School of Nursing - University of Minnesota
School of Nursing - University of Minnesota
School of Nursing - University of Minnesota
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education<br />
Continuing Education<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong>’s Continuing Education program provides an array <strong>of</strong><br />
online activities. Developed with nursing faculty, courses are based on faculty interest and expertise,<br />
the teaching and research efforts <strong>of</strong> our centers <strong>of</strong> excellence, and partnerships with practice and<br />
health communities. Discover more at www.nursing.umn.edu/ContinuingEd.<br />
Foundations in Infection Control with Joint Commission Resources<br />
This foundational course provides updated infection control knowledge needed by<br />
nursing pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and other healthcare providers. The course emphasizes risk<br />
identification and prevention strategies. Included are course modules on microbiology,<br />
epidemiology, disinfection and sterilization, application to practice, surgical site<br />
infection, and central line associated infections<br />
American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Modules (10X10)<br />
This course <strong>of</strong>fers an overview <strong>of</strong> nursing and health informatics, as well as the specific<br />
application <strong>of</strong> information and communication technologies in the clinical area.<br />
The primary focus is on the analysis, modeling, standardization, and development and<br />
deployment <strong>of</strong> the electronic health record and safe exchange <strong>of</strong> patient data. The<br />
course also examines the implications <strong>of</strong> informatics for practice, including nursing,<br />
public health, and health care in general. Also explored are topics relating to electronic<br />
health records; ethical, legislative, and political issues in informatics; global concerns<br />
and future challenges.<br />
MERET: <strong>Minnesota</strong> Emergency Readiness Education and Training<br />
These modules are designed to raise awareness and provide health care pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
with the knowledge they need to take appropriate action during public health<br />
emergencies or bioterrorism events. Topics include infection control, pediatric<br />
preparedness, preparedness for pregnant/birthing women and newborns, and<br />
hospital decontamination.<br />
For more information about continuing<br />
education, contact:<br />
Kimberly Zemke<br />
zemke007@umn.edu<br />
Healthcare Informatics<br />
Healthcare leaders and providers are required to be knowledgeable about the use <strong>of</strong><br />
health information technology (HIT). These modules provide the preparation needed to<br />
process and manage health care information.<br />
Evaluation in <strong>Nursing</strong> Education<br />
This 5-module evaluation program gives nurse educators an overview <strong>of</strong> evaluation<br />
methods used in assessing student progress.<br />
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