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This provides you with the knowledge to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and become an effective personal trainer.

This course was designed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

Upon successfully completing the course and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition
2. Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology
3. Communication and Teaching Techniques
4. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model
5. Building Rapport
6. Health and Exercise History Information Assessment
7. Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
8. Physiological Assessments
9. Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions
10. Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
11. Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
12. Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

What you will learn

• Comprehensive understanding of the ACE Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™) Model
• Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients
• Design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength
• Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
• Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
• Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the ACE-CPT certification exam
• Access to presentations and 185+ practice test questions
• Complete the course at your own pace and without specific assignment due dates
• Access to instructor for career guidance and mentorship

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

This course prepares you for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes a 60-hour fitness internship.

Fitness Internship:

This course includes a fitness internship. One of the unique benefits of going through the online ACE program is the opportunity for the you to practice your skills in health, medical, and fitness setting through our field internship experience. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for hands-on experience working with fitness facilities and health centers members. You will intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:

You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.

This course was designed under the guidance from outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

Upon course completion and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition
2. Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology
3. Communication and Teaching Techniques
4. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model
5. Building Rapport
6. Health and Exercise History Information Assessment
7. Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
8. Physiological Assessments
9. Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions
10. Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
11. Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
12. Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

What you will learn

• Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
• Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
• Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Physiological Assessments
• Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
• Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions

How you will benefit

• Be prepared for the ACE-CPT certification exam
• Be able to design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength
• Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients
• Access to key presentations and 185+ practice test questions
• Have the opportunity to complete an on-site, 60-hour fitness field internship experience

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification exam.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Health and Fitness Assessment
   1. Administer and interpret pre-participation health screening procedures to maximize client safety and minimize risk.
   2. Determine client's readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program.
   3. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.
2. Exercise Prescription and Implementation
   1. Determine safe and effective exercise programs to achieve desired outcomes and goals, and translate assessment results into appropriate exercise prescriptions.
   2. Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
   3. Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
3. Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification
   1. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective communication techniques.
   2. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective behavioral strategies and motivational techniques.
   3. Provide educational resources to support clients in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
4. Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities
   1. Develop and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility to reduce member, employee, and business risk.
   2. Ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
5. Final Examination Preparation

What you will learn

• How ACSM-EPs work with healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life
• Administer pre-participation screening and recognition of major signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, and/or the presence of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease status
• Methods to develop and administer programs designed to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion
• How to assess and refer clients to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet client's safety and needs

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the ACSM-EP certification exam
• Access to insightful presentations and 200+ practice test questions
• Best practices for implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
• Create cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification exam and have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry.

Fitness Internship:

This course includes a fitness internship, where you practice your health, medical, and fitness setting skills to gain more real-world experiences. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for a hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:

You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Health and Fitness Assessment
   1. Administer and interpret pre-participation health screening procedures to maximize client safety and minimize risk.
   2. Determine client's readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program.
   3. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.
2. Exercise Prescription and Implementation
   1. Determine safe and effective exercise programs to achieve desired outcomes and goals, and translate assessment results into appropriate exercise prescriptions.
   2. Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
   3. Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
3. Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification
   1. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective communication techniques.
   2. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective behavioral strategies and motivational techniques.
   3. Provide educational resources to support clients in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
4. Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities
   1. Develop and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility to reduce member, employee, and business risk.
   2. Ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
5. Final Examination Preparation

What you will learn

• How ACSM-EPs work with healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life
• Administer pre-participation screening and recognition of major signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, and/or the presence of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease status
• Methods to develop and administer programs designed to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion
• How to assess and refer clients to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet client's safety and needs

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the ACSM-EP certification exam
• Access to insightful presentations and 200+ practice test questions
• Best practices for implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
• Create cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam with this online course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.

The course was developed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. The course includes presentations and outlines, specialized exam preparation materials, and 145+ practice test questions. ACSM-CPTs work with healthy individuals and those with health challenges who can exercise independently to enhance their quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

Upon completing the course and passing the ACSM-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Upon completing the course, you will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as a personal trainer and fitness professional.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Initial Client Consultation and Assessment
   1. Provide documents and clear instructions to the client in preparation for the initial interview
   2. Interview the client to gather and provide pertinent information prior to fitness testing and course design.
   3. Review and analyze client data to identify risk, formulate a plan of action, and conduct physical assessments.
2. Exercise Programming and Implementation
   1. Review the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results and determine exercise prescription.
   2. Select exercise modalities to achieve the desired adaptations based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
   3. Determine initial Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Volume and Progression (i.e., FITT-VP Principle) of exercise based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
3. Exercise Leadership and Client Education
   1. Optimize participant adherence by using effective communication, motivational techniques, and behavioral strategies.
   2. Educate clients using scientifically sound resources.
4. Legal and Professional Responsibilities
   1. Collaborate with health care professionals and organizations to create a network of providers who can assist in maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risk of an exercise program.
   2. Develop a comprehensive risk management program (including an emergency action plan and injury prevention program) consistent with industry standards of care.
   3. Adhere to ACSM Certification's Code of Ethics by practicing in a professional manner within the scope of practice of an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

What you will learn

• Understand ACSM-CPT performance domains and how to conduct basic pre-participation health screenings, lifestyle inventories, and fitness assessments for health and skill-related components of fitness
• How to assess client behavior adaptation readiness and offer guidance in developing realistic, client-centered goals related to health, fitness, and wellness
• Develop and administer courses designed to promote optimal cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition, as well as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time

How you will benefit

• Implement courses that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
• Learn to assess clients and refer to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet clients' safety and needs
• Prepare for the ACSM-CPT exam and your new career

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and complete a fitness internship with this online course.

Fitness Internship:

This course includes a fitness internship; one of the unique benefits of going through the online ACSM course is the opportunity to practice your skills in health, medical, and fitness setting through our field internship experience. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with their instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with professionals in the fitness and health industry for hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

How it works:

You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. You will also have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship to experience real-life job/professional experience that are crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.

The course was developed under the guidance of outstanding faculty from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. The course includes presentations and outlines, specialized exam preparation materials, and 145+ practice test questions. ACSM-CPTs work with healthy individuals and those with health challenges who can exercise independently to enhance their quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

Upon completing the course and passing the ACSM-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Upon course completion, you will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as a personal trainer and fitness professional.

Continuing Education Credits/Units

This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

• National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Posture Institute (NPI)

1. Initial Client Consultation and Assessment
   1. Provide documents and clear instructions to the client in preparation for the initial interview
   2. Interview the client to gather and provide pertinent information prior to fitness testing and program design.
   3. Review and analyze client data to identify risk, formulate a plan of action, and conduct physical assessments.
2. Exercise Programming and Implementation
   1. Review the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results and determine exercise prescription.
   2. Select exercise modalities to achieve the desired adaptations based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
   3. Determine initial Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Volume and Progression (i.e., FITT-VP Principle) of exercise based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
3. Exercise Leadership and Client Education
   1. Optimize participant adherence by using effective communication, motivational techniques, and behavioral strategies.
   2. Educate clients using scientifically sound resources.
4. Legal and Professional Responsibilities
   1. Collaborate with health care professionals and organizations to create a network of providers who can assist in maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risk of an exercise program.
   2. Develop a comprehensive risk management program (including an emergency action plan and injury prevention program) consistent with industry standards of care.
   3. Adhere to ACSM Certification's Code of Ethics by practicing in a professional manner within the scope of practice of an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

What you will learn

• Understand ACSM-CPT performance domains and how to conduct basic pre-participation health screenings, lifestyle inventories, and fitness assessments for health and skill-related components of fitness
• How to assess client behavior adaptation readiness and offer guidance in developing realistic, client-centered goals related to health, fitness, and wellness
• Develop and administer courses designed to promote optimal cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition, as well as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time

How you will benefit

• Implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
• Be able to assess clients and refer to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet clients' safety and needs
• Prepare for the ACSM-CPT exam and your new career

Ken Baldwin

Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

This course is designed to give you the training and insight in working with the activity programs in nursing homes.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Long Term Care

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

The professional opportunities to care for the growing number of people who will use the supportive assistance offered in day treatment, assisted living, and long-term care settings are expanding faster than professionals can be trained. These positions can be rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling. Activity directors are responsible for directing, implementing and evaluating all resident activities as well as completing comprehensive assessments and care plan goals. Directing the activity course includes planning of activities for both individuals and groups, implementation of the programs, and monitoring the response to the programs in order to determine if the activities meet the care plan goals for residents.

This course will teach you about professionalism, documentation and ethics, working with residents with special needs, and adapting ideas to certain demographics within a facility. It enables activity directors to excel by emphasizing the diverse nature of long term care residents and by providing a variety of activity ideas: creative, spiritual, physical, social, educational and sensory. It also focuses on developing caring and passionate professionals that are able to create, implement and evaluate resident centered activities that are part of the individualized care plan.

This training is valid in the following states: Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Students in California should enroll in the Activity Assistant course instead.

1. Unit 1
   1. History of long-term care
   2. Philosophy of person-centered care
   3. Basic knowledge of the aging process
   4. Misconceptions
   5. Physical Changes
   6. Cognitive changes: Dementia, Alzheimer's
   7. Mental Health/Illness
   8. Psychosocial needs
   9. Overview of applicable regulations
   10. The Survey Process
   11. OBRA resident rights
   12. Regulations
   13. Advocacy in self-determination
   14. Resident/family councils
2. Unit 2
   1. Types and techniques used for the admission and discharge process
   2. Principles of documentation
   3. Basic performance skills
   4. Management of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies and outside resources
   5. Getting to know the person
   6. Person Centered Care Plan Development
   7. Evaluation of care plan effectiveness
3. Unit 3
   1. Role of the Activity Director
   2. Programming Options
   3. Various therapies in activity programming
   4. Options and Uses for Adaptive Equipment and Interventions
   5. Management of resident and community volunteers
4. Unit 4
   1. Documentation
   2. Infection Control
   3. Optimal use of environment
   4. Establish and facilitate group and individual participation
   5. Clinical experience

What you will learn

• Identify the role of the activity director in today's long-term care environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of programming options
• Show awareness of the role of various therapies in activity programming
• Identify the availability, options, and uses for adaptive equipment and interventions
• Discuss the management of resident and community volunteers, including recruitment, training, and recognition
• Demonstrate ability to perform needed documentation
• Structure planning for optimal use of an environment
• Establish and facilitate group and individual participation

How you will benefit

• Prepare to work as an activity director at a long-term care or assisted living facility, adult day program, retirement community, or community center
• Develop the skills needed for a career that will enable you to help others and your community at large
• Learn how to best interact and communicate with senior citizens
• Jump-start your career and develop managerial skills

Cindy Gaschler

Cindy Gaschler has worked in the healthcare field since 1999. She began her career as a CNA, then completed her LPN, and continued with an ADN degree. She functioned as a Long-Term Care charge nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation nurse, MDS Coordinator, and Director of Nursing. Following this she re-enrolled in college and obtained a BSN while performing duties of Human Resources, Staff Development Coordinator, Risk Management, Health Information Management, and Senior Living Manager.

Gain the skills you need to launch your career and succeed as a dental assistant with the fully online dynamic Administrative Dental Assistant course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
• As part of the course there is an optional download of Dentrix Learning Edition software, but this only runs on Windows 10 now. But this is totally optional and not required, especially since Windows 10 is not common anymore. Dentrix software is still covered in the course and downloading the learning edition of the software is not required.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition
• Elsevier: Evolve Resources for The Administrative Dental Assistant (digital access only; instructions provided along with the above textbook)
• CDT 2025 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the Dental Team

Additionally, this course will provide you with DENTRIX® software that consists of sample practice opportunities. You can use this software to engage in activities and tasks that you would perform in an actual practice and use it to demonstrate your skills.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of dental assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2033. With over 54,000 openings for dental assistants projected each year, on average during this time, now is a great time to explore online dental assistant training.

Launch your dental career with our comprehensive Administrative Dental Assistant course! As a professional dental staff member, you will learn to advocate for patients while supporting the dentist in all administrative aspects of the practice. This engaging dental administrative assistant course provides the essential skills to secure an entry-level position in this high-demand healthcare field.

This course features in-depth instruction with DENTRIX software, providing ample practice opportunities. You will also engage in realistic activities and tasks, allowing you to confidently demonstrate your skills in a simulated dental practice environment.

During the course, you will master key responsibilities, including efficient patient scheduling, meticulous record management, seamless insurance processing, and impactful communication. The curriculum delves into vital areas such as dental terminology, precise billing and coding procedures, strict regulatory compliance, and effective office management systems. We emphasize professionalism, exceptional customer service, and unwavering confidentiality in adherence to HIPAA regulations.

Through practical, hands-on training and realistic scenarios, you will gain invaluable experience using dental practice management software and confidently navigate common administrative challenges within the dental field. Upon successful completion, you will be fully prepared to manage front office operations with efficiency and contribute significantly to outstanding patient care.

1. Your Administrative Dental Assistant Career
2. Dental Basics
3. Dental Practice Communications
4. Records Management
5. Scheduling and Recall Systems
6. Dental Insurance and CDT Coding
7. Managing Dental Practice Finances
8. Managing your Career
9. Get Career Ready

What you will learn

• Describe the administrative dental assistant's role, and responsibilities
• Identify dental anatomy and terminology needed to succeed in the business of dentistry
• Recognize the importance of effective written and verbal communication skills in dental practice
• Define the importance of both manual and computerized records management in dentistry, including HIPAA, informed consent, and risk management
• Apply effective communication skills over the phone by understanding telephone screening and triage protocols and mastering the steps of scheduling new and existing patient appointments
• Describe how to file dental insurance claims to receive maximum benefits in the shortest amount of time for patients and the dental practice
• Apply accurate bookkeeping procedures for the dental practice and collection techniques to keep accounts current while maintaining good patient relationships
• Analyze the steps it takes to find employment in a dental practice, including identifying the potential employer, preparing a cover letter and résumé, and perfecting face-to-face interview skills

How you will benefit

• Gain marketable skills required for employment within a dental practice
• Understand how to communicate professionally in a dental setting with both members of the dental team and patients
• Acquire the know-how to create professional emails and letters
• Receive specialized training for productive patient scheduling using a variety of scenarios based on common scheduling challenges
• Become ready to file insurance claims using treatment Current Dental Terminology

Priscilla Garcia

Priscilla Garcia, RDA, CPP, is a dental professional with over 20 years of industry experience. She began her career in dentistry as a chair-side dental assistant in 2002. Her work has included working chair-side and in an administrative capacity in general and specialty practices.

Priscilla has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which she leveraged to begin teaching dental assisting part-time at Collin College in 2016. She transitioned to program managing and teaching dental assisting full-time with Collin College in 2017.

Master the skills needed to start your career as a professional English-Spanish interpreter. You will be prepared to work as an interpreter in both business and medical settings with this all-inclusive bundle.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
• Headphones or speakers.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

1. Professional Interpreter
   1. Introduction
   2. Learning Styles Assessment Exercise
   3. Basic Concepts of Language Interpreting
   1. Basic Concepts: What is language interpreting? What is language translation?
   2. Contrasting the interpretation and translation tasks
   3. Translation and adaptation: Localization and transcreation
   4. What does it take to become a professional interpreter?
   5. Certificate vs. Certification vs. Professional Licensure
   6. Where do interpreters work?
   7. Message delivery: The techniques
   8. Consecutive interpreting video demonstration
   9. Sight translation video demonstration
   10. Review Questions
   11. On-Site interpreting
   12. Remote and Telephonic Interpretation
   13. Telephonic interpreting, continued
   14. Video remote interpreting and video relay interpreting
   15. Sight translation
   16. Vocabulary Game
   17. Review Questions
   18. The Evolution of Interpreting in the Community
   19. The Evolution of Interpreting in the Community: Steps Toward Professional Recognition
   20. The Evolution of Interpreting in the Community: Professional Associations
   21. Public Services Interpreting Drivers
   22. Standards Guiding the Interpreting Profession
   23. Associations: Why are they important?
   24. Module 1 Self-assessment
   25. Resources
   26. Module Feedback
   4. Interpreting Skills and Techniques
   1. Preparing yourself for this module
   2. Active listening
   3. Active listening: Suspending yourself
   4. Emotions and Culture
   5. Level of Interest and Objectivity
   6. Capacity to Concentrate
   7. Who you are influences greatly the way you listen and communicate
   8. Listening Exercises: Introduction
   9. Shadowing: Introduction
   10. Short-Term Memory Retention: Visual
   11. Short-Term Memory Retention: Auditory
   12. Note-Taking
   13. Sight Translation: Introduction
   14. Putting It All Together: Interpreting
   15. Module Vocabulary Game
   16. Module 2 Self-Assessment
   17. Resources
   18. Module Feedback
   5. Ethics and standards: Expected professional behavior
   1. What are Professional Standards?
   2. The Interpreter's Professional Profile
   3. Accuracy
   4. Acting Ethically and Honestly
   5. Confidentiality
   6. Competence
   7. Neutrality
   8. Reliability
   9. Respect for the Profession
   10. Role Preservation
   11. Scenarios and Exercises
   12. Resources
   13. Module 3 Self-Assessment
   14. Module Feedback
   6. The Business of Interpreting
   1. Basic public services interpreting market concepts
   2. The Supply
   3. The Demand
   4. Working as a freelance interpreter
   5. Interview video
   6. Working as a Full-time Interpreter
   7. Interview video
   8. Building a Resume
   9. Formatting a resume
   10. Resume Sample
   11. Writing a Cover Letter
   12. Joining professional associations
   13. Joining online professional directories
   14. Continued Education
   15. Resources
   16. Module Feedback
2. Medical Interpreter
1. Introduction to Medical Interpretation I
   1. Medical Vocabulary – The Human Body
   2. Pre-anesthesia record form
   3. Medical Vocabulary – System and Senses
   4. Refusal to permit blood transfusion
   5. Medical Vocabulary – Signs and Symptoms
   6. Medical Condition form
   7. Intravenous Contrast Injection Consent
   8. Medical Vocabulary - Facilities and Staff
   9. Discharge Instructions
   10. Colloquialism
   11. Medical Vocabulary - Treatment Procedures, Instruments, Supplies and Medications
   12. Industrial Accidents - Workers' Compensation
   13. Medical Vocabulary - Pregnancy and Delivery
   14. Simultaneous Techniques
   15. Consecutive Techniques
   16. Interpreting Laboratory Practices
2. Introduction to Medical Interpretation II
   1. Medical Vocabulary - Pediatric/Neonatal Care
   2. Medical Vocabulary - Family Planning
   3. Interpreting for Hospitals – Parents' Rights & Responsibilities
   4. Medical Vocabulary - Communicable Diseases
   5. Interpreting for Hospitals - Taking Care of Mom
   6. Interpreting for Hospitals - The "Baby Blues"
   7. Medical Vocabulary - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
   8. Interpreting for Hospitals - Consent for Cath Lab Procedure
   9. Medical Vocabulary - Dental Health
   10. Interpreting for Hospitals - Environmental History Form for Pediatric Asthma Patient
   11. Medical Vocabulary - Substance Abuse
   12. Interpreting for Hospitals - OSHA Required
   13. Idiomatic Expressions - English into Spanish
   14. Interpreting for Hospitals - Adult History Form
   15. Interpreting for Hospitals - Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Imaging Information
   16. Legal Terminology used in Medical Matters
   17. Interpreting for Hospitals - Advance Directive
   18. Interpreting Laboratory Practices
3. Sight Translation for Medical Interpreters
   1. Principles of localization
   2. Re-structuring techniques
   3. Principles of reversibility and non-reversibility of Medical terms
   4. Interferences – Filtering syntactical and grammatical interferences
   5. Style in the delivery
   6. Exam taking techniques - Objective versus subjective grading
   7. Transferring of low, regular and high register documents into the opposite language
   8. Stability in the transfer
   9. Interpreting Laboratory Practices

What you will learn

• Learn how to transfer information in multicultural situations
• Develop interpreting-specific skills such as short-term memory retention, shadowing, note-taking, sight-translation, consecutive interpreting, and more
• Develop best practice interpreting techniques – simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation
• Understand protocol when interpreting for a Spanish-speaking patient
• Master the code of ethics of the medical interpreter
• Understand all material tested in a Spanish Medical Interpreter exam

How you will benefit

• Have your professional profile listed in an employer-searchable directory
• Use your skill set to help a growing number of people in need of interpretation services
• Be prepared to start a career as a public services interpreter or medical interpreter
• Become ready to successfully take the medical interpreter certification exam
• Use your understanding of medical terminology in both Spanish and English to improve your marketability

Rocío Txabarriaga

Rocío Txabarriaga, MA is vice president of Content Development and co-founder of the Virginia Institute of Interpreting. She is responsible for course planning, development, validation, and maintenance. Ms. Txabarriaga has over 20 years of experience in language services and international business management ranging from independent consulting to senior executive positions, and business ownership. Her extensive experience spans operations, ISO-quality processes, interpreter recruiting and training, qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, as well as in-depth involvement with several language technology platforms. Ms. Txabarriaga has several degrees, including a master's degree from Monterey Institute of International Studies, has earned many certificates, and speaks five languages fluently. Ms. Txabarriaga is also a NASBITE-Certified Global Business Professional and an accomplished writer and public speaker.

Nestor Wagner

Nestor Wagner is a certified Court and Medical Interpreter who has been teaching interpreting courses since 1990. He has the highest pass rate of certified court interpreters in the nation. He has published several books in the interpreting community. Mr. Wagner is involved in the examination process for Immigration Interpreters and Analytical Linguists. He participates as speakers in national and international conferences on Criminal, Civil and Immigration Court terminology, advanced interpreting skills, and localization in the transfer of legal and non-legal terminology. Mr. Wagner holds a Master degree from the University of Washington.

Train to become an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor. This unique online course will teach you industry-recognized methods for leading group fitness classes.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are only compatible using the Chrome browser.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.Safari is not compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• AFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction, Jones & Bartlett Learning

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

From gyms to fitness studios, more people are taking group fitness classes. There's a good reason for that; group fitness offers expert instruction in a positive environment. This online course will prepare you to become a certified group fitness instructor. Earning this credential from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) verifies that you can safely and effectively teach group fitness classes.

This course includes a voucher with enrollment. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying AFAA GFI Exam upon completion of the course and eligibility.

1. The Group Fitness Industry
2. Foundations of Exercise Science
3. The Human Movement System
4. Integrated Fitness
5. Teaching Basics
6. Teaching: Multi-training and Exercise Technique
7. Class Planning and Preparation
8. Adapting to Class Dynamics
9. Communication and Learning
10. Inclusive Instruction for Special Populations
11. Class Engagement and Motivation
12. Professional and Legal Responsibilities

What you will learn

• Demonstrate comprehension of fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science
• Design a well-structured and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants that is both safe and effective
• Demonstrate comprehension of key instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction
• Demonstrate key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor
• Demonstrate the key skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor

How you will benefit

• Pass AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification test and earn a nationally accredited certificate
• Certification exam cost is included with course enrollment
• Walk into any gym in the nation and be employable as a group fitness instructor
• Allow them to run private group fitness classes

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

Learn about the types of anxiety disorders as well as conventional and integrative treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.

Anxiety disorders are the third most commonly occurring mental disorders, manifested by disturbances of mood, thinking, behavior, and physiological activity. The five major types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia disorder (or social anxiety disorder), and panic disorder.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of the types of anxiety disorders, describe conventional treatment modalities, and examine integrative treatment approaches.

(2.5 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 07/11/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course helps learners understand the types of anxiety disorders as well as conventional and integrative treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.

1. Introduction
2. Pathophysiology
3. Types of Anxiety Disorders
4. Differential Diagnoses
5. Conventional Treatment Approaches to Anxiety Disorders
6. Integrative Treatment Approaches to Anxiety
7. Summary

What you will learn

• Describe the extent of anxiety disorders in the United States
• Examine the pathophysiology of anxiety
• Describe the characteristics of generalized anxiety disorder
• Describe the characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Describe the characteristics of panic disorder
• Describe the characteristics of Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Describe the characteristics of social phobia disorder
• Explain the importance of the differential diagnosis process for anxiety disorders
• Compare the types of conventional treatment approaches for anxiety disorders
• Examine the types of integrative treatment approaches to anxiety

How you will benefit

• Increase skills/knowledge related to anxiety and integrative therapies used to treat it
• Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in mental health settings
• Provide continuing education in anxiety disorders
• Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

Self-Study

Learn the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of essential oils in aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy is a complementary and alternative therapy that uses essential oils to promote both physical and psychological health. It is often used in conjunction with massage, meditation, and other therapies to achieve healing.

Aromatherapy has gained in popularity in recent years, and clinical aromatherapy (the use of specific essential oils for the prevention and treatment of health conditions) is being incorporated into treatment plans by naturopathic physicians, medical doctors, registered nurses, licensed massage therapists, and licensed acupuncturists as well as other health care providers.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the historical use of fragrance and aromatherapy for healing, the methods of essential oil extraction and application, the clinical effects of essential oils using a body systems approach, the research about using aromatherapy for specific conditions, contraindications regarding the use aromatherapy, and the key elements of some of the most common essential oil monographs.

(2.5 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 12/15/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course helps learners understand the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of common essential oils used in aromatherapy.

1. Introduction
2. Historical Perspective
3. How Are Essential Oils Absorbed Into the Body
4. Methods of Extraction
5. Methods of Application
6. Aromatherapy in Clinical Settings
7. Clinical Effects of Essential Oils: A Body Systems Approach
8. Aromatherapy for Specific Clinical Conditions
9. Safety Issues and Contraindications in Aromatherapy Use
10. Training and Education for Aromatherapists
11. Essential Oil Monographs
12. Summary

What you will learn

• Define aromatherapy
• Describe the historical use of fragrance and aromatherapy for healing
• Describe how essential oils are absorbed into the body
• Examine methods of essential oil extraction
• Describe methods of essential oil application
• Describe the clinical effects of essential oils using a body systems approach
• Examine evidence-based clinical research regarding the use of aromatherapy for specific conditions
• Discuss safety issues and contraindications in aromatherapy use
• Discuss training and education for aromatherapists
• Describe the key elements of some of the most common essential oil monographs

How you will benefit

• Increase skills/knowledge related to aromatherapy
• Provide increased career opportunities related to aromatherapy as a healing modality
• Provide continuing education in aromatherapy
• Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

Self-Study

Mejore sus habilidades en inglés y su competencia laboral a medida que se capacita para convertirse en un Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA). El contenido de inglés se basa en ejemplos reales de lugares de trabajo y se personaliza para adaptarse a tu ritmo, progreso e intereses personales, lo que te ayuda a prepararte para el examen de Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA) y a lanzar tu nueva carrera.

Requisitos:

Requisitos de hardware:

• Este curso se puede realizar en un dispositivo PC, Mac o Chromebook.

Requisitos de software:

• PC: sistemas operativos Windows 10 o posteriores.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 o posterior.
• Navegador: Se prefiere la última versión de Google Chrome o Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Edge y Safari también son compatibles.
• Microsoft Word en línea
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• El software debe estar instalado y completamente operativo antes de que comience el curso.

Otros:

• Capacidades de correo electrónico y acceso a una cuenta de correo electrónico personal.

Requisitos de material didáctico:

Los materiales didácticos necesarios para este curso están incluidos en la matrícula. Los siguientes libros de texto se le enviarán aproximadamente de 7 a 10 días hábiles después de la inscripción:

• Diccionario de escritorio médico Merriam-Webster
• Asistencia Médica: Competencias Administrativas y Clínicas, por Michelle Blesi
• Libro de trabajo para acompañar la asistencia médica: competencias administrativas y clínicas, por Michelle Blesi

Se puede acceder a los siguientes libros de texto digitales para el curso a través de enlaces en las lecciones:

• Terminología médica para las profesiones sanitarias (eBook)

Tenga en cuenta: Recibirá un libro digital si el libro físico está en espera.

1. Curso Engen
   1. Inglés para Asistentes Médicos
      1. Aprenda habilidades clave en comunicación, resolución de problemas y organización para mantener las oficinas y clínicas funcionando sin problemas.
      2. Realizar tareas administrativas como contestar teléfonos, programar citas, completar registros médicos y manejar la facturación.
      3. Comunícate eficazmente con los pacientes saludándolos, haciéndoles preguntas y dándoles instrucciones.
   2. Introducción a la atención médica general
      1. Identificar el vocabulario y las frases clave que se utilizan en los entornos de atención médica.
      2. Comprender y comunicarse con los pacientes.
   3. Inglés para Atención y Apoyo al Paciente
      1. Escuche las conversaciones entre los profesionales de la salud y los pacientes.
      2. Infórmese sobre las carreras en atención y apoyo al paciente.
      3. Observe a los profesionales de la salud demostrar una variedad de tareas y responsabilidades diarias.
   4. Allied healthcare: Introducción a la atención sanitaria clínica
      1. Aprenda sobre las diferentes profesiones de la salud.
      2. Comprender la terminología básica de la atención médica.
      3. Explore las interacciones comunes en los entornos de atención médica entre los pacientes y los trabajadores de la salud.
2. Terminología médica
   1. Empezar
   2. Cómo tomar este curso
   3. Examen Test-Out 1: Lecciones 1–Examen Parcial
   4. Introducción a la terminología médica y al cuerpo humano en la salud y la enfermedad
   5. El sistema musculoesquelético
   6. El Sistema Cardiovascular
   7. Los sistemas linfático e inmunológico
   8. El sistema respiratorio
   9. El sistema digestivo
   10. El sistema urinario
   11. Examen
   12. Examen Test-Out 2: Lecciones 8–Examen Final
   13. El sistema nervioso
   14. Sentidos especiales: los ojos y los oídos
   15. El sistema tegumentario
   16. El sistema endocrino
   17. Salud mental
   18. Sistemas reproductivos masculino y femenino
   19. Procedimientos de diagnóstico, medicina nuclear y medicina complementaria
   20. Examen final
3. Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado
1. Fundaciones de Asistencia Médica
2. Comportamiento Profesional
3. Cuestiones legales y éticas
4. El arte de comunicar
5. Telecomunicaciones, Profesionalismo Telefónico y Técnicas Telefónicas
6. Comunicaciones escritas
7. Entorno del consultorio médico
8. Programación de pacientes
9. Gestión de registros médicos
10. Introducción a los Seguros de Salud
11. Codificación médica: una visión general
12. Cuentas de pacientes
13. Reclamaciones de seguros, facturación de pacientes y cobros
14. Prácticas Financieras Diarias
15. Gestión de la oficina
16. Farmacología
17. Patofisiología
18. Control de infecciones y asepsia médica
19. La queja principal y la historia del paciente
20. Medidas corporales y signos vitales
21. Preparación para los exámenes
22. El examen físico completo (CPE)
23. Exámenes y Procedimientos de Especialidad
24. El Laboratorio del Consultorio Médico (POL)
25. Recolección y procesamiento de muestras
26. Introducción a la flebotomía
27. Pruebas diagnósticas
28. Cirugías menores en el consultorio
29. Cálculos de dosis de medicamentos
30. Administración de medicamentos
31. Urgencias en el consultorio médico
32. Procedimientos de primeros auxilios y problemas de salud mental
33. Rehabilitación
34. Nutrición y Dietas Especiales
35. Certificación
36. Preparándose para su carrera

Lo que aprenderás

• Logre el dominio del idioma a través del modelo de mejora de habilidades de la plataforma EnGen para acceder a programas de grado, credenciales y oportunidades de capacitación
• Desarrolle su dominio del inglés y adquiera vocabulario y conceptos esenciales para sobresalir como asistente médico certificado
• Obtenga escenarios del mundo real a través de la ruta de preparación para la carrera
• Utilice la plataforma de aprendizaje EnGen para alcanzar sus objetivos personales de aprendizaje de inglés, independientemente del nivel de competencia actual, para asegurar un nuevo empleo, fomentar las conexiones con colegas y mejorar la comunicación con los educadores de sus hijos
• Aprenda a enfatizar el comportamiento ético, la comunicación terapéutica y proteger la privacidad de la información del paciente
• Comprender la importancia de una primera impresión, cómo mantener un entorno de oficina seguro, utilizar la terminología médica y practicar los procedimientos clínicos
• Reconocer la importancia de la certificación profesional y las oportunidades profesionales que puede proporcionar.

¿Cómo se beneficiará?

• Mejora tus habilidades en inglés y desbloquea nuevas oportunidades para conseguir el trabajo que deseas, comunicarte con tu médico o hablar con los maestros de tus hijos
• Aprende habilidades importantes específicas del trabajo, que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tu puesto actual u obtener un ascenso
• Resumir la regla de privacidad de HIPAA y la regla de seguridad de HIPAA
• Demostrar conocimientos básicos de terminología médica
• Hablar sobre los seguros gubernamentales y privados
• Identificar las funciones de los principales sistemas corporales
• Aprenda a escribir una queja principal y obtener un historial del paciente
• Discutir la importancia de la asepsia médica y quirúrgica
• Explicar la información contenida en los diferentes tipos de historias clínicas.
• Identificar los tres métodos utilizados para realizar la venopunción
• La certificación demuestra que ha cumplido con ciertos requisitos educativos y está comprometido a continuar su educación en el futuro
• Prepárese para el examen de Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA) a través de la Asociación Nacional de Carreras de Salud (NHA)

Cerrar:

Los estudiantes tendrán acceso a especialistas de apoyo que los ayudarán con cualquier pregunta que tengan.

CCMA

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria de la salud. Su experiencia clínica incluye trabajar como asistente médica para una red de clínicas de salud rurales, y como codificadora médica, especialista en reclamos de seguros y auditora de registros médicos. Trabajó como gerente de un consultorio médico durante diez años, donde reclutó y capacitó a todos los asistentes médicos. Nancy tiene una licenciatura en educación vocacional y ha desarrollado y enseñado programas de asistente médico.

Hilary Khouri

Hilary Khouri tiene diez años de experiencia en el campo de la medicina. Después de la universidad, comenzó su carrera médica trabajando en la oficina principal de un consultorio grupal manejando las tareas administrativas diarias. Su experiencia médica también incluye trabajar en una empresa de consultoría de atención médica, donde revisó los registros de salud electrónicos para verificar que estuvieran completos y educó a los proveedores sobre la mejora de la documentación, además de realizar la codificación de ajuste de riesgos. Es licenciada en comercialización de moda por la Universidad de Indiana de Pensilvania y especialista certificada en facturación y codificación (CBCS) por la Universidad de Alabama.

Instructores de Terminología Médica

Nuestra sección del curso de terminología médica es impartida por múltiples instructores experimentados. Consulte aquí la lista completa de estos instructores.

Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team.

Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team while learning all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. You will explore the history of physical therapy and the relationships between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy aides. You will learn how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients. You'll also come to understand the medical documentation that physical therapists use and principles of ethics and law that affect the PT aide.

Physical therapists often use words and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, so this course will devote some time to learning much of the language of PT. You'll learn proper body mechanics and how to safely move patients. You will come to understand the normal gait cycle and how to help patients walk with assistive devices like walkers, crutches, and canes. You will also investigate various balance and coordination disorders. By the time you finish this course, you'll have gained valuable knowledge and be well on your way to becoming an important member of the physical therapy team!

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team.

1. Introduction to Physical Therapy
2. Communication for the Physical Therapy Aide
3. Ethics and Law for the PT Aide
4. The Language of Physical Therapy
5. Anatomy and Physiology: Part 1
6. Anatomy and Physiology: Part 2
7. Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 1
8. Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 2
9. Helping Patients Walk
10. Using Physical Agents
11. Use of Exercise: Part 1
12. Use of Exercise: Part 2

Self-Study

Learn what a veterinary assistant does in the veterinary office or hospital setting.

If you have ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, you might have quite a few questions about what it is they do: What vaccinations do cats and dogs? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course answers these questions and more.

You will learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You will understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You will even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You will explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn what a veterinary assistant does in the veterinary office or hospital setting.

History of Veterinary Practice and Dog and Cat Reproduction

This first lesson starts way back at the beginning and introduces how ancient veterinary medicine evolved into the modern-day practice that you're accustomed to. You will learn why a veterinary assistant is just as important to the success of the practice as the veterinarian.

Vaccinology for Dogs and Cats

In this lesson, you will learn how vaccines protect against disease. And just as important, you will learn why they sometimes fail. You will take a close look at how often vaccines should be given, why they may be ill-advised, and why vaccinosis is so controversial.

Parasites Infesting Pets and People

This lesson addresses the parasites that can infest both pets and people. You will see the worms that live in the intestines, and get acquainted with heartworm, a nasty guy that lives in the arteries. You will explore how parasites infect people, what they do, and how to prevent their invasion.

How to Pick the Best Food for Your Pet; Prescription Diets

Have you ever wondered how to pick the best food for your pet? This lesson will give you the tools to make the right decision, and how best to pass the information to your clients. You will also talk about the role of prescription diets in pet health.

Euthanasia: The Procedure, How to Help Clients, and Assisting Children with Pet Loss

This will certainly be the most emotional lesson in the entire course. The topic is euthanasia, and you will look at it from the perspectives of both the client and the hospital employee. You will explore the stages of grief that everyone goes through after a loss.

Workplace Safety and Veterinary Hospital Economics

In this lesson, you will learn why a veterinary hospital can be a dangerous place. You will see how X-rays, anesthetics, and certain drugs can harm you. You will finish this lesson with Economics 101, a glimpse into the cash flow of a typical veterinary hospital.

Pet First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Designed like a short course in human first aid, this lesson will help you cope with almost any veterinary emergency, and you will discuss ways that some emergencies can be prevented. There's even a segment on cardiopulmonary resuscitation for dogs and cats!

External Parasites of Pets, Including the Flea

What is the most important parasite affecting our pets? If you answered the flea, you're right. In this lesson, you will learn all about this parasite. You will hear about other crawling parasites that also live on or in the skin (mange) and how they can be managed.

Confidentiality and Grievances, Client Communications, and Client Education

Did you know that as a hospital employee, any advice you give could end up in a lawsuit? You will find out how to handle these situations and, related to this, how to maintain client confidentiality. You will round off your study on client communications with an introduction to client education programs.

Medical Records and Prescriptions

As soon as you're hired as a veterinary assistant, you will be helping to prepare prescriptions. In this lesson, you will find out how to do this correctly. You will also learn about your role in keeping accurate medical records.

Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine

In this lesson, you will learn all about alternative therapies that some veterinarians are applying in their practices, including acupuncture, homeopathy, herbs, and chiropractic care. You will also examine the plusses and minuses of each diet.

Behavior Counseling for Puppies and Kittens and Putting It All Together in a Health Plan

In the last lesson, you will take a close look at animal behavior. You will delve into how best to train puppies and kittens, and more importantly, how to share the information with your clients. At the end of the course, you will see how everything you've learned can be put together for a comprehensive health plan.

Self-Study

Practicing veterinarian teaches you to manage the entire canine breeding cycle, from assessing the health of parents to puppy care.

This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you're a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Practicing veterinarian teaches you to manage the entire canine breeding cycle, from assessing the health of parents to puppy care.

1. Prebreeding Assessment and Management
2. Female Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders
3. Male Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders
4. The Reproductive Cycle and When to Breed
5. Natural Breeding and Artificial Insemination
6. Reasons for Female Infertility: Uterine and Ovarian Disorders
7. Reasons for Female Infertility: Effects of Abnormal Estrous Cycles
8. Reasons for Male Infertility
9. Pregnancy Diagnosis and Care of the Pregnant Bitch
10. Whelping: Normal and Assisted (including cesarean)
11. Postpartum Disease
12. Neonatal Care: Birth to Six Months

Self-Study

Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner.

Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner. This course is the third installment in the "Become a Veterinary Assistant" series.

Throughout the course, you'll benefit from videos that demonstrate many procedures and techniques, as well as state-of-the-art interactive graphics. It's as close as you can get to actually being right there in the veterinarian's office!

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner.

1. Basic Dog Restraints
2. Basic Restraint Techniques
3. Exams, Pilling, and Nails
4. Blood Collection
5. Blood Tests
6. Urine Tests
7. Surgeries
8. Hygiene 101
9. Gender, Age, and Dosage Calculations
10. Exam Room Skills (TPR)
11. Radiology and Medical Terminology
12. Injections, Vaccines, and Worms

Self-Study

(10 contact hours) This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.

The brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing and, in connection with an individual's lifestyle, can have a powerful impact on the health of the body and mind. The brain is affected by virtually every aspect of a person's life including how happy they are, the type of music they listen to, their meditation practices, the quality of their sleep, the type and amount of play in their lives, their levels of stress, the foods they choose to eat, the amount and type of physical activity in which they engage, whether or not they abuse drugs, and whether or not they regularly spend time in nature.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic structures and functions of the brain and explain how happiness, music, meditation, sleep, play, and lifestyle factors (such as stress, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, and nature) affect brain health.

(10.0 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/01/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

NCBTMB

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Gain an understanding of the brain and explore how lifestyle choices impact this remarkable organ. This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.

1. The Amazing Brain
2. Wire Your Brain for Happiness
3. Music, Sound, and the Healthy Brain
4. Meditation and Brain Health
5. Sleep and the Brain
6. Play and the Brain
7. Healthy Lifestyles

What you will learn

• Describe the basic structures and functions of the brain
• Compare the determinants of happiness and the effect on brain health
• Discuss how music engages the whole brain
• Identify meditation techniques to enhance brain health
• Explore the effects of sleep on brain health
• Examine the key characteristics of play and the relationship to brain health
• Examine the effects of lifestyle factors on brain health

How you will benefit

• Learn how to support health and happiness through lifestyle choices that impact the brain
• Distinguish yourself as a professional who has studied how music, stress, meditation, sleep, play, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, and nature affect brain health
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Build your knowledge and expand your skills and competencies so you can advance your career and enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(24 contact hours) This course will help you enhance your professional marketability and ability to serve a diverse population by providing you with a broad understanding of complementary and integrative health care options.

Today's healthcare 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 integrative medicine. Rapidly gaining in popularity, complementary and integrative medicine is used by much of the United States population.

The outcome of this program is for the learner to explain complementary and integrative health therapies, including their uses and their role in health and healing; describe the role of cultural competence in health care; and examine the legal and ethical issues related to complementary and integrative health.

(24 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 12/15/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Rapidly gaining in popularity, complementary and integrative medicine is used by much of the United States population. This course will help you enhance your professional marketability and ability to serve a diverse population by providing you with a broad understanding of complementary and integrative health care options.

1. Cultural Competence in Health Care
2. Traditional Healing Systems
3. Manual Bodywork Healing Therapies
4. Understanding Chiropractic Care
5. Yoga: An Integrative Practice for Life
6. Acupuncture
7. Natural Products: Nutraceuticals, Probiotics, Herbs, and Botanicals
8. Aromatherapy: The Healing Power of Scent
9. Naturopathy: A Natural System of Healing
10. Animal-Assisted Therapy
11. The Chakra System
12. Legal Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
13. Ethical Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

What you will learn

• Describe the role of cultural competence in heath care
• Explain key elements of various global traditional healing systems
• Describe the role of manual bodywork healing therapies in health and wellness
• Discuss how chiropractic supports health and wellness
• Describe the impact of yoga on health and healing
• Describe the role of acupuncture in healing
• Describe how natural products (nutraceuticals, probiotics, herbs, and botanicals) support health and well-being
• Explain aromatherapy and the healing power of scent
• Identify the key concepts and practices of naturopathy.
• Explain how animal-assisted therapy supports health and healing.
• State the way the chakra system is used to heal.
• Explain the legal and ethical issues relevant to complementary and integrative health.

How you will benefit

• Learn how various complementary and integrative healing practices benefit health and well-being in a culturally diverse population
• Examine the importance of cultural competence, as well as the legal and ethical issues related to complementary and integrative health
• Explore diverse healing options, such as nutraceuticals, animal-assisted therapy, probiotics, herbs, and botanicals
• Examine the legal and ethical issues you may encounter in complementary and integrative health care
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Build your knowledge and expand your skills and competencies so you can advance your career and enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

This course offers an in-depth look at depression, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment, plus vital suicide prevention strategies.

Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common, yet serious, mental health disorder in adults, children, and adolescents. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life and normal functioning and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder as well as family and friends. By understanding the symptoms, risk factors, criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options available, depression can be recognized early, and depressive symptoms can be reduced or alleviated. Death by suicide, which can result from depression, is a tragic reaction to stressful life circumstances. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is a vital step in preventing suicide, helping others in crisis, and changing the way all of us view suicide and mental health issues.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression, as well as conventional, complementary, and integrative treatment options for those with depression. The learner will also describe risk factors, as well as assessment, treatment and prevention options for suicide.

(8.0 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 05/31/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation..

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of depression, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, both conventional and integrative. Gain the knowledge to recognize and manage symptoms of depression. You'll also learn about the critical issues surrounding suicide, including risk factors, assessment, and prevention strategies.

Depression in Adults

Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common, yet serious, mental health disorder. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life and normal functioning and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder as well as family and friends. By understanding the symptoms, risk factors, criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options available, depression can be recognized early, and depressive symptoms can be reduced or alleviated.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression, as well as conventional treatment options for those with depression.

Depression in Children and Adolescents

Depression can affect people of any age, including children and adolescents. Although children and adolescents might naturally have mood swings as they grow and develop, depression is different. This mood disorder can affect how children and adolescents interact with friends and family. It may prevent them from enjoying school, sports, hobbies, or other normal childhood or adolescent activities. Because children and adolescents are still developing, treatment for this complex disorder can be challenging. However, various forms of psychotherapy and medication have been effective treatments for this age group.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of depression present in children and adolescents, identify the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression in this age group, and identify treatment approaches for depression in children and adolescents.

Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention

Suicide—taking your own life—is a tragic reaction to stressful life circumstances. Approximately 700,000 to one million people die by suicide in the world each year. This means someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. In the United States, there is one death by suicide every 12 minutes. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is a vital step in preventing suicide, helping others in crisis, and changing the way all of us view suicide and mental health issues.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of, risk factors for, and ways to treat and prevent suicide.

Depression: Complementary and Integrative Approaches

Depression is widely experienced in the United States and globally. People with depression report a lack of interest in life and activities that they otherwise normally enjoy. Complementary and integrative approaches can be an adjunct to conventional medicine and should be considered as complements to, not replacements for, medical treatments. A great deal of research is currently evaluating these approaches and demonstrating that they are not only safe, but effective, in reducing the symptoms of depression.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the therapeutic effects of various complementary and integrative approaches on the symptoms of depression.

What you will learn

• Explain symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis criteria for depression in adults
• Explain symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis criteria for depression in children and adolescents
• Identify the prevalence of depression for children, adolescents, and adults
• Describe conventional treatment approaches for depression in children, adolescents, and adults
• Identify the prevalence of suicide in the United States and globally
• Identify risk factors associated with considering, attempting, or dying by suicide
• Describe methods of assessing, treating, and preventing suicide
• Describe complementary and integrative treatment approaches for depression in all age groups including acupuncture, art and music therapy, humor, animals, light therapy, mindfulness, massage, and spirituality

How you will benefit

• Provides learners with the ability to recognize symptoms and risk factors for depression in adults, enabling timely intervention, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment
• Enhances understanding of how depression manifests differently in children and adolescents, facilitating early detection and intervention tailored to their developmental stage
• Provides a comprehensive overview of how widespread depression is across different age groups, which can inform public health strategies and resource allocation
• Familiarizes learners with conventional treatment modalities, ensuring they can recommend or apply evidence-based interventions for individuals of all ages
• Raises awareness about the scale of suicide, highlighting the urgency of addressing mental health issues and guiding policy-making and prevention efforts
• Improves the ability to identify individuals at risk, allowing for targeted interventions and support to prevent suicide
• Provides knowledge on comprehensive strategies for suicide prevention, from assessment to intervention, contributing to reduced suicide rates and improved mental health outcomes
• Expands the range of treatment options available, promoting holistic and integrative personalized care that can enhance the effectiveness of depression management across different populations

Self-Study

(19 contact hours) The Certificate in End-of-Life Care will enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and individuals who work with or care for those experiencing a terminal illness.

End-of-life care presents health care professionals as well as patients and family members with many challenges and dilemmas. Education in the holistic and integrative care of individuals at the end of life builds on and expands professional competencies and brings healing and transformation.

The Certificate in End-of-Life Issues 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.Topics include ethical issues, hospice and palliative care, pain assessment and management, physiologic changes, death, dying, and grief, cultural considerations, pediatric care, and caregiving at the end of life.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to explain key elements of end-of-life management for family members, caregivers, and those who are experiencing a terminal illness.

(19 contact hours)

Expiration Date: 05/30/2025

(Next date of course revision)

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Java.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

When you work in end of life care, you must be prepared for the challenges it brings you, your patients, and their families. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and individuals who work with or care for those experiencing a terminal illness.

1. End of Life Issues - Ethical Issues
2. End of Life Issues - Hospice and Palliative Care
3. End of Life Issues - Pain Assessment and Management
4. End of Life Issues - Physiological Changes at the End of Life
5. End of Life Issues - Death, Dying and Grief
6. Cultural Considerations at the End of Life
7. Pediatric End-of-Life Care – Compassion and Caring
8. Caregiving at the End of Life – Issues and Considerations
9. Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery

Self-Study

(10 contact hours) Energy healing methods like meditation, reiki, and acupuncture, when combined with modern healthcare, can enhance health and healing outcomes.

Increasingly, scientific evidence shows that human beings are comprised of an energetic system that is highly integrated with the physical body, emotions, and the spirit. When methods of therapeutic energy healing are incorporated with modern healthcare modalities, positive client outcomes result. Music, sound healing, meditation, therapeutic touch, healing touch, reiki, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, qigong, and acupuncture are therapies that can result in enhanced health and healing for many individuals.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the foundations of energy medicine, including the biofield (human energy field), the chakras, music and sound, meditation, qigong, and acupuncture.

(10 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 08/05/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Scientific evidence shows that humans are comprised of an energetic system integrated with the body, emotions, and spirit. Combining energy healing methods like meditation, reiki, and acupuncture with modern healthcare can improve client outcomes.

1. The Biofield (Human Energy Field): Foundation for Energy Medicine
2. Music and Sound as Energy Medicine
3. Meditation for Health and Energy
4. Energy Medicine Therapies: Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Reiki, Reflexology, and Craniosacral Therapy
5. Essentials of Qigong
6. Acupuncture as Energy Medicine

What you will learn

• Describe the biofield (human energy field)
• Examine sound and music therapy interventions and benefits
• Describe the effects of meditation on the brain, health conditions, and energy
• Examine the benefits of the energy medicine therapies of Therapeutic Touch?, Healing Touch, Reiki, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy
• Describe the practice and health benefits of qigong
• Identify the practice, theories, and clinical efficacy of acupuncture

How you will benefit

• Learn how to energy healing practices, music, sound, meditation, and other therapeutic techniques can improve health and well-being
• Describe the human energy field (biofield), auric layers, and the chakras and their relationship to health
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered.
• Explain meditation and its psychological and physiological effects and benefits on the body and the mind
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

A holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet? This certificate provides an overview of the role of food and nutrition choices on our bodies, our immune systems, our overall well-being, and the health of all sentient beings on an increasingly populated planet.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and planetary health.

(16 contact hours)

Expiration Date: 06/01/2025

(Next date of course revision)

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

DIABETES EDUCATORS

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Learn how food interacts with your body and discover how to make healthy nutritional choices that will impact your well-being. This course provides an overview of current food and nutrition issues, including obesity, nutrition and stress, food labels, botanicals and herbs, genetically modified foods, and how your food choices affect your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

Nutrition and Health—What's the Connection?

This lesson provides an overview of the role of food and health in human history. The various elements of nutrition and some of the most common types of diets are explored. What we eat profoundly affects our health and well-being: Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States.

Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function

This lesson explores the relationship between food and emotions; to explain the stress response; to discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; to define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and to examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system. Most individuals enjoy sitting down and eating a delicious meal. Food provides an opportunity to socialize and, if the food is nutritious, it also supports a healthy body and mind.

Obesity in America— A Public Health Epidemic

This lesson examines the extent of obesity in the United States; explain the difference between being overweight and being obese; list the causes of overweight and obesity; examine the health and economic consequences of obesity; and discuss pharmaceutical and surgical options for obese individuals.

Current Issues in Nutrition

This lesson provides an overview of the types of toxins found in food and to examine the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies on our health. Our diet has a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of where our food originated. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods, and we eat more than we need.

Spiritual Nutrition—The Global Consequences of Food Choices

Food is a dynamic force that interacts with our bodies on multiple levels: the physical level, the mental-emotional level, and the energetic or spiritual level. Conscious eating involves an awareness of the eating process from beginning to end, and it includes thinking about how dietary choices affect others. Any food choice that is truly good for an individual's physical health and well-being will also be good for his/her spiritual well-being.

Food Labels—Deciphering the Mysteries

An important element of health is the ability to understand what is in the food we eat. Knowing how to read and understand food labels can help individuals make healthier food choices. The goal of this lesson is to provide an overview of food labels, describe how to read a Nutrition Fact label, explain food claims in terms of nutritional value, define what organic means, examine the four organic principles, and identify various food labels in terms of their significance to food products.

Botanicals, Herbs, and Herbalism

While modern medicine has produced many scientific advances, one of the most important "advances" has been the recognition of the value of herbs and herbalism. After all, nature and plants have been an essential part of everyday life since the beginning of recorded history. The goal of this lesson is to provide an examination of the role of herbs and herbalists, herb processing, how herbalists are trained, and issues facing the use of herbs.

Natural Sweeteners—Healthy Options for Your Sweet Tooth

Most Americans consume far more sugar than they require, and this contributes to obesity as well as many types of diseases. The role of sugar in the American diet is an important one, and understanding its effect on the body and its role in inflammation and disease can significantly impact one's health. Alternatives to refined sugar are numerous, but are they safe and effective?

Probiotics—Silent Partners in Health

Probiotics are live organisms believed to be healthy for the host organism. They are used globally to improve the health and well-being of animals and human beings. Sales of probiotic supplements have soared in recent years on the basis of intriguing research that demonstrates potential benefits for many chronic conditions, including cancer.

What you will learn

• Describe the connection between nutrition and health.
• Explain the relationship between nutrition, stress, and immune function.
• Discuss current issues in nutrition.
• Explain the impact of obesity on public health in the United States.
• Describe how to accurately read food labels.
• Compare and contrast the health benefits and risks of various natural sweeteners.
• Explain the health considerations of botanicals, herbs, and herbalism.
• Describe the role of probiotics in health.
• Explain the local and global consequences of food choices.

How you will benefit

• Gain a greater awareness of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and the physical, social, and environmental consequences of food choices on health, communities, and the planet.
• Examine the relationship between stress, obesity, the immune system, and nutrition.
• Explore how botanicals, herbs, herbalism, and probiotics can influence health and well-being.
• Discover how to properly read a food label and choose healthier sweeteners.
• Examine the current issues in nutrition, including toxins in the food chain, plastics and food, choosing appropriate supplements, food allergies, genetically modified organisms, and more.
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family.
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.).
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being.
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements.

Self-Study

Develop the skills to meet the healthcare needs of those over 65, including pain management, elder abuse, mental health, and end-of-life care, in this comprehensive course.

The Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with or care for older adults by providing an educational experience that is multidisciplinary in nature. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created. Individuals who work with the older population will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of the field of gerontology and healthy aging and to stay current with emerging trends such as mental health, abuse, pain assessment and management, sleep, disorders of communication, and dementias (including Alzheimer's disease).

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe topics in gerontology including Alzheimer's Disease, death and dying, elder abuse, healthy aging, mental health, sleep disorders, and pain management.

(25 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/18/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Learn to develop the skills to meet the health care needs of an aging population. This course delivers the information you need to work with people over age 65, including assessing and managing pain, understanding common issues in aging, dealing with elder abuse, exploring mental health issues in aging, and understanding the process of dying and death.

Introduction to Gerontology

Opportunities are unlimited for the individual who knows the field of gerontology. Demographic changes and changes in health care have influenced the development of a variety of roles in this field. This course will provide a broad overview of the field of gerontology and discuss the characteristics of older adults, the sociology of aging, theories of aging, stereotypes and ageism, physiological and psychological changes of aging, mental health, wellness and aging, and complementary and alternative health care methods that may benefit the older adult.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe an overview of the field of gerontology.

Physiology of Aging

There are more elderly adults in the United States than ever before in history, making this segment one of the fastest-growing portions of the population. The appropriate care of older adults requires healthcare providers to have a solid understanding of the physiologic changes that accompany aging.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to define aging, review the theories of aging, and examine the physical changes in body systems associated with aging.

Mental Health and Aging

The enormous increase in the diverse elderly population has prompted a vital societal challenge: the design and delivery of mental health services to the older adult. Because the elderly population in the United States and globally is projected to grow rapidly, the need for geriatric mental health services will also increase dramatically. Continued intellectual, social, and physical activity throughout the life cycle are important for the maintenance of mental health in later life. This course explores the issues of mental wellness strategies for the aging adult, cultural diversity as it relates to mental health, and traditional as well as integrative therapies to support mental health in the aging population.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss the most commonly occurring mental health problems experienced by older adults and important factors related to mental health promotion and wellness, as well as strategies, therapies, and services that may be directed at improving the mental health of the elderly.

Healthy Aging

This course is designed to introduce the health professional to a broad, conceptually integrated perspective on the topic of healthy aging.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss healthy aging as it relates to cultural similarities and differences, complementary and alternative medicine, nutritional concerns, physical activity, fall prevention, sleep issues, sexuality concerns, social activities, and spirituality.

Pain Assessment and Management in the Older Adult

Pain is a symptom that signals distress in virtually every population and every age. To provide quality care to aging adults, healthcare providers must be particularly skilled in assessing pain, understanding misconceptions of pain management, addressing cultural issues in pain management, and providing effective pain therapies.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe an overview of pain and its effective management, including cultural considerations and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management techniques.

Death and Dying

What is grief? What are normal grief responses? What is involved in the final life transition—death? These are some of the questions that will be discussed in this course. The role of culture, palliative and hospice care, advance directives, and the role of spirituality in death and dying will be described. Interactions, healing strategies, and rituals that use the senses and bring comfort and peace for the dying will also be explored.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the psychological, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of death and dying for older adults.

Sleep and Aging

Sleep is essential to a healthy, productive life. While sleep disorders and changes affect all of us as we age, older adults undergo many sleep-related changes that can affect their physical and psychological well-being.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the normal stages of sleep, common sleep measurement tools, sleep characteristics, common sleep disorders, the changes that affect the quality and quantity of sleep as an individual ages, and methods the healthcare provider can use to assess and assist clients with sleep changes as they age.

The Older Woman

America is growing older and most older Americans are women. Today's older woman is part of a diverse group that varies in income, education level, health, functional abilities, living arrangements, and access to support services. Because women live longer than men, they face unique economic, social, and health challenges.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe demographic trends related to the older woman and key challenges faced by aging women, including economic concerns, caregiving, housing and living arrangements, and special health and lifestyle concerns.

Elder Abuse

Older adults today are vibrant, independent, living longer, and in better health than their ancestors. However, as this growing population increases, so does the issue of caring for elderly individuals. Caregivers must often cope with stressful economic and personal burdens when caring for the elderly, who pay the price for this stress and may be abused, exploited, or neglected.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the causes and types of elder abuse; professional responsibilities related to reporting, documenting, and intervening in cases of suspected abuse; and action steps to prevent elder abuse.

Aging and Disorders of Communication

Communication links all human beings together. As individuals age, their ability to perceive information through their senses is often distorted or impaired. Age-related sensory changes impact the quality of life and the quality of communication. Aging adults must compensate for these changes and families must be sensitive to the often-silent process of sensory deterioration in their aging family member.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of speech and hearing disorders that affect communication in aging adults.

Alzheimer's Disease: Mysteries and Possibilities

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a condition in which the concept of loss is profound and central—the loss of one's memories, independence, ability to recognize loved ones, and dignity. Often referred to as "the long goodbye," AD is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions of Americans. It is responsible for billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs. However, new research is providing hope for those with Alzheimer's disease as well as for their families and caregivers.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the signs and symptoms of AD, methods of diagnosis, aspects of care and treatment, caregiver issues, integrative health considerations, and implications for the future of Alzheimer's disease and various other types of dementia.

Self-Study

(13 contact hours) Explore diverse global healing traditions for a comprehensive understanding of alternative healthcare, spanning India, China, Eastern Europe, and the Americas.

Global healing traditions reflect the specific and unique characteristics of the culture, history, philosophy, and availability of resources in different parts of the world. With foundations dating back thousands of years, these healing traditions have a long and rich history. Providing the primary form of health care for the majority of the world's population, global healing traditions include health and wellness practices, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs using ceremonies, plants, animals, or mineral-based medicines, energetic therapies, and/or physical/hands-on techniques. Understanding the various global healing practices provides health care professionals with improved knowledge and skills to support their clients who use various traditional healing practices and techniques.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic concepts of healing for Ayurvedic medicine, curanderismo, Central and South American healing traditions, Native North American healing traditions, traditional Chinese medicine, and the Unani medical system.

(13 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/01/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

(13 contact hours) Deepen your knowledge of medical treatment by exploring alternative health care practices from India, China, Eastern Europe, and Central, North, and South America. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in a variety of traditional healing practices and techniques.

Global Healing Systems—An Introduction

Global healing traditions have a long and rich history that dates back thousands of years. Reflecting the specific and unique characteristics of the culture, history, philosophy, and availability of resources in different parts of the world, these traditional healing systems provide the primary form of health care for the majority of the world's population.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concepts of global and traditional healing systems, including how they differ from conventional (allopathic) medicine systems.

Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

Ayurvedic medicine is a highly sophisticated religion, philosophy, and system of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 2,500 years. As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine, it focuses on the whole individual and one's relationship to one's environment. Health, vitality, and longevity are achieved through a balance within the body and between the body and the external environment.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the basics of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of Ayurvedic medicine, causes of disharmonies and diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.

Curanderismo and Central and South American Healing Practices

With a long and complex history, curanderismo, or indigenous medicine, is the broad healing tradition found in Mexico and Mexican American communities throughout the United States. For some Hispanics, conventional medicine has not been deemed effective or well received. As a result, folk medicine and curanderismo have experienced a revival during the past several decades as a legitimate part of an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to health and healing. Comprehensive cultural competency must include knowledge and awareness of culturally based healing and wellness practices.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe curanderismo and the healing practices of Central and South America as a way of supporting the important cultural and spiritual elements of those who use this medicine system.

Native North American Healing

Millions of Native North Americans (indigenous peoples) utilize traditional healing as a way of maintaining balance and wholeness. To traditional Native Americans, all aspects of life are intimately connected to good health and well-being, and life is a sacred path. This ancient, holistic healthcare system is complex, utilizing medicine wheels, sacred plants, and a variety of healing techniques. Today, there are encouraging signs of acceptance and cooperation between conventional Western practitioners and American Indian healers.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe Native North American healing traditions, including the cultural and spiritual elements important to those who use this medicine system.

South African Healing Traditions

Traditional healing has existed in South Africa for thousands of years and is utilized by the majority of individuals who live in the region. Drawing from a primarily oral tradition, traditional African healers come from many cultures, speak many diverse languages, and they specialize according to their talents and "calling." To the individual who uses this form of healing and to the traditional South African healer, the body, mind, and spirit are intimately connected.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe South African healing traditions as a way of supporting the important cultural and spiritual elements of those who use this medicine system.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Ancient Approach to Healing

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuously practiced professional medical systems in the world, with origins dating back more than 3,000 years. TCM emphasizes the holistic view of the human being and encompasses many different treatment modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and Qigong.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe traditional Chinese medicine and the role of the basic substances and the meridian system in health, as well as causes of disharmony, types of diagnostic methods, and common treatment methods.

Unani Medicine

Unani (or Yunani) medicine is an ancient medical system based on Greek origins. Officially recognized by the World Health Organization as one of several alternative traditional systems of medicine, it is a comprehensive medical system that provides preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare to millions of patients throughout the world. Primarily practiced in the Eastern Mediterranean, Unani medicine is a sophisticated healing system that has profoundly influenced Western medicine.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the Unani medical system, including the history, philosophical tenets, and approaches to healing.

Self-Study

(16 contact hours) Learn about creating healing environments that enhance individual and community health, and the impact of evidence-based design, nature, technology, and environmental essentials.

Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs) are those environments in which characteristics of the individuals and various elements of the organization are focused on social, psychological, physical, cultural, and spiritual components that support and enhance the inherent healing capacities of the individuals who live and work in the environment. Healing relationships, the powerful effect of evidence-based design and all its elements (color, sound, light, art), a focus on nature, the impact of technology on health, and the important environment aspects of health such as clean air and water are all explored in this innovative certificate program.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the various elements of optimal healing environments and how they impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level; and describe methods of enhancing personal and work environments so they support the health of individuals and surrounding communities in a sustainable, healing manner.

(16 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/01/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

This innovative certificate explores Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs), focusing on the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual elements that enhance healing. Learners will gain insight into the impact of evidence-based design, nature, technology, and sustainability on individual and community health, and learn methods to create healing environments.

1. The Power of Design: Healthy Buildings, Healthy Communities
2. Creating Healing Relationships
3. Color and Health: Exploring the Connection
4. Light, Health, and Healing
5. Sound and Art: Using The Ears and Eyes to Heal
6. Nature and Healing: The Power of Connection
7. The Air You Breathe: How Air Quality Affects Health and Well-Being
8. How Safe Is Your Water?
9. Rewired Brains: Technology and Health

Self-Study

(12 contact hours) Healthy aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity, physiologic changes in the brain, intimacy and sexuality, keys to longevity, and important behavioral health issues.

As the population in the United States ages, there are many opportunities to learn how to work with seniors in multiple settings in a way that supports quality care and quality of life. This certificate is designed for individuals who are working in the health care field, those who are interested in the topic, those who are working with the aging population, or anyone who wishes to prepare for careers in aging services or gerontology. Topics include nutrition and healthy aging, the healthy aging brain, physical activity and healthy aging, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe specific aspects of aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

(12 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 12/08/2025

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Aspects of healthy aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

1. Nutrition and Healthy Aging
2. The Healthy Aging Brain
3. Physical Activity and Healthy Aging
4. Centenarians: Keys to Longevity
5. Intimacy, Sexuality, and Healthy Aging
6. Behavioral and Mental Health in Aging

Self-Study

(34 contact hours) Endorsed by AHNA, this program blends ancient healing with modern medicine, addressing today's health needs by uniting physical and nonphysical healing.

The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" health care system, and a recognition of the benefits of combining the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This Certificate Program has been endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

(34 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

DIABETES EDUCATORS

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 11 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

The Certificate Program in Holistic and Integrative Health merges traditional healing practices with modern medical advancements to address the evolving healthcare landscape. Recognized by the American Holistic Nurses Association, it highlights the synergy of physical and nonphysical healing techniques.

Holistic Stress Management

Stress affects each of us every day and while some of us rise to the occasion, others experience myriad physiological, psychological, and spiritual effects. How we cope with stress can determine the current and future state of our health and well-being. Our bodies react to the signals sent to us by our brains during stressful episodes and these signals affect every system, especially the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

There are many holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concept of stress and describe holistic stress management techniques.

Health and the Human Spirit

Spirituality plays an important role in health and healing. This course will explore the forms and expressions of spirituality; discuss culture and its relationship to spirituality; examine the relationship between spirituality and aging; explain spiritual interests within the healthcare system; describe the role of spiritual care providers in administering spiritual care; and describe the relationship between spirituality and health conditions, therapeutic interventions, and healing environments.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spirituality, health, and healing; discuss the multidimensional aspects of spirituality; describe a spiritual assessment; and describe the vast diversity of spiritual expressions.

Energy Healing

The old paradigms of health care are shifting as a growing number of researchers, physicians, nurses, and other health practitioners embrace a new view that includes energy healing. Traditional healers have practiced energy healing methods for centuries and viewed the body as a complex energy system.

With mounting scientific evidence now supporting the efficacy of ancient healing systems, the healthcare community is combining traditional methods of energy healing with modern medicine.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.

Healing elements of meditation

Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share the characteristic of intentionally training a person's attention and concentration. Meditation practices are used by diverse cultures, are rooted in the traditions of the great religions, and have been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the practice of meditation, discuss various meditation traditions, examine meditation techniques, and explain the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation.

Place and Space: Healing Environments

Every individual has the capacity to enhance their healing process (or the healing process of clients) through the creation of healing environments—spaces that support the individual's inner healer and utilize the environment to maximize its healing effects.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the importance of healing environments, their historical evolution, and their unique elements. Specific considerations for designing healing environments for children are briefly discussed, and the role of communication, education, and healthcare providers in developing healing environments are explored.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Ancient Approach to Healing

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuously practiced professional medical systems in the world, with origins dating back more than 3,000 years. TCM emphasizes the holistic view of the human being and encompasses many different treatment modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and Qigong.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe traditional Chinese medicine and the role of the basic substances and the meridian system in health, as well as causes of disharmony, types of diagnostic methods, and common treatment methods.

Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

Ayurvedic medicine is a highly sophisticated religion, philosophy, and system of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 2,500 years. As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine, it focuses on the whole individual and one's relationship to one's environment. Health, vitality, and longevity are achieved through a balance within the body and between the body and the external environment.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the basics of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of Ayurvedic medicine, causes of disharmonies and diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.

Humor and Health

How many times have you felt better after laughing? Humor and laughter make people feel alive and bring a unique perspective to life. They relieve stress and connect people to one another. Humor is a complex phenomenon and an essential part of human nature. Anthropologists have never found a culture or society that did not have humor as a part of it.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the historical perspective of humor; describe the components of humor; and examine the types, theories, and senses of humor as well as ways in which humor is used in health care.

Music therapy and sound healing

In an age where people increasingly turn to holistic methods of healing, music therapy and sound healing have entered mainstream health care and can be used successfully with people of all ages and disabilities.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.

Nutrition—An Integrative Approach

What we eat profoundly impacts our health and well-being, yet many of us eat when we are rushed; we don't know where our food originated; we eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods; and we eat more than we need. How can we revise our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, and how it is prepared?

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of food and health in human history. The various elements of nutrition, some of the most common types of diets, and the roles of nutraceuticals and supplements are explored. Types of toxins and the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies are discussed. Finally, the role of herbs and herbalists, herb processing, how herbalists are trained, and issues facing herbal use are reviewed.

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Healing Therapies

Health care is evolving and integrating the healing therapies of alternative and allopathic medicine. Therapeutic massage and bodywork healing methods are being integrated in many healthcare organizations. This course will describe somatic and musculoskeletal therapies (therapeutic massage, which includes Swedish massage, sports massage, Esalen massage, neuromuscular massage therapy, and Aston patterning); Eastern, meridian-based, and point therapies (acupressure, shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and reflexology); energy-based therapies (Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and Healing Touch); emotional bodywork (Rolfing and Hellerwork); and manipulative therapies (chiropractic and osteopathy).

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the various types of therapeutic bodywork techniques and healing therapies.

Healing Effects of Physical Activity and Movement

Physical activity and movement are essential elements of any program designed for obtaining or maintaining health and well-being. While most individuals associate physical activity with aerobics, many activities comprise a well-rounded and interesting physical fitness and movement program.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the profound physical and psychological benefits of physical activity and movement.

What you will learn

• Describe the differences between CAM and integrative health
• Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Ayurvedic medicine
• Discuss the role of energy in healing
• Explain the healing effects of physical activity and movement
• Describe forms of stress management to support health and healing
• Describe the forms of meditation and their role in healing
• Discuss the role of spirituality on health and healing
• Describe the health effects of humor, music therapy, sound healing, and nutrition on health
• Explain how elements of healing environments contribute to well-being
• Explain the various therapeutic and bodywork healing therapies and their effects on health and well-being
• Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Traditional Chinese medicine

How you will benefit

• Understand various topics including holistic stress management, health and the human spirit, energy healing, meditation, healing environments, humor and health, and more
• Increase your knowledge about the philosophies of health and healing that unite various healing systems
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Open the door to new opportunities as a health and wellness coach
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(14.5 contact hours) Foundations 1 covers stress management, physical activity, nutrition, and healing environments, integrating traditional healing with modern healthcare.

The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" health care system, and a recognition of the benefits of combining the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This certificate program focuses on foundational concepts in holistic and integrative health including stress management, physical activity and movement, nutrition, and healing environments.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

(14.5 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

DIABETES EDUCATORS

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 11 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

The certificate program delves into foundational holistic health concepts, including stress management, physical activity, nutrition, and healing environments. It explores the benefits of integrating traditional healing practices with modern healthcare.

Holistic Stress Management

Stress affects each of us every day and while some of us rise to the occasion, others experience myriad physiological, psychological, and spiritual effects. How we cope with stress can determine the current and future state of our health and well-being. Our bodies react to the signals sent to us by our brains during stressful episodes and these signals affect every system, especially the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

There are many holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concept of stress and describe holistic stress management techniques.

Healing Effects of Physical Activity and Movement

Physical activity and movement are essential elements of any program designed for obtaining or maintaining health and well-being. While most individuals associate physical activity with aerobics, many activities comprise a well-rounded and interesting physical fitness and movement program.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the profound physical and psychological benefits of physical activity and movement.

Nutrition: An Integrative Approach

What we eat profoundly impacts our health and well-being, yet many of us eat when we are rushed; we don't know where our food originated; we eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods; and we eat more than we need. How can we revise our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, and how it is prepared?

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of food and health in human history. The various elements of nutrition, some of the most common types of diets, and the roles of nutraceuticals and supplements are explored. Types of toxins and the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies are discussed. Finally, the role of herbs and herbalists, herb processing, how herbalists are trained, and issues facing herbal use are reviewed.

Place and Space: Healing Environments

Every individual has the capacity to enhance their healing process (or the healing process of clients) through the creation of healing environments—spaces that support the individual's inner healer and utilize the environment to maximize its healing effects.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the importance of healing environments, their historical evolution, and their unique elements. Specific considerations for designing healing environments for children are briefly discussed, and the role of communication, education, and healthcare providers in developing healing environments are explored.

What you will learn

• Explain the healing effects of physical activity and movement
• Describe forms of stress management to support health and healing
• Describe the health effects of nutrition on health
• Explain how elements of healing environments contribute to well-being

How you will benefit

• Learn how physical activity and nutrition support all aspects of health
• Discover the importance of stress management and ways to effectively reduce your stress
• Examine the healing aspects of your environment and ways to improve your personal and work environment to support health and healing
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(10 contact hours) Foundations 2 explores Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation, blending ancient healing with modern practices.

The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" healthcare system, and a recognition of the benefits of combing the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This certificate program focuses on foundational concepts in holistic and integrative health including Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

(10 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

DIABETES EDUCATORS

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 11 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

The certificate program focuses on Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of combining ancient healing traditions with contemporary medical practices. (10 contact hours)

Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

Ayurvedic medicine is a highly sophisticated religion, philosophy, and system of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 2,500 years. As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine, it focuses on the whole individual and one's relationship to one's environment. Health, vitality, and longevity are achieved through a balance within the body and between the body and the external environment.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the basics of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of Ayurvedic medicine, causes of disharmonies and diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Ancient Approach to Healing

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuously practiced professional medical systems in the world, with origins dating back more than 3,000 years. TCM emphasizes the holistic view of the human being and encompasses many different treatment modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and Qigong.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe traditional Chinese medicine and the role of the basic substances and the meridian system in health, as well as causes of disharmony, types of diagnostic methods, and common treatment methods.

Health and the Human Spirit

Spirituality plays an important role in health and healing. This course will explore the forms and expressions of spirituality; discuss culture and its relationship to spirituality; examine the relationship between spirituality and aging; explain spiritual interests within the healthcare system; describe the role of spiritual care providers in administering spiritual care; and describe the relationship between spirituality and health conditions, therapeutic interventions, and healing environments.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spirituality, health, and healing; discuss the multidimensional aspects of spirituality; describe a spiritual assessment; and describe the vast diversity of spiritual expressions.

Healing Elements of Meditation

Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share the characteristic of intentionally training a person's attention and concentration. Meditation practices are used by diverse cultures, are rooted in the traditions of the great religions, and have been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the practice of meditation, discuss various meditation traditions, examine meditation techniques, and explain the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation.

What you will learn

• Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Ayurvedic medicine
• Describe the forms of meditation and their role in healing
• Discuss the role of spirituality on health and healing
• Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Traditional Chinese medicine

How you will benefit

• Increase your knowledge of Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine
• Examine the powerful role of spirituality in health and healing
• Explore the healing elements of meditation
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(9.5 contact hours) Foundations 3 includes humor, music, sound, energy healing, and therapeutic massage, merging creative and energetic healing with conventional medicine.

The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" healthcare system, and a recognition of the benefits of combing the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This certificate program focuses on foundational concepts in holistic and integrative health including humor, music therapy and sound healing, energy healing, and therapeutic massage.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

(9.5 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

DIABETES EDUCATORS

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 11 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

The certificate program includes humor, music therapy, sound healing, energy healing, and therapeutic massage. It highlights the integration of creative and energetic healing modalities with conventional medicine. (9.5 contact hours)

Humor and Health

How many times have you felt better after laughing? Humor and laughter make people feel alive and bring a unique perspective to life. They relieve stress and connect people to one another. Humor is a complex phenomenon and an essential part of human nature. Anthropologists have never found a culture or society that did not have humor as a part of it.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the historical perspective of humor; describe the components of humor; and examine the types, theories, and senses of humor as well as ways in which humor is used in health care.

Music Therapy and Sound Healing

In an age where people increasingly turn to holistic methods of healing, music therapy and sound healing have entered mainstream health care and can be used successfully with people of all ages and disabilities.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.

Energy Healing

The old paradigms of health care are shifting as a growing number of researchers, physicians, nurses, and other health practitioners embrace a new view that includes energy healing. Traditional healers have practiced energy healing methods for centuries and viewed the body as a complex energy system.

With mounting scientific evidence now supporting the efficacy of ancient healing systems, the healthcare community is combining traditional methods of energy healing with modern medicine.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.

Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Healing Therapies

Health care is evolving and integrating the healing therapies of alternative and allopathic medicine. Therapeutic massage and bodywork healing methods are being integrated in many healthcare organizations. This course will describe somatic and musculoskeletal therapies (therapeutic massage, which includes Swedish massage, sports massage, Esalen massage, neuromuscular massage therapy, and Aston patterning); Eastern, meridian-based, and point therapies (acupressure, shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and reflexology); energy-based therapies (Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and Healing Touch); emotional bodywork (Rolfing and Hellerwork); and manipulative therapies (chiropractic and osteopathy).

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the various types of therapeutic bodywork techniques and healing therapies.

What you will learn

• Discuss the role of energy in healing
• Describe the health effects of humor and laughter on health
• Explain the various therapeutic and bodywork healing therapies and their effects on health and well-being
• Describe the effects of music therapy and sound healing on health

How you will benefit

• Increase your knowledge of the role of energy, music, and sound healing in health
• Explore the role of humor and therapeutic bodywork therapies in healing
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Explore the various traditional healing systems that can maximize health and wellness in yourself or someone for whom you provide care
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(13 contact hours) Infectious diseases cause over 25% of global deaths; this certificate program teaches infection control, recognition, treatment, and prevention of common and deadly infections, including zoonotic diseases.

Infectious diseases (IDs) kill more people worldwide than any other single cause. Globally, infectious diseases are responsible for more than 25% of all deaths, second only to cardiovascular disease. Millions more individuals are affected by the most common types of infectious diseases which can have both short- and long-term health consequences. Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. The diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe basic infection control principles as well as describe how to recognize, treat, and prevent some of the most common (and often deadly) infectious diseases.

(13 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/01/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

NCBTMB

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 11 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death globally, responsible for over 25% of all deaths. This certificate program equips learners with foundational knowledge of infection control principles, recognition, treatment, and prevention of common and deadly infectious diseases.

Infection Control Basics

Each year, lives are lost due to the spread of infections in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Infection control procedures are a vital part of health care and patient safety measures used by every member of the healthcare team both in the United States and globally.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe basic infection control measures used to prevent the transmission of diseases in the healthcare setting.

Influenza: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Influenza (commonly called the "flu") is a highly contagious respiratory disease that affects all ages and can cause significant illness and death. Striking hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide every year, this disease can be prevented using a combination of techniques.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe clinical characteristics and treatment options for the influenza virus, including the 2009 H1N1 virus.

Pneumonia in Adults and Children

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Globally, it is the leading killer of children under the age of 5 years. It is also common in the United States. There are several types of pneumonia, depending on the type of microbe (bacteria, viruses, or fungi) that causes it.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention strategies for pneumonia.

Tuberculosis

Despite advances in their treatment and prevention, tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant TB, or MDR-TB, remain two of the world's deadliest communicable diseases. An ancient disease found in Egyptian mummies, TB and MDR-TB are increasingly difficult to treat, due, in part, to the emergence of drug-resistant strains of the disease and lack of resources necessary to fight the disease.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention strategies for TB and MDR-TB.

The ABCs of Hepatitis

Hepatitis A, B, and C are viruses that affect millions of individuals throughout the world. They affect the liver and have a variety of etiologies and mechanisms of transmission. All forms of hepatitis can have significant economic and social consequences since infected individuals can take weeks or months to recover and return to school, work, and their daily lives. Long-term consequences of the viruses vary but can include serious, chronic health consequences such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment are essential in preventing the spread of these diseases.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention strategies for hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.

HIV/AIDS Education for Healthcare Professionals

Since they were first described in 1981, more than a quarter of a century ago, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain a persistent and widespread threat to the health, well-being, and human potential of individuals in the United States and across the globe. Causing fear, guilt, and accusations, weakening the immune system and potentially leading to numerous infections, cancers, or death, HIV and AIDS remain international health issues. They require that healthcare providers be knowledgeable about the complex clinical aspects of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, as well as address ethical, cultural, and empowerment issues, and implement evolving infection control guidelines.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of HIV/AIDS, as well as describe symptoms, transmission methods, prevention strategies, testing, counseling, and treatment options available for individuals with HIV/AIDS.

Zoonoses: Can Your Pet Make You Sick?

For many people, animals are an important part of their lives, providing valuable social bonds, emotional support, and joy. Pets and other animals can contribute to a healing environment with their companionship, assistance, sensory stimulation, need for exercise, sense of calmness, and level of acceptance that is often difficult to find from any other source. Yet many diseases can be spread from pets to people. These diseases, called zoonoses, can involve bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. People can also infect pets, as well. Maintaining a healing environment for all includes the prevention of infections from our pets and other animals.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe some of the most common zoonoses in the United States and to describe symptoms, treatment, and methods of prevention and treatment for these diseases.

Tickborne Diseases

In the United States, ticks carry many different pathogens that can cause a variety of human diseases. One of the most common of these is Lyme disease. Many tickborne diseases are challenging to diagnose because their symptoms imitate other common illnesses. The prevention of tickborne disease involves avoidance of tick-infested areas, the appropriate use of proper clothing, and insect repellents.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe tickborne diseases, with an emphasis on Lyme disease, and identify effective methods of preventing tickborne diseases.

Emerging Global Infectious Diseases

Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are an ever-present threat to the health and livelihood of individuals, families, communities, and countries all over the world. The greatest burden of EIDs lies in developing countries and among infants and children who are the most vulnerable to these infections and the long-term consequences of their presence.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the characteristics of common EIDs and their effects on the health of global citizens.

What you will learn

• Describe basic infection control principles and methods of prevention
• Explain the types of influenza, symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment modalities, and preventive measures
• Describe pneumonia symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment modalities, and preventive measures
• Describe tuberculosis symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment modalities, and preventive measures
• Discuss the types of hepatitis, symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment options, and preventive measures
• Identify how to identify, manage, and prevent HIV/AIDS
• Describe types of zoonoses, causes, symptoms, and preventive measures
• Discuss the types of tickborne diseases and how to prevent them
• Identify emerging global infectious diseases and their causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies

How you will benefit

• Examine basic techniques and procedures for preventing the transmission of infectious disease
• Discover how to assessment, treat, and prevent influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, zoonoses, and tickborne diseases
• Learn about emerging global infectious diseases (EIDs) and how they impact the health of individuals, families, and communities throughout the world
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(24 contact hours) This course will provide complementary methods of care to effectively address the needs of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions.

This groundbreaking certificate demonstrates the dramatic shift taking place as a growing number of alternative, holistic, and integrative therapies are being used to treat mental disorders. While the field of integrative medicine emphasizes treating the mind, body, and spirit, integrative mental health offers a new approach to treating mental disorders by applying conventional and evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. While medication and psychotherapy can save lives, they can also be part of an integrative solution to mental health conditions. Topics covered include anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorders in children and adolescents, chronic pain, depression, sleep disorders, and mental health and aging.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe various mental disorders and alternative, holistic, and integrative therapies that are being used to treat these disorders.

(24.0 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 07/11/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Learn groundbreaking holistic and integrative approaches to treating mental health issues. This course examines how to effectively address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with mental health issues through the use of integrative and evidence-based complementary methods of care.

1. Anxiety Disorders: An Integrative Approach
2. Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Integrative Approach
3. Sleep Disorders: An Integrative Approach
4. Mental Health and Aging
5. Depression: An Integrative Approach
6. Chronic Pain: An Integrative Approach to Effective Pain Management
7. Alzheimer's Disease: Mysteries and Possibilities
8. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
9. ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
10. Substance Abuse—Recognition, Intervention, And Prevention
11. Suicide Assessment, Treatment, And Prevention

Self-Study

(12 contact hours) Describes the theories and foundations of legal and ethical elements commonly found in healthcare.

Healthcare professionals today are acutely aware of the need to understand the legal and ethical environment in which they practice. In this certificate, you'll explore the legal and ethical risks related to HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence. By the end of the program, you'll have a solid grasp of crucial topics in the healthcare industry that are important to anyone working in a medical-related field.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the legal and ethical risks, and the legal and ethical issues related to HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence in their healthcare practice.

(12 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 11/01/2024

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Healthcare professionals face legal and ethical dilemmas every day in their professions. This course provides you with a better grasp on crucial issues you're likely to face involving HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence.

Legal Issues in Health Care

Healthcare professionals today are acutely aware of the need to understand the legal environment in which they practice. Ever-shrinking resources, shorter lengths of stay, high-acuity patients, availability of more complex information, diverse patient populations, and the use of technology mean that healthcare professionals must understand the legal risks inherent in their practice.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the legal risks inherent in their healthcare practice.

Ethical Foundations in Health Care

Healthcare professionals face ethical dilemmas every day of their professional lives. Ethical decision-making is an important part of the care they provide to their patients and clients. A sound understanding of key ethical issues helps healthcare providers make appropriate ethical decisions during the course of their care.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the theories and foundations of ethics that support sound decision-making during the provision of care.

Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas in Health Care

With the advent of astounding scientific and technological advances in every area of health care, today's healthcare environment is increasingly fraught with complex patient care issues. Healthcare professionals often have varying views on legal and ethical dilemmas that make it difficult to act in ways consistent with their own support for patient autonomy. The variation in individual state approaches to laws and professional standards, as well as specific codes of ethics, makes ethical dilemmas challenging for many healthcare providers and patients and family members.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of contemporary ethical dilemmas found in health care today.

HIPAA and Patient Privacy

Personal health information is protected under federal law. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides for the protection and security of personal health information. Both healthcare professionals and consumers must understand the legal and ethical implications of this law and the effects of violations on the patient and the provider.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of HIPAA rules to ensure that personal health information is protected.

Medication Errors

Medications promote healing, reduce suffering, and contribute to modern medical miracles. However, because thousands of new drugs have been developed recently, because the healthcare environment is increasingly complex, and because patients are older and often sicker, there is increasing risk for medication errors.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss the issues relevant to medication errors. The scope of the problem and potential causes are explored, and specific guidelines for prevention are suggested.

Social Media and Health Care

Social media has many characteristics and has become part of the very fabric of today's society. It can be immediate, irreverent, and incredibly powerful. The use of social media in all areas of life, especially health care, is growing exponentially. Used to effectively communicate and connect with other healthcare professionals, the community, and patients, social media also has tremendous risks when not used professionally. Guidelines to ensure its safe and proper use are essential.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of social media tools used in health care today, as well as provide principles for the effective and professional use of social media.

Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery

The gift of organ donation is the gift of life. However, the gap between those who need an organ or tissue donation and the number of donations available is wide and growing. Healthcare providers need to understand the issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery so they can effectively support the needs of donor families and donor recipients.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the complex and challenging issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery, including methods of compassionately and effectively supporting the families during the process.

Workplace Violence in Health Care

Workplace violence is an increasing problem in organizations today and is especially challenging in the healthcare industry. Considered a human rights issue, workplace violence affects the dignity of millions of people worldwide and is a major source of inequality, discrimination, stigmatization, and workplace conflict. The consequences to organizations and employees are staggering and include negative financial, safety, and health-related outcomes.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to be able to describe the key characteristics and factors related to the prevalence of workplace violence, including its impact on the workplace and the employee, characteristics of potential victims and perpetrators, and guidelines for the prevention of workplace violence.

What you will learn

• Identify types of law and how the health care system is regulated
• Describe the theories and foundations of ethics that support sound decision-making during the provision of care
• Discuss the contemporary ethical dilemmas found in healthcare today
• Identify the HIPAA rules that ensure that personal health information is protected
• Describe the issues relevant to medication errors
• Examine an overview of social media tools used in healthcare today as well as provide principles for the effective and professional use of social media
• Discuss the complex and challenging issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery
• Describe the key characteristics and factors related to the prevalence of workplace violence

How you will benefit

• Learn the legal and ethical issues commonly found in healthcare, including issues arising from recent scientific and technological advances in the field
• Examine the legal implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Explore the important legal, ethical, and patient care issues arising from medication errors, organ donations, and workplace violence
• Discover how social media as impacted the health care industry
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

Cannabis, used for thousands of years, provides both opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers, legislators, and those in the cannabis business. Learn the history, healthcare applications, social and legal issues, as well as business issues related to medical cannabis in this online course.

Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. It has a complex and culturally significant history throughout the world. During the past several decades, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis have evolved.

As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation during the last few decades that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. This creates new job opportunities and career paths for those passionate about this industry and makes it a great time to explore an online medical cannabis course.

Although the use of medical cannabis has its challenges for healthcare providers, legislators, and employers, it also provides opportunities for those seeking to learn more about the medicinal benefits of cannabis and employment in this field.

The outcome of this medical cannabis course is for you to learn the fascinating history, culture, business factors, as well as the legal, ethical, and social issues related to medical cannabis. You will also learn about the current healthcare applications of medical cannabis and what effects cannabis has on the body. Earning your certificate of completion in this course can open new career opportunities for you as you explore the expanding cannabis industry.

(8.0 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/01/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation

(The section includes Allegra accreditation information per product type) Allegra determines this information.

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. Although the use of medical cannabis provides its challenges, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis has evolved and in turn produced many opportunities. Obtaining your Certificate in Medical Cannabis can help you explore employment opportunities in the evolving cannabis industry.

The History, Culture, and Business of Cannabis

Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. It has a complex, colorful, and culturally significant history throughout the world. During the past several decades, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis have evolved. The business of cannabis has also evolved, and with it, there are important considerations for those involved in every aspect of it to ensure that individuals who use cannabis can be assured a safe and effective product.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the physical components of cannabis, as well as important aspects of the history of its use, and elements of the business of cannabis, including aspects that address environmental and human health.

Cannabis and Its Effects on the Body

The use of medicinal plants by humans has occurred since prehistoric times. As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation during the last few decades that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex biological system comprised of chemical signals and cellular receptors present in our brain and throughout our body. It interacts with cannabis and its compounds and can result in a variety of psychological and physiological effects. If overused, cannabis can also result in many disorders, including the cannabis use disorder (CUD).

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the endocannabinoid system, the effects of cannabis on the human body, and various use disorders related to cannabis.

Cannabis—Legal and Social Considerations

Evolving cannabis legalization across the United States and globally is changing the way individuals live with these new laws. While cannabis is still illegal at the U.S. federal level, hemp and its extractions (such as cannabidiol, or CBD) are legal. Cannabis consumers and their reasons for using cannabis are diverse, and they challenge the stereotypes typically associated with cannabis use. While cannabis laws are evolving, there are still social, ethical, and legal issues associated with its use that present both challenges and opportunities for healthcare providers, legislators, as well as employers, and employees of all industries.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to identify key state and federal laws related to the use of cannabis, identify key demographic characteristics of cannabis users, and explain issues related to cannabis as it affects healthcare, employment, social justice, ethics, and legislative advocacy.

Healthcare Applications of Cannabis

Because of the long history of cannabis as a medicinal plant, there are many who view it as effective in treating a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions. Currently, the research about the effectiveness of cannabis remains diverse, with a few conditions having some credible evidence of benefit for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and neuroregenerative processes. There are many considerations about what health conditions could benefit from its use, and there are many routes of cannabis administration that influence the decision to use it.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the various health conditions for which cannabis may, or may not be effective, as well as to describe the routes of administration, and clinical concerns about drug interactions and monitoring its effectiveness.

What you will learn

• Describe the history, culture, and business issues related to medical cannabis
• Explain the effects of cannabis on the body
• Describe the legal, ethical, and social issues related to medical cannabis
• Describe the healthcare applications of medical cannabis

How you will benefit

• Understand business issues related to the cannabis industry
• Recognize the historical and cultural aspects of cannabis that effect today's usage
• Learn about the endocannabinoid system
• Understand the effects of CBD on the body
• Learn about the cannabis use disorders
• Identify the legal, ethical, and social issues that affect medical cannabis
• Learn about the medical marijuana program and its relevance to medical cannabis
• Understand health conditions for which medical cannabis may be effective, and the healthcare considerations involved in the decision to use cannabis

Self-Study

(8 contact hours) Discover the transformative power of meditation. With roots in diverse cultures, it trains attention and offers documented health benefits and deeper spiritual connection.

Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share the characteristic of intentionally training a person's attention and concentration. Meditation practices are used by diverse cultures, are rooted in the traditions of the great religions, and have been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing. Evidence of meditation's health effects has been well documented: the practice offers improvement in the symptoms of various disease conditions in addition to the experience of a deeper spiritual connection.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the types and practices of meditation, specific health effects, and the practice of mindfulness meditation.

(8 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/30/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Meditation, practiced for thousands of years across diverse cultures and great religious traditions, intentionally trains attention and concentration. Documented health benefits include symptom improvement for various conditions and a deeper spiritual connection. Learn about the transformative power of meditation for healing and well-being.

1. The Health Effects of Meditation
2. Meditation Types and Practices
3. Meditation and Religious Traditions
4. Mindfulness Meditation

What you will learn

• Describe the health effects of meditation
• Discuss meditation and religious traditions
• Identify meditation types and practices
• Examine the benefits of mindfulness meditation

How you will benefit

• Learn how to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal with pain and illness, and support overall well-being with meditation
• Learn about various meditation techniques, including Transcendental Meditation?, guided imagery and visualization meditation, mindfulness meditation, Osho Kundalini Meditation?, Vipassana meditation, walking meditation, laughter meditation, centering prayer meditation, and concentration meditation
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(8 contact hours) Explore mindful self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes, and examine how these impact our relationships with others and the planet.

We are experiencing a mindfulness revolution as we become aware of the benefits of being mindful in our self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes. We are also increasingly aware of how the practice of mindfulness can effect climate change, nature, our health, the health of our communities, and the health of the planet. When we cultivate a sense of connectedness to everything in nature and realize we all share only one Earth, we gain an immeasurable gift in return. As we cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion for ourselves, it ripples outward to others and transforms our relationship with our partners, families, communities, and the world.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the characteristics of mindful self-care, intimate relationships, communication processes, and how mindfulness impacts climate change and human health.

(8 contact hours)

Expiration Date:06/22/2025

(Next date of course revision)

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Explore mindful self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes, and examine how these impact our relationships with others and the planet.

Mindful Self-Care

Mindful self-care is essential for your well-being. Caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, and it is also one of the easiest things to forget to do or put aside in favor of tending to others. Self-care habits, when done regularly, have the ability to greatly enhance your body, mind, and spirit. When you mindfully care for yourself, you benefit and so do others in your life.

The outcome of this lesson is for the learner to describe the importance of mindful self-care and self-care practices that support health and well-being.

Mindful Communication

Mindful communication means listening and speaking with intention, compassion, and awareness. It means being present. Intimate, complex, and necessary for our very survival, mindful communication can profoundly affect our overall health and wellness. Mindful communication not only transmits information, it helps us relate to each other as human beings in a context of relationships, cultures, families, organizations, and nations. What we say, how we say it, and what we mean are important and can be life changing.

The outcome of this lesson is for the learner to describe the various elements and guidelines of effective, mindful communication using compassion and awareness in relationships.

Mindful Intimate Relationships

Mindful intimate relationships involve being present, aware, and paying attention to the individuals in our relationships in a kind, gentle, accepting, nonjudgmental way. They involve an open attitude toward thoughts and feelings that arise in the most personal relationships in our lives. Through compassionate, mindful practice, we can integrate intimacy into our lives and cultivate powerful, meaningful relationship with ourselves, our significant others, partners, families, communities, and society.

The outcome of this lesson is for the learner to describe characteristics of intimate relationships and mindful ways to improve these relationships.

Mindful Awareness of the Effects of Climate Change on Nature and Health

Mindfulness, climate change, a connectedness to nature, and human health are intricately related. Mindful awareness of the effects of climate change on nature and health will help us develop new social practices and encourage a broader cultural shift toward a healthier planet. Numerous independent researchers and scientists all across the world know that Earth is warming and human activity is the primary cause. How much climate change we will experience in the future is dependent on the choices we all make as mindful global citizens to reduce our global emissions and reconsider our patterns of consumption.

The lesson of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between mindfulness, climate change, the human connection to nature, and health concerns.

Self-Study

(8 contact hours) In the Certificate in Mindfulness, you'll learn about mindfulness and meditation, mindfulness and happiness, mindful eating, mindful movement (walking, yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong), and mindful relationships.

Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the preset moment. When you are mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings without judging them. Today, more and more healthcare practitioners are seeing the benefits of incorporating mindfulness in to their treatments and teaching others in all backgrounds about this valuable practice.

In this certificate program, you'll examine the many benefits of mindfulness for both your personal and professional life. You'll also lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness coaching. Harnessing the power of mindfulness, business leaders have found that, in the long run, this practices offers long-term health changes that result in fewer chronic illnesses, which reduces demand on the health care system and results in fewer health-related costs in business. The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe mindfulness, including the health benefits and the techniques and practices for mindfulness.

(8 contact hours)

Expiration Date: 5/18/2025

(Next date of course revision)

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Java.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

(8 contact hours) Lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness as well as enhance your own health and well-being through a deeper understanding of the practice and techniques of mindfulness. This course provides you with information about mindfulness and meditation and discusses how to use mindfulness to improve your eating habits, movement, and relationships.

1. Mindful Meditation
2. Mindfulness and Happiness
3. Mindful Eating
4. Mindful Movement
5. Mindful Relationships

Self-Study

(8 contact hours) Learn about music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, the end of life, and specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

At a time when people are increasingly turning to holistic methods of healing, music therapy has developed into a powerful and nonthreatening method that can be used successfully with individuals of all ages and disabilities. Sound healing uses vibrational and sound frequencies to promote healing and bring the individual into a state of harmony and health. Music therapy influences an individual's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being and is especially exciting as a modality that can improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Music therapy for end-of-life care involves playing music on a variety of instruments, singing, listening to music, and performing music based on the patient's preferences.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, at the end of life, and with specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

(8 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/12/2026

NOTE: This certificate is not designed to allow you to practice music therapy without further education and experience.

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Learn about music therapy and sound healing and their ability to help individuals of all ages to address their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs during healing. The outcome of this certificate is to describe music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, at the end of life, and with specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Music Therapy: Inspiring Health and Wellness

Music therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. At a time when people are increasingly turning to holistic methods of healing, music therapy has developed into a powerful and nonthreatening method that can be used successfully with individuals of all ages and disabilities.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the elements, goals, interventions, and therapeutic uses and benefits of music therapy.

Sound Healing: Vibrational Therapy

Sound healing is the process by which participants play or listen to live or recorded sounds in order to have a positive healing experience. Those experiencing sound healing may feel healing on a physical, emotional, energetic, and/or spiritual level. Sound healing uses vibrational and sound frequencies, combined with music or its elements (such as rhythm, melody, and harmony), to promote healing and bring the individual into a state of harmony and health. Many types of music and sounds can be used to reflect the goals of the healing session as well as our individual personality, our culture, unique experiences, and sense of self.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the health benefits, principles, techniques, and modalities of sound healing.

Music and the Brain

Most of what we know about music and the brain has been discovered in the last 20 years. Music is universal across all cultures and, like other arts, is a function of specific social and cultural influences. Listening to or playing music can provide pleasure, joy, and comfort and create life-changing experiences that involve almost every part of our brain. According to neuroscience, listening to or playing even the simplest melody requires the interaction and collaboration of many parts of the brain.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the structures, functions, and the effects of music on the brain, and the neurological, physiological, and psychological effects of music.

Music Therapy for End of Life Care

Music therapy for end-of-life care involves playing music on a variety of instruments, singing, listening to music, and performing music based on the patient's preferences. The goal is to enhance the person's quality of life by relieving or easing a variety of symptoms present during this time, addressing psychological needs unique to dying patients, offering support to, and facilitating communication between, both the family and the patient, and meeting some of the spiritual needs of the patient.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe how music therapy goals, interventions, and levels of practice can support individuals at the end of life in the context of the unique spiritual and cultural aspects of the patient and their family.

Music Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease

Music therapy influences an individual's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being and is especially exciting as a modality that can improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The type of therapy used in individuals with AD may involve listening to music, singing, composing music, or playing instruments.

The outcome for the learner is to describe Alzheimer's disease, the components of music therapy interventions, music selection, and the effects of music therapy on Alzheimer's patients.

What you will learn

• Describe the components of music therapy
• Examine how music may affect the structures and functions of the brain
• Describe the benefits and modalities of sound healing
• Discuss the goals of music therapy for end of life care
• Explain the effects of music therapy for Alzheimer's patients

How you will benefit

• Describe how music impacts the structures and functions of the brain and the body
• Learn how sound healing and music therapy can assist with healing
• Enhance your knowledge of the impact of music therapy and sound healing on various health conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, and at the end of life
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(12 contact hours) The role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.

Nutrition is a major determinant of health as well as many common chronic diseases. Understanding the role of food and water, and making appropriate changes in one's diet can have powerful effects, both positive and negative, on health throughout life, influencing current health and whether or not an individual develops diseases as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The burden of chronic diseases is rapidly increasing worldwide as traditional, largely plant- based diets are quickly being replaced by high-fat, energy-dense diets with a substantial content of animal-based foods. Hunger and malnutrition also remain devastating problems facing the majority of the world's poor and needy people. The relationship between nutrition and disease is irrefutable. This certificate addresses these issues and more and provides a solid foundation of knowledge and information to support individuals who wish to enhance their own well-being as well as health care professionals who wish to evolve in their profession, create new job opportunities for themselves in the exploding field of nutrition, health promotion, lifestyle coaching, etc.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe the relationship between nutrition, chronic disease, and health promotion.

(12 contact hours)

Expiration Date: 06/01/2025

(Next date of course revision)

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

DIABETES EDUCATORS

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Learn how nutrition impacts health and the development of chronic diseases. This course will give you expertise regarding the role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.

1. The Politics of Food
2. Hunger and Malnutrition
3. Genetically Engineered (Modified) Foods – Safe or Sinister?
4. Food and Mood: What's the Connection?
5. Foodborne Diseases
6. How Safe is Your Water?
7. Nutrition, Toxins, and Chronic Diseases

What you will learn

• Discuss the political aspects of food and food production in the United States.
• Explain the causes and possible solutions for global hunger and malnutrition.
• Describe the potential impact of genetically modified foods on public health.
• Describe the connection between moods and food choices.
• Explain the causes and treatments for common foodborne illnesses.
• Explain common and emerging issues in national and global water safety.
• Describe the connection between nutrition, toxins, and chronic diseases.

How you will benefit

• Examine the rising trend of chronic diseases and learn how nutrition and diet impact health.
• Learn to choose quality foods that support optimal health.
• Enhance your confidence in your ability to support patients with chronic diseases.
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family.
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.).
• Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered.
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being.
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements.

Self-Study

(14 contact hours) This course provides relevant and practical expertise in various methods of pain assessment, management, and treatment in specific populations.

Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of compassionate and effective patient care. Healthcare providers must be more accurate with their pain assessment skills and more effective in their pain management strategies. Scientific advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of pain, multidisciplinary methods of assessment and management, the wide array of integrative treatment strategies, and the improvement of medications to treat pain have contributed to the wealth of knowledge in this area.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe key elements related to pain assessment and management, especially in specific populations.

(14.0 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 06/01/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of patient care. This course provides relevant and practical expertise in various methods of pain assessment, management, and treatment in adults, children, and the elderly.

1. Theory and Assessment Principles
2. Interventions and Treatment
3. Management in Special Populations—Surgery, Cancer, and HIV
4. Management in the Adult—Acute and Chronic Pain
5. Management in Special Populations—Children and The Elderly
6. Treatment at the End of Life
7. Integrative Therapies for Cancer Pain Management

Self-Study

(20 contact hours) Learn a multidisciplinary approach to perinatal care, covering key topics like diabetes, hypertension, and postpartum depression to support families worldwide.

Caring for mothers and infants requires a multidisciplinary, and culturally appropriate, approach to ensure they and their families are provided with effective, compassionate care and support. Understanding clinical issues, such as diabetes, hypertension disorders in pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, postpartum depression, pediatric abusive head trauma, and others are essential to the safe, professional care of mothers and infants. In addition, understanding the global issues faced by childbearing women and their families is critical to ensuring the health and well-being of this population.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe important clinical, cultural, and global aspects of care of childbearing women, newborns, and families.

(20 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 7/6/2027

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

(20 contact hours) The certificate in perinatal issues provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for mothers and infants, addressing critical topics such as diabetes, hypertension disorders, postpartum depression, and more. Gain the knowledge needed to deliver culturally appropriate and compassionate care that supports the health and well-being of families globally.

Perinatal Health—A Global Perspective

Poverty, scarce education, poor economic opportunities, gender discrimination, and unjust laws challenge the advancement of women's health around the world. These factors restrict access to important health services and the education women need to improve their lives and the lives of their children and community. When a priority is placed on women's health concerns, women's rights, and empowerment, immense improvements in the health and well-being of women and their children result.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the scope of global perinatal issues, including the extent of the problem; maternal, newborn, and child health issues; the global impact of maternal and child health on communities; and initiatives for improving perinatal health worldwide.

Childbirth and Culture: Practices, Beliefs, and Traditions

An intimate and complex experience, childbirth reflects a woman's biology as well as the social context in which delivery takes place. The experience of every woman is unique to her and deeply personal because of the culture in which she gives birth and the culture with which she identifies herself. Today's healthcare professional must provide a level of care that meets the guidelines of cultural competence and respects different cultural values and belief systems to assure that patients will be truly cared for in a holistic way that advocates for them appropriately, thoughtfully, and sensitively.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of culture and its effect on childbirth, explain cultural practices in childbirth, and describe the components of cultural competence.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancies are a gynecological emergency that can seriously affect a woman's health and fertility. However, new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition have resulted in greatly improved maternal mortality and morbidity. The healthcare provider is key to patient education, early assessment and diagnosis, and the proper treatment of this serious condition.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of ectopic pregnancy, risk factors associated with the condition, signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, and the diagnostic and treatment options for women with ectopic pregnancies.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition affecting thousands of pregnant women each year. More severe than morning sickness, HG can affect every aspect of a woman's life. With early recognition and treatment, however, this condition can be effectively managed.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe HG, including its maternal and fetal effects, associated risk factors, and diagnostic and treatment options.

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (previously called pregnancy-induced hypertension or PIH) are complex and serious conditions of pregnancy, which, if untreated or improperly treated, can result in maternal and fetal complications including death. Healthcare providers must have a working knowledge of the pathophysiology of these conditions as well as the classifications of the disease and the recommended treatment modalities in order to provide safe and effective care.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, including the pathophysiology, classifications, symptoms, and management of these disorders.

Diabetes in Pregnancy

Diabetes during pregnancy can provide a special challenge to the patient and her healthcare providers. The effects of poorly controlled blood glucose levels can result in life-threatening effects for both the mother and the fetus.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of diabetes, the metabolic changes that occur during diabetic pregnancies, and treatment options (including diet, exercise, and medication).

Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection

Great strides have been made in preventing and treating neonatal group B streptococcal infection during the last 20 years, especially with the use of prophylactic antibiotics during labor. In addition, the development of rapid detection tests and a vaccine look promising.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss the incidence, consequences, risk factors, and treatments for neonatal group B streptococcal infections.

Postpartum Depression

For most women, the birth of a baby is a joyous and exciting time. However, for some women, childbirth is accompanied by depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, and even suicide. Depression following the delivery of an infant can take three basic forms—postpartum blues, postpartum psychosis, and postpartum depression. All three types can profoundly affect the lives of women and their families.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of postpartum depression disorders, as well as their prevalence, causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

The prevention of child maltreatment, particularly the reduction of abusive injuries and their consequences, is an important public health concern. Even when they do not result in death, serious traumatic brain injuries in children have profound lifetime consequences. The crime of pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT) is a preventable and severe form of child abuse. In the United States, child abuse is the third leading cause of all head injuries, and its prevention and treatment present a challenge to healthcare providers.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe PAHT (also called "shaken baby syndrome"), including the epidemiology, risk factors, physical signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and prevention strategies.

Self-Study

(25 contact hours) This course provides an understanding of spirituality, health, and healing to help you stay current with emerging trends while working with diverse populations.

Spirituality, religion, and culture play important roles in health and healing. To provide the most compassionate and culturally appropriate care, healthcare systems and healthcare professionals need to recognize and understand a variety of spiritual and religious values, beliefs, and practices and their impact on health and healing. This certificate program examines the characteristics of spirituality; spiritual assessment and spiritual care; sacred, healing spaces; spiritual rituals; spiritual care of children, aging individuals, those who are dying; spiritual aspects of grieving, health, and religion; and therapeutic interventions for healing. As healthcare evolves, the spiritual aspects of human healing will be increasingly included in care.

The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the characteristics of spirituality, the connection between spirituality and healing, and the essential elements of spirituality.

(25 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 02/01/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Enhance your professional marketability by recognizing the impact values and beliefs have on health and healing. This course provides a broad understanding of spirituality, health, and healing to help you stay current with emerging trends while working with diverse populations.

Characteristics of Spirituality

While theorists and researchers have yet to agree on a single, universally accepted theory or definition of spirituality, few would deny its existence or impact on health and healing. In the past, spirituality was synonymous with religion. Although spirituality may include traditional religious beliefs and practices, spirituality is a much broader concept that also includes nonreligious beliefs and expressions. It includes a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves and typically involves a search for meaning in life. For many cultures, spirituality is deeply connected to healing practices and expanded stages of consciousness.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the characteristics of spirituality, theories of spirituality, the stages of spiritual development, and the connection between spirituality and healing.

Spirituality, the Health Care Professional, and the Spiritual Care Provider

The relationship between healthcare provider and client can provide both with a sense of strength, healing, inner peace, and an interconnectedness that gives meaning to the relationship. This relationship is a deeply spiritual one and results from the sharing of intimate experiences such as birth, death, life-threatening illnesses, emotional chaos, and the issues that arise during healing. By caring, listening, and engendering trust, the healthcare or spiritual care provider and their client can form a spiritual relationship that can heal each other.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of spiritual care provided by generalists and specialists, their diverse roles in providing spiritual care, and the moral and ethical issues to consider when providing this care. The influence of a healthcare provider's spirituality on their ability to provide spiritual care, as well as the barriers to providing spiritual care to clients, will also be discussed.

Spiritual Rituals

The spiritual rituals of prayer, meditation, guided imagery, gratitude, spending time in nature, dancing, storytelling, and art can all help people connect to their inner being, to others, and to a divine spirit or Sacred Source. A part of spiritual and cultural traditions, rituals help to provide awareness, meaning, intention, and purpose in life.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spiritually healing rituals that can be incorporated in the care of clients and for themself.

Spirituality, Religion and Health

Healthcare professionals and spiritual care providers face many challenges in becoming prepared to administer holistic, respectful, and culturally and spiritually competent care for their patients and clients. Understanding the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health is a vital part of providing spiritually competent care.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health. The health belief systems and major healthcare systems as well as spiritual, cultural, and healthcare practices of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Arab Americans are explored.

Spirituality, Culture and Health

Healthcare professionals and spiritual care providers face many challenges in becoming prepared to administer holistic, respectful, and culturally and spiritually competent care for their patients and clients. Understanding the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health is a vital part of providing spiritually competent care.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health. The health belief systems and major healthcare systems as well as spiritual, cultural, and healthcare practices of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Arab Americans are explored.

Spiritual Assessment and Spiritual Care

Spiritual care is an important and necessary part of appropriate patient care, yet many healthcare professionals feel ill equipped to provide it to their clients. When people experience a spiritual crisis and need spiritual care, they may choose to discuss their concerns only if they have been shown respect, understanding, and appreciation by the person(s) caring for them. Thus, understanding spirituality and its impact on well-being is one way to demonstrate respect and appreciation and helps healthcare practitioners provide compassionate and appropriate spiritual care.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the elements of spiritual care and a spiritual assessment, state the importance of providing this aspect of care, and identify strategies that can ensure a successful spiritual assessment. Several spiritual assessment models are discussed, and the various types of alterations in spiritual integrity are explained. Finally, considerations for the appropriate planning, implementation, and evaluation of spiritual care are examined.

Therapeutic Interventions for Healing

The therapeutic interventions of music, art, dance, humor, and animal-assisted therapy can be integrated into mainstream medicine and should be considered as complements to, not replacements for, mainstream medical treatments. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is evaluating these therapeutic interventions and research is demonstrating that they are not only safe but effective as well.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe an overview of mind-body-spirit healing interventions and to discuss their therapeutic uses and benefits.

Sacred Spaces, Healing Places

Modern nursing was founded on the concepts of healing environments. Florence Nightingale was one of the first to realize the importance of nature, light, noise, and sensory stimulation in healing. Today, it is well known that healing environments empower patients to be involved in their own healing journey and take responsibility for their own health. Through their understanding of the elements of a sacred, healing space and the environment's role in healing, healthcare providers and consumers can create and support these spiritual spaces so their health is enhanced, their culture and history are respected, and wellness, prevention, and self-care are emphasized.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the importance of color, nature, light, air quality, temperature, smells, music, noise, furnishings, and wayfinding in creating a healing environment for clients and healthcare providers. In addition, the learner will describe the role of the healthcare provider in creating a spiritually healing environment.

Spiritual Care of the Dying

The dying experience is unique for each individual. For many individuals, death is not an end to life. It is simply a passage to another dimension, sometimes called heaven, the spiritual world, another plane of existence, or nirvana. As knowledge of issues involved in death and dying increases and positive attitudes about death and dying are promoted, the spiritual care and support for people who are dying continues to improve. In addition, there are many spiritual, psychological, social, and cultural healing strategies that can assist healthcare providers in the compassionate spiritual care of the dying.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe healing strategies that can assist healthcare providers in the spiritual care of the dying. Spiritual, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of dying will be explored.

Spirituality and the Grieving Process

Dealing with loss and grief is one of the great spiritual challenges of life. Individuals experience grief differently, depending on their inner resources, support, and relationships. Grief is subjective and can have psychological, social, and spiritual responses. Although cultural expressions of grief may vary, the deep sense of loss and sorrow is almost universal.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the grieving process and explore the types of grief reactions, which include acute, chronic, anticipatory, disenfranchised, and dysfunctional grief. The goals of grief counseling and the elements of healing will also be described.

Spirituality, Religion, and Children

Spirituality is a dynamic, evolving process that begins in infancy and continues throughout life. Spiritual development in children is especially important because of its impact on the rest of the child's life.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spiritual and religious development in children and how it impacts their health. The relationship between the phases of psychosocial development and spiritual development in children of all ages are explored. Characteristics of spiritual distress in children, methods of providing spiritual care to children, and specific care concerns for children with a chronic or terminal illness are also presented.

Spiritual Dimensions of Aging

Aging presents unique challenges to an individual's spiritual growth, development, and expression. The relationships between loss, hope, love, sexuality, religion, and health can profoundly affect spirituality in the older adult. In addition, spirituality and religion help the aging adult cope with personal difficulties, stress, surgery, and chronic diseases. Finally, the development of spirituality in the aging adult incorporates the cultural wisdom and spiritual wisdom of elders.

The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the process of spiritual development in the aging individual.

What you will learn

• Describe the characteristics of spirituality
• Discuss the power of healing environments and the elements of a healing environment
• Identify the elements of spiritual care and a spiritual assessment
• Describe the process of spiritual development in the aging individual
• Describe different forms of spiritually healing rituals
• Discuss the grieving process and grief reactions
• Examine the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health
• Identify religious and spiritual development in children
• Explore the relationship between religion, spirituality, and health
• Describe the types of spiritual care generalists and specialists and their roles in providing spiritual care
• Examine mind-body-spirit healing interventions such as art, dance, and humor and the therapeutic benefits

How you will benefit

• Learn the characteristics of spirituality and spiritual rituals
• Enhance your knowledge of the elements of spiritual assessment and spiritual care, including those from many different cultures
• Enhance your understanding of sacred spaces and how they contribute to health and healing
• Learn the spiritual issues related to children, the aging individual, and death and dying
• Gain an understanding of how religion and various therapeutic interventions (such as music, art, dance, animals, and humor) impact our spirituality
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(11 contact hours) Gain the knowledge and skills you need to start your own health and healing business, including developing a business plan, finding the right target market, getting financing, and creating marketing strategies to ensure success.

Starting your own business in health and healing provides many exciting options to create a way to live and work that allows you to express your deepest core values and explore your own health and well-being more fully. In an era of ongoing economic and job uncertainties, starting your own business in a growing field, such as health care, can provide you with independence, flexibility, personal fulfillment, control over your own life, and incredible financial rewards. This innovative program teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to take their dreams and create their new reality. Knowing the proper steps to take, learning how to develop a successful business plan, understanding how to create, finance, and market your business, and examining the secrets of successful entrepreneurs will all be explored in this program. Students receive sample documents and worksheets in many topics to help complete this program with virtually everything they'll need to begin!

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe effective strategies regarding ways to start their own business in health, healing, or wellness.

(11.0 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/01/2026

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

NCBTMB

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to start your own health and healing business. This course will guide you through every step of building your business, including developing a business plan, finding the right target market, getting financing, and creating marketing strategies to ensure success.

1. Starting Your Own Business in Holistic and Integrative Health
2. Choosing the Business Structure for Your Health and Wellness Business
3. Creating a Business Plan for Your Health and Wellness Business
4. Financing Your Business in Health and Wellness
5. Marketing Your Health and Wellness Business
6. Secrets of Successful Healthcare Entrepreneurs

What you will learn

• Describe the necessary factors to consider when preparing to start your own business
• Compare and contrast the six basic types of business structures
• Discuss how to create an effective business plan
• Explain how to effectively finance your health and wellness business
• Explain how to create an effective marketing strategy for your business
• Describe the secrets of a successful healthcare entrepreneur

How you will benefit

• Learn the necessary steps to building your own business in health and wellness
• Learn how to develop a successful business plan that reflects your vision, outlines your financial strategy, and contains an effective marketing strategy for your business
• Gain knowledge about the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur
• Increase the possibility of developing your independence, personal and professional flexibility and fulfillment, and control over your life
• Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
• Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
• Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
• Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

Self-Study

(14 contact hours) Explore how stress affects your physical, emotional, and mental health. This course provides you with a deeper understanding of the many techniques and strategies used to effectively manage stress and create a healthier life.

Events, people, and circumstances fill our normal daily lives—along with a certain amount of stress. Stress can be positive or negative, depending on how we perceive the stressor and it impacts our physical, social, spiritual, and emotional health. Stress is also affected by the social and cultural context in which we live. However, with awareness, stress can be managed and reduced. Interventions such as nutritious food, physical activity, and social support along with modalities including journaling, massage, therapy, meditation, imagery, biofeedback, art and dance therapy, and time spent in nature can help us reduce the stress we experience and create a healthier life.

The outcome of this certificate is to for the learner to describe the physiological, social, and psychological aspects of stress; examine the relationship between stress and health, nutrition, and physical activity; identify causes and health effects of workplace stress; and explore modalities to reduce and manage stress.

(14 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/30/2025

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Explore how stress affects your physical, emotional, and mental health. This course provides you with a deeper understanding of the many techniques and strategies used to effectively manage stress and create a healthier life.

1. Physiology of Stress
2. Social Context of Stress
3. Psychology of Stress
4. The Effects of Stress on Health
5. Stress and Nutrition
6. Stress and Physical Activity
7. Workplace Stress
8. Journaling: Healthy Living Through Self-Discovery
9. Stress Reduction Techniques and Therapies

Self-Study

(13 contact hours) This online course offers insights into the signs of violence that may be presented by patients in a healthcare setting – designed for medical professionals.

Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. In addition to the tremendous physical and emotional toll, violence has substantial medical, lost productivity, societal, and environmental costs. Young people and women are disproportionately affected by violence. This certificate program examines workplace violence, domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse, child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, and sexual assault, gender violence, and rape.

The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe several key types of violence, risk factors specific to those types of violence, assessment and treatment options, and prevention measures to reduce the incidence of violence.

(13 contact hours)

Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 11/20/2024

No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Accreditation:

American Nurses Credentialing Center

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

American Board of Managed Care Nursing

The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Completion Requirements:

You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.

Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. This certificate program examines workplace violence, domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse, child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, and sexual assault, gender violence, and rape.

1. Workplace Violence
2. Domestic (Intimate Partner) Violence
3. Elder Abuse and Neglect
4. Child Abuse, Prevention, and Mandatory Reporting
5. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
6. Sexual Assault, Gender Violence, and Rape

Self-Study