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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Category: Administration & Public Health

EMS Mortuary Services: Patient Isolation Units

This module describes the common components of a Patient Isolation Unit (PIU) and special considerations for their use and preparations before use of the PIU to increase response time when clinical conditions change. It also details the process of loading and unloading a patient with considerations for patient safety and comfort.

Oct 14, 2020

Laboratory Safety

This module serves as a comprehensive review of laboratory safety and practices. It provides training not only on personal laboratory safety but also training to ensure a safe working environment for all.

Jul 1, 2020

Managing Highly Hazardous Communicable Diseases: Identify, Isolate, Inform

Upon completion of this module the learner will describe the process for identifying, isolating, and informing on patients suspected of having a highly hazardous communicable disease and apply the screening process to identify patients under investigation.

Jan 3, 2020

Caring for the Patient Who Is Using Medical Marijuana: Indications, Side Effects, and Safety Considerations

This module will provide basic information for health care providers caring for patients who may be using medical marijuana. This module will provide introductory, unbiased information on medical marijuana including: basic cannabis pharmacology, indications for use, side effects, and evidence-based safety considerations when caring for patients using cannabis products. 

Apr 12, 2019

An Introduction to Cohort Studies and Measures of Association using Relative Risk

The module has simple and comprehensive design, which covers a short introduction to cohort study and description of measures of association using relative and attributable risk. Along with concise descriptions, it also has self-evaluation tools, which ensure continued interest and engagement with the study material.

Apr 11, 2019

Managing Highly Hazardous Communicable Diseases: Transmission-Based Precautions

Upon completion of this module the learner will differentiate the three modes of transmission of communicable disease and determine the best way to protect healthcare workers and their environment.

Apr 11, 2019