Online Education

20CE057 - Accounting for Home Care: The Role of Treatment Logs in Bleeding Disorder Self-Management

This online learning activity aims to enable the learner to gain knowledge concerning the role and importance of treatment log-keeping for hemophilia home treatment; different types of treatment logs and their features; patient/provider viewpoints on treatment logs; and the clinical and research application of these logs.

• Review three variables associated with improved outcomes for persons with hemophilia
• Describe the initial concerns about home treatment of bleeding disorders and the underlying need to maintain a record of treatments administered
• Differentiate paper and electronic treatment logs
• Identify an application designed specifically for women with bleeding disorders to track symptoms of and treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding
• Examine the ideal features of a mobile application to improve self-management among persons with bleeding disorders
• Discuss patient viewpoints concerning treatment logs
• Introduce potential applications of treatment logs in clinical practice

Nurses, nurse practitioners, and other multidisciplinary hemophilia treatment center staff engaged in the care of persons with bleeding disorders who utilize home treatment to manage or prevent bleeding episodes

This online learning activity is concerned with maintaining records of bleeding disorder treatments administered at home. It starts by describing the evolution of bleeding disorder treatment to the home and early providing concerns about home care. It then differentiates paper and electronic treatment log systems and lists several examples of both. It also identifies methods for tracking heavy menstrual bleeding and other symptoms among females with hemophilia and carriers. The activity goes on to consider the ideal features of a mobile application to improve self-management of persons with bleeding disorders. Finally, the activity discusses patient viewpoints on treatment logs and introduces potential applications of treatment logs in clinical practice.

• Natalie Duncan, MPH

June 9, 2020

5:00 PM Eastern, June 9, 2022

The estimated time to complete this activity is 45 minutes. In order to receive contact hours, you must complete the following prior to the course expiration date:

• Read the Program Announcement Form
• Complete the learning activity
• Complete the evaluation
• Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better
• Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 0.75 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

If you have any questions about this activity, please contact Natalie Duncan in Indianapolis, IN, 317-871-0011 ext 273, toll-free 877-256-8837, or via email at nduncan@ihtc.org. For technical support please email support@partnersprn.org or open a ticket in the Partners Support Center.

• 2 gigabytes of RAM
• High speed internet connection
• Any one Internet browser:
  • Firefox (Most Current Version)
  • Safari (Most Current Version)
  • Google Chrome (Most Current Version)
  • MS Internet Explorer (Most Current Version)
  • Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
  • All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.
• Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
• All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.

19CE063 - Hemophilia in History I: Early Accounts and Interventions

Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the early historical context that informs our modern understanding of hemophilia. Such knowledge is expected to enhance compassion of hemophilia providers toward patients and to facilitate high quality care.

• Interpret the historical records that represent the earliest known observations of hemophilia
• Differentiate the models of coagulation in terms of nomenclature utilized and pathways depicted
• Identify early compounds or products utilized in the treatment of hemophilia
• Explain the appearance, spread, and disappearance of hemophilia in the royal families of Europe

Clinical staff including nurses, social workers, physical therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary providers involved in the management of persons with hemophilia receiving care in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) network

This online learning activity includes discussion of the historical figures and events in early conceptions of hemophilia as a heritable bleeding diathesis, of the first models of coagulation, of unproven attempts to treat the condition, of the appearance of hemophilia in the royal families of Europe, and of the discoveries that led to our modern conception of and treatment products for hemophilia.

• Natalie Duncan, MPH
• Jim Munn, MS, BS, BSN, RN-BC
• Susan Zappa, RN-BC, CPN

June 1, 2020

5:00 PM Eastern, June 1, 2022

The estimated time to complete this activity is 45 minutes. In order to receive contact hours, you must complete the following prior to the course expiration date:

• Read the Program Announcement Form
• Complete the learning activity
• Complete the evaluation
• Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better
• Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 0.75 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

If you have any questions about this activity, please contact Natalie Duncan in Indianapolis, IN, 317-871-0011 ext 273, toll-free 877-256-8837, or via email at nduncan@ihtc.org. For technical support please email support@partnersprn.org or open a ticket in the Partners Support Center.

• 2 gigabytes of RAM
• High speed internet connection
• Any one Internet browser:
  • Firefox (Most Current Version)
  • Safari (Most Current Version)
  • Google Chrome (Most Current Version)
  • MS Internet Explorer (Most Current Version)
  • Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
  • All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.
• Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
• All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.

19CE064 - Hemophilia in History II: Factor Concentrates and Foundations of Comprehensive Care

Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the recent historical context in which our modern understanding of hemophilia and its management were developed. Such knowledge is expected to enhance compassion of hemophilia providers toward patients and to facilitate high quality care.

• Discuss the early development and evolution of clotting factor concentrates
• Describe the infectious disease contamination of the U.S. blood supply and its toll on the hemophilia community
• Review legislation passed in the wake of the hepatitis and HIV epidemics
• Examine the hemophilia treatment center model of care
• Identify three variables that contribute to prolonged life expectancy and improved quality of life among persons with hemophilia

Clinical staff including nurses, social workers, physical therapists, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary providers involved in the management of persons with hemophilia receiving care in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) network.

This online learning activity includes discussion of the early development and evolution of clotting factor concentrates, the infectious disease contamination of the U.S. blood supply and its toll on the hemophilia community, as well as legislation that passed in the wake of the hepatitis and HIV epidemics. The activity also examines the hemophilia treatment center model of care. Finally, the module discusses the role of a safe blood supply, care from HTCs, and use of prophylactic therapy in prolonging life expectancy and enabling persons with hemophilia to lead increasingly normal lives.

• Natalie Duncan, MPH
• Jim Munn, MS, BS, BSN, RN-BC
• Susan Zappa, RN-BC, CPN

June 1, 2020

5:00 PM Eastern, June 1, 2022

The estimated time to complete this activity is 30 minutes. In order to receive contact hours, you must complete the following prior to the course expiration date:

• Read the Program Announcement Form
• Complete the learning activity
• Complete the evaluation
• Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better
• Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 0.5 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

If you have any questions about this activity, please contact Natalie Duncan in Indianapolis, IN, 317-871-0011 ext 273, toll-free 877-256-8837, or via email at nduncan@ihtc.org. For technical support please email support@partnersprn.org or open a ticket in the Partners Support Center.

• 2 gigabytes of RAM
• High speed internet connection
• Any one Internet browser:
  • Firefox (Most Current Version)
  • Safari (Most Current Version)
  • Google Chrome (Most Current Version)
  • MS Internet Explorer (Most Current Version)
  • Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
  • All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.
• Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
• All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.

20CE083 - Nutritional Considerations in Common Comorbidities of Hemophilia

This online learning activity aims to enable the learners from the federally-recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center Network (USHTCN) to develop competencies regarding the roles and responsibilities of the registered dietitian nutritionist on the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team, and to gain familiarity with nutritional considerations in common comorbidities of hemophilia, to include hepatitis C, HIV, iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis, obesity, and dyslipidemia.

• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on the hemophilia comprehensive care team
• Examine the components of the nutrition assessment administered by the Hemophilia Treatment Center Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Evaluate nutrition objectives and dietary interventions for common comorbidities of hemophilia
• Identify important considerations and discussion points for persons with hemophilia regarding dietary supplements

Registered dietitian nutritionists, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary comprehensive care team at U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) who are involved in or support the nutritional health of patients.

At HTCs, patients may experience nutritional challenges related to hepatitis C, HIV, iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis, overweight and obesity, and dyslipidemia, in addition to other comorbidities. There is an important role on the multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care team for a registered dietitian nutritionist or other qualified individual to promote optimal nutritional health, to provide nutrition services, to make appropriate individualized nutrition recommendations, and to support pediatric and adult patients until their personal nutrition goals are met. To facilitate development of nutrition-related competencies among USHTCN staff, this online learning activity will review the roles and responsibilities of the registered dietitian nutritionist on the hemophilia comprehensive care team, the components of the nutrition assessment administered by this professional, the nutrition objectives and dietary interventions for common comorbidities of hemophilia, and the important considerations and discussion points regarding use of dietary supplements among persons with hemophilia.

• Tina Willis, MA, RDN

May 4, 2020

5:00 PM Eastern, May 4, 2021

The estimated time to complete this activity is 45 minutes. In order to receive contact hours, you must complete the following prior to the course expiration date:

• Read the Program Announcement Form
• Complete the learning activity
• Complete the evaluation
• Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better
• Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 0.75 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

If you have any questions about this activity, please contact Natalie Duncan in Indianapolis, IN, 317-871-0011 ext 273, toll-free 877-256-8837, or via email at nduncan@ihtc.org. For technical support please email support@partnersprn.org or open a ticket in the Partners Support Center.

• 2 gigabytes of RAM
• High speed internet connection
• Any one Internet browser:
  • Firefox (Most Current Version)
  • Safari (Most Current Version)
  • Google Chrome (Most Current Version)
  • MS Internet Explorer (Most Current Version)
  • Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
  • All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.
• Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in all browsers.
• All browsers must have flash plug in installed and enabled.