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Now Revised: Domestic Violence CE Course

This updated course reviews domestic violence, sexual violence, and intimate partner violence, including recognition strategies, trauma-informed care, patient advocacy, reporting considerations, and support resources for healthcare professionals.

Stay informed and strengthen your ability to support vulnerable patients.

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As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting one more remarkable nurse whose leadership helped shape the profession—Anna Caroline Maxwell.

Often referred to as the “American Florence Nightingale,” Maxwell played a major role in advancing nursing education and professional standards in the United States. She helped establish and lead the nursing school at Presbyterian Hospital in New York, setting higher expectations for training and helping strengthen the role of nurses in modern healthcare.

Maxwell also demonstrated the value of skilled nursing leadership during the Spanish-American War, where she organized trained nurses to care for soldiers and helped improve hospital conditions. Her dedication to education, organization, and patient care helped pave the way for future generations of nurses.

As we wrap up Women’s History Month, stories like Maxwell’s remind us of the powerful impact women have had—and continue to have—on healthcare.

👉 Read the full blog here:
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Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining heart health and reducing the risk of chronic disease. In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we’re highlighting a CEUfast course that explores how dietary choices and lifestyle changes can support better cardiovascular outcomes.

Nutrition and Heart Health offers 1 Contact Hour and reviews the connection between nutrition, blood lipid levels, and hypertension risk. This course helps healthcare professionals better understand how nutrition impacts cardiovascular health and how to guide patients toward healthier habits.

Participants will learn how tools like food diaries can help measure nutritional intake, review desirable blood lipid levels, and explore dietary approaches such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, both designed to support heart health through balanced nutrition and lifestyle modifications.

Understanding the relationship between diet and cardiovascular health can help healthcare professionals support prevention, patient education, and long-term wellness.

👉 Explore the course:
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We’re wrapping up our three-part blog spotlight series for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with the final installment of The Alarming Rise of Cancer in Young Adults.

Part 3: Ongoing Research and Support focuses on the efforts underway to better understand and address the increasing rates of cancer in younger populations. Researchers are actively studying the unique characteristics of cancers that affect young adults while working to develop treatments that are more effective and less harmful to long-term health and quality of life. 

The blog also highlights the importance of research funding, public health initiatives, and education on modifiable risk factors such as diet, physical activity, and substance use. Preventive strategies, early screening, and awareness campaigns all play a role in helping reduce cancer risks among younger individuals. 

Healthcare professionals—especially nurses—play a vital role in this effort through patient education, advocacy, and supportive care, helping guide patients and families through prevention, screening, and treatment journeys. 

👉 Read the final part of the series:
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During Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing women whose courage and compassion helped shape the future of healthcare. One of the most inspiring figures in nursing history is Clara Barton, often remembered as the “Angel of the Battlefield.”

During the American Civil War, Barton brought medical supplies and direct care to wounded soldiers on the front lines—often arriving in the middle of active battle zones to support overwhelmed field hospitals. Her dedication to caring for injured soldiers earned her the nickname “Angel of the Battlefield.” 

After the war, Barton continued her humanitarian work and went on to found the American Red Cross in 1881, helping establish an organization that continues to provide disaster relief and emergency assistance around the world today. 

Her legacy is a powerful example of leadership, compassion, and determination—values that continue to guide healthcare professionals and nurses today.

👉 Read the full blog here:
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As we continue our three-part blog spotlight series for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Part 2 of this series takes a closer look at the health challenges and emerging technologies shaping how cancer in young adults is understood and managed.

Part 2: Health Challenges and Technology Innovation explores how shifts in reproductive health patterns and hormonal therapies may influence cancer risk in individuals under 50. It also highlights the important role healthcare professionals play in helping patients understand how reproductive decisions and hormone-related treatments may impact long-term health. 

The blog also emphasizes the importance of screening and early detection, especially as some cancers affecting younger adults may not present obvious symptoms early on. Early diagnosis can significantly improve outcomes and allow for less invasive treatment options. 

Additionally, the article discusses how advances in technology—such as artificial intelligence, precision medicine, and wearable health monitoring—are helping improve cancer detection, treatment, and personalized care for younger patients. 

👉 Read Part 2 of the series:
https://t.co/YYkZIAZNbE

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s most significant infectious diseases, making awareness, prevention, and early treatment critical for protecting public health. In recognition of World Tuberculosis Day, we’re highlighting a CEUfast course designed to help healthcare professionals strengthen their understanding of TB and its management.

Tuberculosis offers 2 Contact Hours, including 2 Advanced Pharmacology Hours, and reviews the essential aspects of this infectious disease—from transmission and risk factors to diagnosis and treatment. Participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of TB, understand how it spreads, and explore the diagnostic tests used to identify infection.

The course also examines treatment options and the importance of patient monitoring throughout TB therapy, helping healthcare professionals support effective care and improve patient outcomes.

Staying informed about tuberculosis is an important step in supporting prevention, early detection, and safe treatment practices across healthcare settings.

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Colorectal cancer has long been associated with older adults—but recent trends show a concerning rise in cancer diagnoses among younger populations. As part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting a three-part CEUfast blog series that explores this growing health concern.

Part 1: The Alarming Rise of Cancer in Young Adults examines the statistical trends behind increasing cancer rates in younger populations and explores potential contributing factors. Understanding these trends is important for healthcare professionals, as awareness and early recognition can play a key role in improving outcomes. 

Research shows that colorectal cancer diagnoses in younger adults have been increasing in recent years, even as rates decline in older populations, making awareness and early detection more important than ever. 

This blog provides insight into why these shifts may be occurring and highlights the importance of prevention, early screening, and patient education as healthcare professionals work to address this evolving public health challenge.

👉 Read Part 1 of the series:
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#CEUfast #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerAwareness #ColorectalCancer #NurseEducation #HealthcareEducation #ContinuingEducation #HealthcareProfessionals

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Many medications that are safe for humans can be extremely dangerous for pets. During National Poison Prevention Week, it’s a great time to raise awareness about medication safety and the risks accidental exposure can pose to animals in the home.

Our blog, Pet Safety and Medications, explores how certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can impact pets, common ways accidental poisonings occur, and practical steps to help prevent them. For healthcare professionals, understanding these risks can also help support patient education and promote safer medication storage practices.

Simple precautions can make a big difference in protecting the pets that families love.

👉 Read the full blog here:
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During Women’s History Month, we’re honoring women who helped shape the future of healthcare and nursing. One remarkable pioneer is Mary Eliza Mahoney, a trailblazer whose determination helped break barriers in the nursing profession.

Born in 1845, Mahoney made history as the first professionally trained African American nurse in the United States after graduating from the New England Hospital for Women and Children’s nursing program in 1879. Her achievement came at a time when opportunities for Black women in healthcare were extremely limited. 

Mahoney was known for her professionalism, compassion, and commitment to raising standards within nursing. She also worked to advance equality in the profession, helping support efforts that expanded opportunities for Black nurses and promoted greater inclusion in healthcare. 

Her legacy continues to inspire generations of healthcare professionals and serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that dedication, perseverance, and leadership can have on the future of patient care.

👉 Read the full blog here:
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📢 New Course Alert!

Ketamine Infusion Therapy — 1 Contact Hour (Includes 1 Pharmacology Hour)

Ketamine infusion therapy is gaining attention as an option for patients with treatment-resistant depression, making it increasingly important for healthcare professionals to understand how this therapy works, who may benefit, and what risks must be monitored.

This new CEUfast course explores the defining features of treatment-resistant depression according to DSM-5 criteria and reviews when ketamine therapy may be considered. Participants will also learn key exclusion criteria, potential side effects to monitor after administration, symptoms patients may experience during a “K-hole,” and important ethical considerations surrounding the use of ketamine in clinical practice.

Designed for nurses and a wide range of healthcare professionals, this peer-reviewed course provides essential knowledge to support safe, informed care as emerging treatment approaches continue to evolve.

👉 Explore the course: https://t.co/2K60YxKGjx

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections seen in healthcare settings—but when left untreated, they can lead to more serious complications, including kidney involvement. In recognition of National Kidney Month, we’re highlighting a CEUfast blog that explores the connection between UTIs and kidney health.

Our blog, Urinary Tract Infection Guide: Symptoms, Cystitis, and Kidney Risks, reviews how UTIs develop, common symptoms patients may experience, and the differences between lower urinary tract infections like cystitis and more serious infections that can affect the kidneys.

The article also discusses risk factors, potential complications, and why early recognition and proper treatment are essential to preventing infections from progressing and impacting kidney function.

Understanding these risks helps healthcare professionals support early detection, patient education, and better outcomes.

👉 Read the full blog here:
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#CEUfast #NationalKidneyMonth #KidneyHealth #UTI #NurseEducation #HealthcareEducation #ContinuingEducation #HealthcareProfessionals

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Endometriosis affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood and often underdiagnosed. This complex condition occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often affecting areas such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. These growths can lead to chronic inflammation, scar tissue, and significant pain that impacts daily life and reproductive health. 

Our latest blog explores the causes, symptoms, and care considerations of endometriosis, helping healthcare professionals better understand how this condition presents and how it can affect patients. You’ll learn about common symptoms such as pelvic pain, painful menstrual periods, pain during intercourse, and fertility challenges, as well as factors that may contribute to the development of the condition. 

The blog also highlights the importance of early recognition and supportive care, emphasizing the role healthcare professionals play in identifying symptoms, supporting patients through diagnosis, and helping guide appropriate treatment and management strategies.

👉 Read the full blog here:
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#CEUfast #EndometriosisAwareness #WomensHealth #NurseEducation #HealthcareEducation #ContinuingEducation #PatientCare #HealthcareProfessionals

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🛡️ Patient Safety Awareness Week | Course Highlight (Part 2)

Patient safety also means protecting the rights, dignity, and autonomy of every patient. As part of National Patient Safety Week, we’re highlighting another CEUfast course that focuses on the essential role healthcare professionals play in upholding patient rights.

Patient Rights offers 1 Contact Hour and reviews the key principles that guide respectful, ethical, and patient-centered care. This course explores topics included in the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, the importance of using clear and plain language when communicating with patients, and the role of advance directives in supporting patient decision-making.

Participants will also examine ways to safeguard Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and learn about important protections outlined in the Surprise Medical Bills Protection Act.

Understanding and protecting patient rights helps build trust, improve communication, and support safer, more ethical healthcare practices.

👉 Explore the course:
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#CEUfast #PatientSafetyWeek #PatientRights #PatientSafety #HealthcareEducation #NurseEducation #ContinuingEducation #HealthcareProfessionals

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During Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing the remarkable women who helped shape healthcare as we know it today. One of the most influential figures in nursing history is Florence Nightingale, widely known as the Mother of Modern Nursing.

Our blog explores how Nightingale revolutionized patient care through improved sanitation practices, data-driven healthcare decisions, and a deep commitment to patient well-being. Her work during the Crimean War helped transform hospital conditions and laid the foundation for modern nursing education and professional standards that continue to guide healthcare today.

Her legacy remains a powerful reminder of how dedication, innovation, and compassion can change the course of healthcare.

👉 Read the full blog here:
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🛡️ Patient Safety Awareness Week | Course Highlight (Part 1)

Patient safety starts with prevention — and understanding how to reduce fall risks is a key part of protecting patients across healthcare settings. In recognition of National Patient Safety Week, we’re highlighting courses that support safer care and better outcomes.

Patient Safety and Assessment: Safe Use of Assistive Devices offers 1.5 Contact Hours and explores how falls impact patient safety in hospitals, community settings, and long-term care environments. This course reviews common fall risk assessments and provides guidance on ensuring the safe use of assistive devices that help patients maintain mobility and independence.

Participants will also learn strategies to minimize risks associated with wheelchair use, review assistive devices that support patients with hearing or vision impairments, and explore how technology is helping advance fall prevention efforts in healthcare.

Strengthening patient safety knowledge helps healthcare professionals create safer environments and improve the quality of care for every patient.

👉 Explore the course:
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Kidney health plays a critical role in overall wellness, and early recognition and management of kidney disease can significantly improve patient outcomes. In recognition of National Kidney Month, we’re highlighting a CEUfast course designed to help healthcare professionals better understand and manage chronic kidney disease.

Chronic Kidney Disease Management offers 4 Contact Hours, including 4 Advanced Pharmacology Hours, and provides an in-depth look at the progression, staging, and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Participants will review the definition and staging of CKD, explore the major comorbidities associated with the condition, and learn about the gold standard treatment for end-stage renal failure.

The course also examines complications that can arise during dialysis, including intradialytic hypotension, allergic reactions to dialyzers, and dialysis disequilibrium syndrome—helping healthcare professionals strengthen their ability to monitor and support patients throughout treatment.

Increasing knowledge about kidney disease is an important step toward improving prevention, patient education, and long-term care outcomes.

👉 Explore the course:
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📢 Revised Course Alert!

Emergency Response for CNAs and HHAs — 1 Contact Hour

Emergencies can happen at any time, and healthcare support professionals play a critical role in recognizing and responding quickly. This revised CEUfast course reviews the essential steps CNAs, HHAs, and other healthcare assistants should take when faced with a medical emergency in outpatient or care settings.

Participants will explore the role of responding to medical emergencies, why obtaining a patient’s consent is important when providing help, and the key elements of performing a visual assessment. The course also reviews how to respond to specific emergency situations and highlights the importance of acting quickly when recognizing signs of a stroke.

Designed for CNAs, HHAs, CMAs, LNAs, Medical Assistants, and Medication Aides, this peer-reviewed course helps reinforce the knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively when every second counts.

👉 Explore the course:
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Understanding how antifungal medications work can make a big difference in patient care. Fungal infections range from common and mild to severe and life-threatening — and the drugs used to treat them aren’t all the same.

Our latest blog breaks down the key classes of antifungal medications, explains how each type works, outlines when they’re used in practice, and highlights what nurses and healthcare professionals need to know for safe, effective care.

Whether you’re reviewing pharmacology or brushing up for clinical practice, this guide simplifies the essentials and equips you with practical knowledge you can use today.

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📢 New Course Alert!

Common Skin Conditions Across the Lifespan — 1 Contact Hour (including 1 Pharmacology Hour)

This peer-reviewed course focuses on recognizing and managing common skin conditions affecting pediatric and adult patients. It reviews the clinical features and diagnostic characteristics of frequently encountered dermatologic disorders while outlining evidence-based treatment strategies. The course also addresses potential complications and comorbid conditions to support safe, comprehensive care across clinical settings.

Designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals — including APRNs, RNs, LPNs/LVNs, NPs, CNSs, CRNAs, Midwives, Nursing Students, PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, RTs, and Athletic Trainers — this nationally accredited course supports high-quality continuing education backed by ANCC accreditation.

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