https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu/ List of courses premiering the current month. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=37426 Randy Case, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <div>Many nurses lack education on non-invasive ventilation (NIV), its goals, how it supports respiration and gas exchange, different types of NIV and their indications, as well as assessments needed for patients on NIV and the complications associated with NIV.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Topics discussed in this program include the definition of NIV and an explanation of its goals; how NIV supports respiration and gas exchange; differences between continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel positive airway pressure; common indications and situations appropriate for NIV; key nursing assessments and interventions; and complications and warning signs of NIV failure.&nbsp;There is also a discussion about how implicit bias may impact healthcare.</div> https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=37526 Joy Siegel, EdD, MBA Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <div>Roughly 40 percent of geriatric patients fail to follow up with a primary care physician after an ED visit for fall-related head trauma. Furthermore, a significant portion of those who do follow up receive no fall-risk assessment or preventive interventions, highlighting an urgent need for improved care coordination. Evaluating an older adult with a head injury in the emergency department requires careful assessment due to the increased risk of complications such as intracranial hemorrhage. There also is heightened concern for older patients taking anticoagulants or blood thinners who sustain a head injury because of the risk of delayed intracranial hemorrhage. Although geriatric trauma models are evolving to meet the demand of an aging trauma population, medical support for trauma services is commonly delivered by general physicians, many of whom lack experience and training in this field.</div><div><br></div><div>This program discusses geriatric brain traumas, with topics including elements of the older adult cohort and the risk and impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the outcomes and effects of TBIs on older adults, and the impact of dysphagia on older adults with TBI and the utilization of speech language pathologists in treatment plans.&nbsp;There is also a discussion about how implicit bias may impact healthcare.</div> https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=37626 April M. Guerin, MSN, RN, CCRN Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <div>Nurses need education on processes, procedures, and precautions needed during each stage of the perioperative process.</div><div><br></div><div>This course discusses perioperative nursing care, with topics including the key steps and responsibilities involved in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases; the essential roles of the perioperative nurse, including patient assessment, teaching, and coordination of care; surgical team members and their respective roles during surgery; knowledge of the critical components of the preoperative checklist, including patient history, lab results, and consent forms; best practices for maintaining sterility and preventing infection in the perioperative setting; different types of anesthesia and the nurse's role in monitoring patient safety during anesthesia; the signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia and appropriate treatments, including the administration of dantrolene sodium; and the nurse’s role in postoperative care, including monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and supporting recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit.&nbsp;There is also a discussion about how implicit bias may impact healthcare.</div> https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=50726 Kim Schober, RN, MSN, CRRN Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This program discusses shelf-life, event-related risk, and best practices for sterilization wrap in healthcare. Topics include the differences between time-related and event-related sterility; the importance of the instructions for use, as well as best practices for sterile storage; and opportunities for improving sterility assurance. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=12826 Joy Siegel, EdD, MBA Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This program discusses the nationwide shortage of laboratory professionals. Topics include staff challenges specific to clinical laboratories in all healthcare environments throughout the United States; professional associations supporting clinical laboratory work, including certification programs; and solutions for recruitment and retention of clinical laboratory healthcare professionals. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=62226 Kim Schober, RN, MSN, CRRN Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"><meta content="PowerPoint.Slide" name="ProgId"><meta content="Microsoft PowerPoint 12" name="Generator"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; vertical-align: baseline;">This program discusses the mechanism of action of GLP-1 receptor agonists, with topics including the physiology of the incretin system, the mechanism of action of tirzepatide, and mechanistic differences between GLP-1s and GIPs.</p> https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=43726 Kelly Moseley, DHSc, MSN, RN, CNE Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This program discusses elder abuse, with topics including different types of elder abuse, signs, risk factors, prevention methods, and the nurse aide's role in reporting suspected cases. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=47626 La'Keidra Taylor Bell, PhD, MSRS, RT(R) Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This program discusses anatomy of the facial bones, including the structural framework and functions of facial bones, individual bones that make up the facial skeleton, and major facial bone pathologies and conditions. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=47826 Written Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This course discusses personal vs. organizational ethics, with topics including differences, potential conflicts, how to handle conflicts, and legal vs. organizational ethics. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=412326 Written Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <div>In accordance with Section 2054.5193, Government Code, the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has reviewed this course and determined that it meets the required criteria. It is hereby certified for state and local government employees, valid through August 31, 2026.</div><div><br></div>This course covers what artificial intelligence (AI) is, practical applications, risks associated with using AI tools, protecting important personal and company-related information, and responsible AI use practices in the workplace. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=47226 Kim Schober, RN, MSN, CRRN Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This program discusses EMTALA compliance for nursing professionals with 2026 updates. Topics include what EMTALA is with a focus on its three core requirements; triage and EMTALA responsibilities specific to nurses, including red flags and best practices; and EMTALA updates for 2026 regarding pregnancy and labor, as well as appropriate transfer considerations and penalties for non-compliance. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=44026 Kelly Moseley, DHSc, MSN, RN, CNE Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This program discusses stress reduction and burnout prevention for nurse aides. Topics include burnout causes, signs and symptoms, consequences, prevention methods, and compassion fatigue. There is also a discussion about resources for nurse aides to prevent burnout, as well as for those suffering from it.&nbsp; https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=44126 Kelly Moseley, DHSc, MSN, RN, CNE Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This program discusses the importance of documentation for nurse aides. Topics include the importance of documentation, the role of the nurse aide, what should be documented, and concepts of effective documentation.&nbsp; https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=47026 Randy Case, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This course discusses nurse aide interventions for respiratory patients. Topics include signs of respiratory distress; the role of the nurse aide in respiratory care; proper patient positioning techniques; basic breathing support strategies; supporting airway clearance; safe oxygen therapy practices; changes that require immediate reporting; and safe, compassionate care for tracheostomy patients. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=32926 Randy Case, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <div>Many nurses lack education on non-invasive ventilation (NIV), its goals, how it supports respiration and gas exchange, different types of NIV and their indications, as well as assessments needed for patients on NIV and the complications associated with NIV.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Topics discussed in this program include the definition of NIV and an explanation of its goals; how NIV supports respiration and gas exchange; differences between continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel positive airway pressure; common indications and situations appropriate for NIV; key nursing assessments and interventions; and complications and warning signs of NIV failure.</div> https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=36826 Joy Siegel, EdD, MBA Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <div>Roughly 40 percent of geriatric patients fail to follow up with a primary care physician after an ED visit for fall-related head trauma. Furthermore, a significant portion of those who do follow up receive no fall-risk assessment or preventive interventions, highlighting an urgent need for improved care coordination. Evaluating an older adult with a head injury in the emergency department requires careful assessment due to the increased risk of complications such as intracranial hemorrhage. There also is heightened concern for older patients taking anticoagulants or blood thinners who sustain a head injury because of the risk of delayed intracranial hemorrhage. Although geriatric trauma models are evolving to meet the demand of an aging trauma population, medical support for trauma services is commonly delivered by general physicians, many of whom lack experience and training in this field.</div><div><br></div><div>This program discusses geriatric brain traumas, with topics including elements of the older adult cohort and the risk and impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the outcomes and effects of TBIs on older adults, and the impact of dysphagia on older adults with TBI and the utilization of speech language pathologists in treatment plans.</div> https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=36926 April M. Guerin, MSN, RN, CCRN Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT <div>Nurses need education on processes, procedures, and precautions needed during each stage of the perioperative process.</div><div><br></div><div>This course discusses perioperative nursing care, with topics including the key steps and responsibilities involved in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases; the essential roles of the perioperative nurse, including patient assessment, teaching, and coordination of care; surgical team members and their respective roles during surgery; knowledge of the critical components of the preoperative checklist, including patient history, lab results, and consent forms; best practices for maintaining sterility and preventing infection in the perioperative setting; different types of anesthesia and the nurse's role in monitoring patient safety during anesthesia; the signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia and appropriate treatments, including the administration of dantrolene sodium; and the nurse’s role in postoperative care, including monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and supporting recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit.</div> https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=13426 Andre Newcome, PT, DPT, ScD, NCS Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This course discusses voluntary movement, with topics including types of movement, cortical and subcortical mediators, and the organization and function of motor systems of the central nervous system. https://healthedu.ttuhsc.edu//default.aspx?CourseNumber=13726 La'Keidra Taylor Bell, PhD, MSRS, RT(R) Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part one of a two-part series, this program discusses the anatomy of the upper extremities. Topics include the major anatomical structures of the upper extremities, physiologic functions, and diagnostic imaging techniques.