ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIAS: INSIGHTS FOR EARLY DETECTION AND CARE PLANNING 1 MANDATORY 3 CONTACT HOURS $24.97 Course Code: ANCCTX03ZD This course fulfills the geriatric requirement for nurses whose practice includes older adults. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are complex conditions that impact cognitive function and daily life. Early detection and diagnosis are crucial for effective management and improving quality of life. Key concepts covered in this course include recognizing early warning signs, utilizing cognitive assessment tools like the MMSE and MoCA, and understanding both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Developing comprehensive care plans and involving caregivers in the process are essential for providing holistic care and staying informed about emerging treatments and ongoing research is vital for advancing dementia care. By integrating these key concepts, healthcare professionals can better support patients and their families through the ongoing and evolving challenges of dementia. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN TEXAS, 2ND EDITION 16 MANDATORY 1 CONTACT HOUR $14.97 Course Code: ANCCTX01RR This course fulfills the Human Trafficking requirement. This course focuses on an overview of human trafficking; how human trafficking occurs; ways to identify those who may be trafficked, including the health and mental health impact; response and safety protocols; and victim resources. It meets the one-hour Texas requirement for healthcare professionals. This course has
been approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS
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MANDATORY Course Code: ANCCTX02JP This course fulfills the Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics requirement. The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of nursing in Texas in order to increase compliance and improve patient care. Texas nurses are legally obligated to be aware of standards that govern professional accountability. Information contained in this course is not intended to be used in lieu of lawful guidelines, but as a learning tool that increases the understanding of some regulations as they apply to nurses who are licensed within the state of Texas. DIZZINESS AND VERTIGO 40 ELECTIVE 10 CONTACT HOURS 5 ℞ HOURS $59.97 Course Code: ANCCTX10DV Dizziness is a nonspecific term used by patients to describe symptoms related to vestibular dysfunction, presyncope, 2 CONTACT HOURS $19.97 disequilibrium, psychiatric disorders, and other etiologies. A primary complaint of dizziness accounts for 5.6 million clinic visits annually in the United States. Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of dizziness is very important. Dizziness and vertigo in the elderly elevates risks for falls, the leading cause of disability and death from injury in this population. However, considerable practice variations exist in the management of dizziness and vertigo. This variance between guideline recommendations and clinical practice suggests an important role for educational intervention. THYROID DYSFUNCTION 79 ELECTIVE 4 CONTACT HOURS 2 ℞ HOURS $28.97 Course Code: ANCCTX04TY As a result of the high prevalence of thyroid conditions, nurses and other healthcare providers frequently encounter patients with thyroid dysfunction. The purpose of this course is to provide the most current information regarding thyroid disease to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment and optimum patient outcomes. COURSE PARTICIPANT SHEET 101 Required to receive credit
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