Accredited Education – Critical Care

Accredited Education – Critical Care
In the critical care setting, pulmonary complications contribute to the mortality and morbidity of critically ill patients. Since 1982, KCI has offered education programs addressing the prevention of, and complications associated with, immobility.

Online Learning (Self-Paced) Courses:
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Accredited Education - Critical Care

1. Turning the Corner to Better Oxygenation
Objectives:

Identify immobility as a potential hazard to your patient’s health
Discuss the Therapeutic Positioning Strategies that can be utilized to prevent or treat the complications of immobility
Develop an understanding of ventilation & perfusion (V/Q) matching and its impact on oxygenation
Define the nursing guidelines for the appropriate use of Kinetic Therapy™
Review the research relevant to Therapeutic Positioning

(Accredited for 1.0 Contact Hour (ANCC) and CA, 1 CEU for CMCN
renewal requirements by the ABMCN and/or 1.0 Clock Hour (CCMC) ).