Educational modules for vendors & manufacturer representatives to fulfill requirements of vendor-credentialing programs
Educational modules for vendors & manufacturer representatives to fulfill requirements of vendor-credentialing programs
Please select a topic from the course list below. The cost to view each program is $25. Accreditation for 1 CEU is also available through ACI, IAHCSMM, CBSPD, CBIC and California Board of Nursing. Viewers will have to complete a short knowledge-check after each course in order to qualify for 1 CEU. Attendees will be automatically emailed their certificate of completion the next day.
Define bloodborne pathogens and who are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Identify key aspects of a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. Describe methods for controlling exposure to bloodborne pathogens and what to do when exposed.
Identify the Electrical safety clinical environment and the physiological effects of electricity. Outline the distribution of electrical power and isolated power systems. Review electrical safety codes and standards, including: Protection, Power distribution, Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), Lockout/tag-out (LOTO), & Examples of fatal accidents.
Understand the following terms and how they relate to fire safety in any medical facility. Review the Fire triangle and define the Common Sources of Ignition. Discuss the Common Fuels in the Operating Room and how to use and classify a fire extinguisher. Outline what a Fire Evacuation Plan is and identify Your responsibilities in a fire.
Explore the purpose of setting national patient safety goals. Discuss the Joint Commission's role in setting and auditing to these goals. Explain potential consequences to facilities when non-compliance to these safety goals are found during a Joint Commission audit.
Discuss what HIPAA stands for and the history of why it was created. Explore why everyone in a facility must understand just what is protected under the act and that even roles without direct patient contact have HIPAA responsibilities. Outline what kind of penalties can be imposed if HIPAA regulations are broken.
Describe what a pandemic is and how to prevent the spread of illness. Identify types of viruses that can cause pandemics and how to recognize their symptoms.
Describe title 21 CFR part 803, Medical Device Reporting (MDR), and Electronic Medical Device Reporting (eMDR). Discuss the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA), MedSun: Medical Product Safety Network. Review the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database.
Outline what is AdvaMed and what are its goals. Describe how AdvaMed applies to medical technology in the U.S.
Define asepsis and healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Describe basic principles of aseptic technique, and key factors that breach aseptic technique. Apply knowledge of aseptic technique through common scenarios you may experience.
Identify the reasons why the study of ethics is important. Explain the nature and meaning of business ethics. Clarify the difference between ethics and the law and between ethics and ethos.
Understand the basics of operating room etiquette and communication. Introduction to the sterile field. Understand your unique role in the operating room and how it impacts the patient.
Discuss performance expectations related to products and services. Determining training and development need to demonstrate competency. Identify the role of core competencies in the delivery of products and services.
Define non-ionizing radiation and provide examples in healthcare settings. Describe basic radiation safety precautions. Apply radiation safety information to common scenarios you may experience.