Online Courses
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Course Description
This course focuses on the study of pharmacodynamic therapies of antibiotics used in professional nursing as it relates to nursing and advanced practice. Dynamics between practitioner practice and patient responses to drug therapy, teaching, psycho-social, and economic factors affecting antibiotic use are discussed. The decision-making of the nurse practicing in an expanded role related to antimicrobial therapy is also included.
Target Audience
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses providing healthcare to adult men.
Faculty
Jacqueline Sly, RN, MSN, FNP-C, DNP candidate
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
This is the first in a series of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) modules that will equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to care for cancer patients. Module 1 presents an overview of cancer and immunotherapy. The discussion focuses on information about cancer, immunotherapy, and the current science of immunotherapy as an approach to treating this disease.
This teacher developed, learner paced continuing nursing educational activity is designated for 1.5. Contact Hours and is provided by the Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program.
Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Nurse Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
These three online enduring programs were developed by Boston College Connell School of Nursing and supported in part by an independent educational grant from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Course Description
This is the second in a series of three Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) modules that will equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to care for cancer patients undergoing cancer immunotherapy. In this module, participants will focus on specific immunotherapies, identify the therapy’s impact on target cells, and describe the desired treatment outcomes. In addition, this module addresses patient’s response to immunotherapy interventions, nursing strategies used to manage symptoms, and assessment approaches used to assist nurses in identifying symptoms requiring either involvement of the oncology care team or immediate evaluation of the patient and potential hospitalization.
This teacher developed, learner paced continuing nursing educational activity is designated for 1.5. Contact Hours and is provided by the Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program.
Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Nurse Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
These three online enduring programs were developed by Boston College Connell School of Nursing and supported in part by an independent educational grant from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Course Description
This is the final in a series of three Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) modules. In this module we present a case report of an individual undergoing cancer immunotherapy. This case-based approach enables the participant to integrate knowledge of immune cell function learned in Module 1 with concepts of assessment and triage discussed in Module 2 to implement an appropriate management plan for a patient on immunotherapy. It will also help in understanding varying patient presentations and how the Common Toxicity Criteria Adverse Events (CTCAE) can help guide your decision-making.This teacher developed, learner paced continuing nursing educational activity is designated for 1.5. Contact Hours and is provided by the Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program.
Boston College Connell School of Nursing Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Nurse Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
These three online enduring programs were developed by Boston College Connell School of Nursing and supported in part by an independent educational grant from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive review of testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), erectile dysfunction and male infertility. Content includes a review of key definitions and concepts, overview of pathophysiology, approach to diagnosis (including professional evidence-based guidelines) and presentation of treatment including pharmacologic management and other modalities. Best practices and caveats for clinical management are discussed as well as situations warranting specialist referral. The three modules outline a comprehensive and holistic approach to the men’s health issues covered in the presentation.
Target Audience
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses.
Faculty
Andrew A. Dwyer, PhD, FNP-BC, FNAP
Assistant Professor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
Improving the way opioids are prescribed through clinical practice guidelines can ensure patients have access to safer, more effective chronic pain treatment while reducing the number of people who misuse, abuse, or overdose from these drugs.
Target Audience
Course is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants and others—who prescribe opioid medications and who care for patients receiving opioid medications. This course is also relevant for primary care providers who maintain patients on chronic opioid therapy.
Faculty
Patricia A Tabloski, PhD, GNP-BC
Professor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
This course is a comprehensive review and discussion of pain, pain medications and current usage trends as well as the effects of pain and opioid drug-treatment of pain on human health and function. Content includes details of best practices for pain treatment across the age spectrum utilizing current CDC guidelines. In addition, the learner will review techniques and tools to integrate into clinical practice to successfully manage various types of pain and identify persons at high risk for Opioid Use Disorder.
Target Audience
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses providing healthcare to adult men.
Faculty
Patricia A. Tabloski, Ph.D., GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN
Associate Professor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
This course is the second part of a mini-series about eating disorders. Content includes detailed information for the psychopharmacological treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders. Medications and corresponding uses, side effects, dosing information and other pertinent details will be covered. A review of diagnostic criteria is included at the beginning of the course, and participants are encouraged to view part 1 of this mini-series, titled, “Recognizing and Managing Eating Disorders in Primary Care Settings” for more information. In conclusion, non-pharmacological treatment options and future directions for the treatment of eating disorders will be mentioned.
Target Audience
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses.
Faculty
Julie P. Dunne, MS, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Instructor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
This course will discuss diagnostic criteria and other information related to eating disorders, review screening tools and weight monitoring procedures that may be useful. In addition, common comorbidities and lab abnormalities seen in persons with eating disorders will be discussed.
Target Audience
This course is designed for Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicians, and Registered Nurses.
Faculty
Julie P. Dunne, MS, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Instructor, Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
This course introduces an evidence-based approach to creating a patient-centered medication management care plan in home hospice. Key components will provide guidance on how to provide support to family caregivers who manage home hospice medications, identifying potentially unnecessary medications, and how to have conversations with patient, family members, and other clinical providers about deprescribing.
Target Audience
Home Hospice Clinical Staff, including nurses, physicians, pharmacists and social workers.
Faculty:
Jennifer Tjia, MD, MSCE.
Associate Professor of Quantitative Health Sciences and Medicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Susan DeSanto-Madeya, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Clinical Professor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
The CDC issues new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases every four years. Alison Marshall guides us through the highlights of the most recent update, and subsequent changes to treatment guidelines, in a friendly top-ten format, which is nonetheless full of sobering news of which every clinician need to be aware.
Target Audience
Clinicians with any sexually active population, nurse educators, and public health educators
Faculty
Alison O. Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
Recurrent Vaginitis: What to Do when You've Tried Everything. Vaginitis is one of the 7 most common health concerns for women in the United States. Of those who have an initial case of vaginitis, up to 70% will have another. Some have only a few days between symptoms. This course will examine the common causes of recurrent vaginitis; bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis and undiagnosed trichomoniasis. The course will also detail management techniques appropriate for the primary care setting.
After studying this presentation, the participant will be able to define recurrent vaginitis; to identify the common reasons why bacterial vaginitis recurs in certain women; and to understand the diagnostic platforms for diagnosing trichomoniasis accurately.
Target Audience
Advanced Practice Nurses, nursing or public health educators, and other health care providers who care for or treat women.
Faculty
Alison O. Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
Course Description
Beginning in 2016, an epidemic of Zika virus began in Central and South America and rapidly spread to the United States. This module will outline what is currently known about how the Zika virus is spread sexually. The course will cover epidemiology of the Zika virus, known transmission pathways, as well as important counseling messages to enable patients to protect themselves and their children from Zika complications.
Target Audience
Health Care Professionals who care for persons who engage in sexual intercourse, male partners of child-bearing age females, and pregnant women. It is also appropriate for other professionals interested in learning more about the Zika virus, known transmission pathways and counseling advice for protection.
Faculty
Alison O. Marshall, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Clinical Instructor
Boston College Connell School of Nursing
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Learn More
Questions about taking online courses? This video will provide an in-depth explanation of our online continuing education modules. Topics include how to register, enroll in a module, and navigate the BC Canvas Catalog.
How do I register for “Stand Up to Cancer” continuing education modules and access modules in Boston College’s Canvas Catalog?
- Navigate to BC’s Canvas Catalog
- Available training modules display at the bottom of the screen in the form of tiles
- Click on the appropriate tile to learn more information
How do I enroll in a module or enter BC Canvas Catalog?
- On the next page, scroll down to learn more about credit, target audience, disclosures/acknowledgements, accreditation, time limits, and contributors.
- Click the blue “enroll” button at the top of the page to enroll
- If you already have a BC Canvas Catalog account, you can click “sign in now!” to enter your credentials
- If you are new to Canvas Catalog, enter your full name and email address in the appropriate fields
- Check the box next to term agreements, and then select “enroll in course”
- On the next page, you will be notified that a confirmation notification has been sent to the email address you provided
- To complete the registration process, click the link provided in the email. Please note, you may receive an additional email notifying your successful enrollment in the course
- Create a password to complete the registration process, select the appropriate time zone, and then click “register”
- The student dashboard will then display. You may click on “begin course” to get started, or logout and return at your leisure
How do I logout?
Click on your name in the upper right corner of the page, and select “logout” from the dropdown menu
How do I return to a course in Canvas Catalog?
- Navigate to Canvas Catalog
- In the upper right corner of the page, click “login”
- Enter your Canvas Catalog credentials and then click the blue “login” button
- Information about current and completed courses displays on the student dashboard
- Click “in progress” to view information about courses you are currently enrolled in, and “completed” to view a list of previous courses you have already started or completed
How do I get a transcript or listing of my enrolled courses?
- Click the blue button called "transcript"
- Click on “PDF transcript” button in the upper right corner of the dashboard
- Download or print the list of courses/ transcript if needed return or resume coursework
- Click the blue “resume course” button and you will be taken directly to the course in Canvas Catalog
- To log out of Canvas Catalog, click the “account” icon in the left-hand navigation bar, and then click “logout”