Human Anatomy and Physiology - Human Anatomy and Physiology focuses on the structure and function of the human body. In this course, you'll gain an understanding of basic chemistry, the human cell, and the anatomy of the body's organ systems and the jobs that they do. Learn how our organ systems work together to allow us to process sensations, think, communicate, grow, move, reproduce, and stay alive. In addition, we'll talk about different disorders, recent advances in medicine, and ways to take care of our bodies.
ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS/COURSES
Accredited Certificate Program are relevant for nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, dieticians, educators, personal care assistants, volunteers, physicians, physician’s assistants, chiropractors, clergy, physical fitness professionals, and adult children of aging parents.
ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC, is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Also, ALLEGRA Learning Solutions,
LLC, is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12385, for the stated number of contact hours. In addition, Certificate Programs and courses meet the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
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Certificate in Gerontology
(26 contact hours) The Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology and consists the eight courses: Intro To Gerontology, Physiology of Aging, Mental Health & Aging, Healthy Aging, and any four of the following Spirituality & Aging, Pain Assessment & Management in the Older Adult, Death & Dying, Sleep & Aging, The Older Woman, or Elder Abuse.
It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with older adults by providing an educational experience that is multi-disciplinary in nature. With the population aging at a rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65 will more than double by the year 2020. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created. Health professionals who work with the older population will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of the field of gerontology and to stay current with emerging trends.
Certificate in End of Life Care
(26 contact hours) The Certificate in End-of-Life Care represents a specialization in the field of caring for those who are experiencing a terminal illness. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with dying patients by providing a multidisciplinary educational experience.
The U.S. population is aging at a rapid rate, and the number of individuals, young and old, who are living with debilitating, chronic, or terminal illnesses is also increasing. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created. Health professionals who work with this population will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of this special area of care and to stay current with emerging trends.
Certificate in Growth & Development Through The Lifespan
(31 contact hours) More than ever before, new theories, techniques, and views of human nature offer hope for a more penetrating understanding of human development. This certificate program addresses the characteristics, problems, and needs of people of various ages, giving you the additional knowledge and expertise you'll need to succesfully care for all your patients.
Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(23 contact hours) The Certificate of Complementary and Alternative Medicine consists of a total of eight courses: Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Introduction to Spirituality, Health & Healing, Cultural Competence in Health Care, Healing Environments, Bodywork Healing Therapies, Chinese Medicine, Healing Therapeutic Interventions, and Ayurvedic Medicine.
Today’s health care system is evolving in its approach to the health and care of a culturally and ethnically diverse client population. In the United States, the aging population, an increasing public awareness of major risk factors contributing to chronic illness, and the public's growing desire for alternative health care options are just a few of the factors behind the expanding interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Rapidly gaining in popularity, CAM is used by more than 40% of the U.S. population.
The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, resulting in the development of new jobs and the creation of new services. To gain a broad understanding of these therapies and to stay current with emerging trends, health professionals who work with diverse populations will need continuing professional education. The ability to understand the many types of therapies available is essential to providing safe, effective care in any setting.
Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing
(27 contact hours) Spirituality, religion, and culture play an important role in health and healing. Health care systems and health care professionals must recognize and understand a variety of spiritual and religious values, beliefs, and practices and their impact on health and healing.
The Spirituality, Health, and Healing certificate program consists of a total of seven courses: Introduction to Spirituality, Health, and Healing, Spirituality, Religion, Culture, and Health, Spiritual Care
Healing Environments, Spirituality, the Dying Experience & Grief,
Healing Therapeutic Interventions, and Spirituality and Aging.
To meet the needs of a spiritually and culturally diverse client population, today’s health care system is evolving in its approach. Knowledgeable providers who can deliver compassionate, effective care and meet their clients’ and patients’ spiritual needs are in dramatically increasing demand. To gain a broad understanding of spirituality, health, and healing and to stay current with emerging trends, health professionals who work with diverse religious and spiritual populations will need continuing professional education.
Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
(23 contact hours) In recent years, there has been explosive growth in the number of important legal and ethical issues that you must learn and understand if you want to work succesfully in the nursing field. This certificate program addresses these issues and will provide you with timely, concise, and crucial information on legal concepts and bioethical issues that most matter to you.
Certificate in Oxygenation
(32 contact hours) Ensuring adequate oxygenation is fundamental to the nursing care of many types of patients—from those with common colds to those recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting. This certificate program will provide you with a holistic and collaborative approach to the care of patients with disorders of oxygenation.
Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management
(24 contact hours) Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of compassionate and effective patient care. Scientific advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of pain, multidisciplinary methods of assessment and management, and the improvement of medications to treat pain have contributed to the wealth of knowledge in this area. If you work with patients who are in pain, this certificate program will help you increase the accuracy of your pain assessment skills and become more effective in your pain management strategies.
Certificate in Perinatal Issues
(14 contact hours) The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of childbearing women, newborns, and families is dramatically increasing; new jobs are being developed and new services created. If you are a health professional who works with this population (or would like to do so), this program will help you stay current with emerging trends in this specialized area of health care.