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      Assisting Aging Parents
      Introduction to Natural Health and Healing
      Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach

Professional Six-week Certificate Programs

Format and Overview - Allegra Accredited Certificate Programs

      Gerontology
      Perinatal Issues
      End of Life Care
      Issues in Oxygenation
      Complementary and Alternative Medicine
      Spirituality, Health, and Healing
      Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
      Pain Assessment and Management
      Growth and Development through the Lifespan

Assisting Aging Parents

Are your parents in their golden years? Learning how to help parents or other loved ones through their transition can prepare us for our own. This compassionate and comprehensive class will give you the tools, techniques, and insights for this passage. Growing older is a part of life. Some aspects are joyful, some bittersweet, some frustrating, some frightening.

You will learn what to expect, what to watch for, how to deal with physical and emotional challenges, and where to find resources to help. You'll understand the impact of retirement, learn how to choose a nursing home, and be prepared to deal with death. You'll learn about financial and legal considerations, health issues, and family interpersonal relationships.

You'll be introduced to special communication skills, observation methods, and coping mechanisms to ease the burden for everyone involved. You'll learn to handle most of the challenges you will face while coming to appreciate and cherish the privilege of the journey.

Requirements:
Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Introduction to Natural Health and Healing

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to promote wellness, balance and health in their daily lives. It will give students a basic understanding of the field of natural health. Students will discover how to create and maintain a naturally healthy lifestyle and a healing environment. Students will explore areas of natural health to include
Naturopathy, Aromatherapy, nutritional healing, and body therapies.

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach

This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. No medical background is necessary.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Certificate Programs: Format and Overview

Allegra Accredited Certificate Programs

The health care certificate programs we offer are all available online so that you may access them at your convenience 24/7.

Each program 7-8 courses, generally representing 21 - 26 contact hours. After completing the orientation process, you will have access to all courses required for that particular program. You may take the courses in any order. You will have access to the courses for a period of six weeks. To fulfill certification requirements you must complete the final exam(s) associated with each program.

The certificate programs, were developed specifically by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC for continuing education programs. The courses have been accredited by American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This accreditation is accepted in all U.S. states except Iowa. These courses will fulfill continuing education requirements for many types of health care professionals.

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Programs must be completed within six weeks of the start date.

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Certificate in Gerontology

With the population aging at a rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65 will more than double by the year 2020. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing. The Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals who work with the older adults. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(40 contact hours)

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. Programs must be completed within six weeks of the start date.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$189

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Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Enhance your professional marketability by gaining a broad understanding of alternative health care options. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(27 contact hours)

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Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing

Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing(36 contact hours) Enhance your professional marketability by recognizing the impact spiritual values and beliefs have on health and healing. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Certificate in End of Life Care

Certificate in End of Life Care(26 contact hours) The U.S. population is aging at a rapid rate, and the number of individuals, young and old, who are living with debilitating, chronic, or terminal illnesses is also increasing. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created. If you are a health professional who works with this population, this program will provide you with continuing professional education to help you gain a broad understanding of this special area of care and stay current with emerging trends. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
(26 contact hours)

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Certificate in Growth and Development Through the Lifespan

More than ever before, new theories, techniques, and views of human nature offer hope for a more penetrating understanding of human development. This certificate program addresses the characteristics, problems, and needs of people of various ages, giving you the additional knowledge and expertise you'll need to successfully care for all your patients. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(31 contact hours)

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Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing

In recent years, there has been explosive growth in the number of important legal and ethical issues that you must learn and understand if you want to work successfully in the nursing field. This certificate program addresses these issues and will provide you with timely, concise, and crucial information on legal concepts and bioethical issues that most matter to you. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(23 contact hours)

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Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management

Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of compassionate and effective patient care. Scientific advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of pain, multidisciplinary methods of assessment and management, and the improvement of medications to treat pain have contributed to the wealth of knowledge in this area. If you work with patients who are in pain, this certificate program will help you increase the accuracy of your pain assessment skills and become more effective in your pain management strategies. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(24 contact hours)

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Certificate in Perinatal Issues

The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of childbearing women, newborns, and families is dramatically increasing; new jobs are being developed and new services created. If you are a health professional who works with this population (or would like to do so), this program will help you stay current with emerging trends in this specialized area of health care. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(14 contact hours)

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Certificate in Issues in Oxygenation

Ensuring adequate oxygenation is fundamental to the nursing care of many types of patients—from those with common colds to those recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting. This certificate program will provide you with a holistic and collaborative approach to the care of patients with disorders of oxygenation. Accreditation: ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(32 contact hours)

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