, FL OF SchoolPsych

Spiritual Aspects of Nursing

A patient's spirit is an integral part of the healing process. Learn how to set reasonable spiritual goals for nursing interventions to promote healing.

Accreditors: FL BD Nurs, FL CN RD/N

Stress Testing in Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technology

Stress Testing in Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technology - 2009 Update is designed for nuclear technologists specializing in nuclear cardiology in the area of exercise stress testing with and without pharmacologic agents.

Accreditors: DOH-BRC, ahra

Upper Extremity Venous Duplex Examination

Venus, the robotic instructor, and V1K, as his helper, guide Sonographers to properly perform an upper extremity duplex examination in this animated, yet comprehensive course. Simulations are given for user interaction.

Accreditors: DOH-BRC, ASRT

Women and Heart Disease

PHYSICIANS, NURSES, and TECHNOLOGISTS - Understand the awareness issues, risk factors, and treatment options for women and heart disease.

Accreditors: DOH-BRC, FL BD Nurs, FLHOSP, ahra