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Accreditation Info for Homestudy Courses.
| State | Description | |
| All | All Others (Nurses, Pharmacists, Dental Profs, Dietiticians, & Counselors) | View PDF |
| All | Case Managers | View PDF |
| All | NASW Social Workers | View PDF |
| All | NAB Approvals for Nursing Home Administrators | View PDF |
| AL | Alabama Physical Therapsists and Physical Therapy Assistants | View PDF |
| AL | Alabama Social Workers | View PDF |
| AR | Arkansas Physical Therapsists and Physical Therapy Assistants | View PDF |
| CA | California Nursing Home Administrators (not NAB) | View PDF |
| DE | Delaware Physical Therapsists and Physical Therapy Assistants | View PDF |
| FL | Florida Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants | View PDF |
| MI | Michigan Social Workers | View PDF |
| NJ | New Jersey Physicial Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants | View PDF |
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Books with Homestudy (4-6 credit hours)
$25-$30 each |
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 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Millions of us struggle with sleep several nights a week, if not every night. In the The Healing Power of Sleep, Dr. O`Brien explains the basics of sleep architecture, the effects of common illnesses on sleep, how our daily habits can help or hinder sleep, and straightforward solutions. | | |
 | M. Howard, Ph.D. | Do you want to live the longest, healthiest, happiest life you can with the best mental and physical functioning? This home-study course is literally about the secret to life: the lifestyle choices you can make that will increase the odds of having the longest and healthiest life you can. You will find out that there are 16 lifestyle characteristics that these oldest people tend to have in common, no matter where they live in the world. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | This home-study course describes the best ways to age healthfully and improve your patients` quality of life at any age, including tips on how to cultivate a youthful attitude, safeguard against stress and chronic illness, improve dietary and exercise habits, maximize memory and beef up energy, enhance financial security, and live a long and rewarding life. | | |
 | L. Pawlak, Ph.D., M.S. | The Hungry Brain explores new discoveries about the brain`s hunger for pleasure and calories-the so-called "irresistable" foods - and how one can control temptation. The book discusses the latest scientific findings about nutrients that speed memory processing and protect against Alzheimer`s disease - including a brain homework and a grocery list to make it happen! | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | This home-study course describes the newest research on losing weight and maintaining weight loss for life. The book provides details about the connection between weight gain and medical conditions, and obesity and sleeplessness. It also gives information about popular weight loss plans, describes scientific studies on the effectiveness of these plans, and discusses research on the connection between emotions, cravings and overeating. | | |
 | Milan Somborac, DDS | Tooth decay could be a precursor to many health problems – notably obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Dental decay is the first to develop, and it predicts these and many other illnesses. That is because periodontitis, excess weight, hypertension, and other ailments such as hemorrhoids and deep venous thrombosis, often stem from the same cause: poor dietary choices. All dentists see the same patients again and again, suffering from plaque, cavities, infection – all of which are needless, preventable, and reversible. In this course, Dr. Somborac makes the connection between overall health and dental health. He describes how to prevent tooth decay and health decline, through easy-to-apply guidance you can use to help save patients` teeth and their lives. | | |
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Hot Topics:Brain Science (3 credit hours)
$20 each |
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 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Discusses the issue and controversies in diagnosis of adult ADHD. Describes the clinical essentials of differential diagnosis of ADHD in adults and presentations of other disorders with similar core symptoms. | | |
 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Explains the principles of diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder, the controversy that surrounds its classification, and its proper place in the hierarchy of psychiatric disorders. Identifies helpful strategies for patients with Adjustment Disorder. Addresses the issues of diagnosis and management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Addresses Shared Psychotic Disorder and its diagnosis and treatment. Describes ways to cope with stress and recommends appropriate coping strategies to patients. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Explains the concept of emotional intelligence. Describes the relationship between emotions and the brain. Explains the concept of social intelligence and its components. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Identifies the memory changes that take place in normal aging. Discusses how mild cognitive impairment (MCI) differs from memory loss in normal aging and from dementia. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Identifies the separate components of music and how the brain is involved with each. Describes the relationship between music, emotion, and the brain. | | |
 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Identifies the importance of neurotransmission for higher cognitive functions of the human brain. Addresses known neurotransmitters and their interplay in the brain as well as the influence of various neurotransmitters on thought, mood, and emotions. Consults with patient regarding various pharmaceutical and alternative remedies that influence the function of neurotransmitters. Discusses possible ways to optimize patient management and minimize of drug interactions, including those with medications used in dental practice. | | |
 | J. Coggin, M.D. | Reviews the scientific evidence on treatment approaches to Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). | | |
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Hot Topics: Nutrition (3 credit hours)
$20 each |
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| | Author(s) | fulldescription | | |
 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Identify what free radicals and antioxidants are, their functions, and how they interact. | | |
 | Gina Willett, Ph.D., R.D. | Describes how appetite is normally regulated. Cites how appetite can become dysregulated and contribute to weight gain and obesity. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Describes the evidence for a connection between arthritis and diet, and discusses various types of diets, antioxidants, and vitamin supplements. Explains the benefits of exercise for patients with arthritis. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Describes the lifestyle and dietary changes that can help prevent the development of cancer. Discusses the benefits and drawbacks associated with some of the tools used to screen for cancer. | | |
 | R. Hullon, M.D., J.D. | Discusses how healthy coffee and tea are. Caffeine and its effects on heart disease, cholesterol and cancer risk. Can caffeine be useful for treating conditions such as asthma and infertility, and can coffee or tea aid in weight loss? | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN/D. Schramm, Ph.D. | Describes how to improve sports and exercise performance with nutrition. Eating for weight loss versus eating for sports endurance and power. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Identifies the physiological changes that typically occur with age. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Lists the most common definition of a food craving. Discusses the role of insulin, cortisol,and serotonin in food cravings. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Explains the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other GI disorders. | | |
 | O. Katz, M.D., Ph.D./R. Nelson, R.N. | Covers the benefits and risks associated with the popular dietary supplement, omege-3 fatty acids. Examines the role of these acids in preventing heart disease and breast cancer and brain health. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Lists the potential health benefits of diets with organic foods and reduced or no consumption of meat. | | |
 | Gina Willett, Ph.D., R.D. | Describes the normal functions of insulin and discusses what it means to be “resistant” to insulin. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Explains the importance of calcium to health throughout the life cycle. Outlines how patients can obtain optimal calcium intake from food or supplements. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Describes the role that vitamin D may play in the physiological function of various systems. Lists the current guidelines for supplementation of vitamin D. | | |
 | T. Deahl, DMD, Ph.D. | Defines thirst. Describes the hemodynamic, hormonal, and neurologic influences on thirst. | | |
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Hot Topics: Pain (3 credit hours)
$20 each |
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 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Identifies the symptoms and risk factors for arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Describes the range of medications and suggested uses for treating arthritic diseases. Discusses lifestyle changes that can enable symptom relief. Identifies self-help resources for arthritis patients, and the benefits and risks of alternative medicine therapies. Describes the newest advances in the treatment and prevention of arthritis and its complications. | | |
| M. O'Brien, M.D. | Describes the evidence for a connection between arthritis and diet, and discusses various types of diets, antioxidants, and vitamin supplements. Explains the benefits of exercise for patients with arthritis. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Generally characterizes the causes and types of autoimmune disease. Identifies common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. | | |
 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D./O. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Examines fibromyalgia treatments. Reviews the pathogenesis, etiology, and clinical presentation of fibromyalgia. Discusses the role of sleep disorders in the clinical management of fibromyalgia. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Differentiates between acute and chronic inflammation. Identifies the mechanisms of combating infection/disease. | | |
| M. O'Brien, M.D. | Explains the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other GI disorders. | | |
 | R. Hullon, M.D., J.D. | Describes the anatomical structure of the knee. Identifies the different types of knee injuries and their manifestations. Differentiats between major and minor injuries and the causes of knee pain. Explains strategies for preventing knee pain. | | |
 | R. Hullon, M.D., J.D. | Defines low back pain. Describes the prevalence of this condition within the U.S. Identifies the different causes of low back pain. Describes some of the treatment approaches employed. Discusses ways to prevent low back pain. | | |
 | R. Hullon, M.D., J.D. | Defines the differences in presentation of signs and symptoms among neck and shoulder disorders. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Describes the difference between chronic and acute pain. Identifies the symptoms of and treatments for chronic pain conditions affecting women. Discusses the role of home remedies, relaxation techniques, and other non-drug therapies for treating chronic pain. Explains the psychosocial aspects of treating chronic pain. Describes how to manage use of pain medications, including opioids, to ensure patient safety. | | |
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Hot Topics: Psychology (3 credit hours)
$20 each |
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 | O. Katz, M.D., Ph.D./N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Identifies pharmacological, herbal, and integrative approaches useful in remission-oriented management of unipolar depression/major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Addresses the issues of neurotransmitter-affecting medications, associated side effects, and interactions with other medications, including drugs used in dental practice. Discusses the optimal strategies for treatment augmentation in cases of treatment-resistant depression. Discusses experimental treatments for depression (e.g., transcranial magnetic therapy and vagus nerve stimulation) with patients. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Describes the most popular treatment approaches to addiction. Contrasts the effectiveness of the traditional abstinence model with the newer, more controversial "harm reduction" model | | |
 | O. Katz, M.D., Ph.D./N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Addresses the diagnostic issues of various anxiety disorders including GAD, panic disorder, OCD, and social phobia. Identifies differentials of anxiety disorders and the nomenclature of phobias and related conditions. Describes commonly used pharmacological agents and their interactions, side effects, and expected effects. Addresses the issue of co-administration of these drugs with dental drugs. Identifies approaches to co-management of anxiety and depression, anxiety and alcohol-related disorders, and acute toxicity of benzodiazepines. | | |
 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Identifies the proper classification, co-morbidities, and diagnostic approaches to eating disorders. Addresses the etiology and prognosis in eating disorders. Discusses the issues of oromaxillary pathology observed in eating disorders. Describes the various aspects of effective management of eating disorders. Advises the patient regarding unhealthy weight obsession, self-image issues, and erroneous beliefs about food, diet, weight, and health. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Addresses the issues related to stress-induced feelings of loss of control, the physiological and psychological mechanisms behind these issues, and means of coping with them. Identifies grief-, aggression- and suicide-related trends in both society and the individual and identify the neurobiologic mechanisms involved. Develops approaches to the rehabilitation of patients who have loss of control issues that lead to substance abuse. Screens and pre-diagnoses patients at risk for disorders that may be triggered by the feeling of loss of control. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Discusses mood disorders associated with perimenopause and menopause. Discusses how mild affective disorder (SAD) and its treatment. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Identifies and describe cognitive behavioral therapy techniques used in treatment of insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Discusses how existing communication technology expands psychotherapeutic treatment options. Lists reasons why many people with anxiety disorders never seek medical help. Discusses how virtual reality exposure therapy is used to treat some phobias. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Identifies emotional, cognitive, behavioral, social, and physical responses to loss. Discusses the role of grief counseling and when it may be useful. | | |
 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D./O. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Identifies the basic neurophysiology, pathogenesis, etiology, and diagnosis of affective unipolar disorder/major depressive disorder (UD/MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD). Discusses the involvement of various chemical imbalances in these affective disorders, including neurotransmitters and neurohormones such as serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine and cortisol. Addresses the differential diagnosis of these conditions and the management of both disorders. Consults with patients regarding the spectrum of available pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and experimental therapies for both conditions. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Describes the origin and goals of the “positive psychology.” Lists the factors that contribute to happiness and life satisfaction. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Describes how the aging processes affect intelligence and cognitive functioning. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Defines psychotherapy. Explains cognitive, behavioral, and emotional change in psychotherapy. Describes psychoanalytic theory and therapy. | | |
 | R. Nelson, R.N./M. O'Brien, M.D. | Explains how the body responds to and processes stress. Understands the impact of stress on risk for heart disease and the physiological mechanisms that may mediate this link. Identifies a number of interventions for reducing stress. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Defines social anxiety. Describes the symptoms, causes, and treatment strategies for social anxiety. | | |
 | D. Schramm, Ph.D. | Defines stress, anxiety, and depression and discusses the differences among them. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Identifies the three phases of anger. Defines “trait” anger and “state” anger. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Explains the difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder. Describes the causes of anxiety. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Describes several meanings for the term “emotion.” Explains anger, envy, jealousy, sadness, depression and stress and discuss steps that can be taken to handle each of these emotions. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Identifies the most prevalent forms of depression. Identifies the symptoms of depression and mania. Identifies the differences in presentation across age groups and sexes. Compares the theories of depression. Evaluates depression treatment modalities. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Discusses the physiology of sleep. Characterizes healthy sleep patterns. Identifies the different types of insomnia. Discusses women’s sleep problems across their life cycle. Identify treatments for insomnia including optimal sleep hygiene, behavioral methods, and pharmaceuticals. | | |
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Hot Topics: Other (3 credit hours)
$20 each |
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 | R. Hullon, M.D., J.D. | Identifies the pathophysiology and triggers of asthma and common allergies. Describes diagnostic methods for asthma and allergies. Summarizes the most prevalent treatment methods for asthma and allergies. Describes strategies for preventing asthmatic and allergic reactions. Discusses differences and similarities in diagnosis and treatment of adult and childhood asthma and allergies. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Identifies the important distinction between food allergies and food intolerances. Identifies the most common causes of food-allergic reactions. Lists common symptoms of food allergic reactions and be able to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations. Explains the principle of cross-reactivity and the danger it represents. Identifies current practices and potential strategies for treating food-allergic reactions. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Discusses major risk factors for heart disease. Describes the relationship between obesity and heart disease. Lists commonly used diagnostic procedures in cardiology. Identifies the role of inflammation in heart disease. Lists new guidelines for blood pressure control. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Discusses the use of humor in health care settings and the role of humor for health care professionals. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Describes the various risk factors related to hypertension. Identifies the options for treatinghypertension with medications or lifestyle changes. | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Defines what meditation is. Identifies the benefits of meditation and the research supporting them. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Explains the diagnosis and newest treatments for skin conditions and skin allergies. Describes new laser treatments for wrinkles and other skin conditions. Advises patients on prevention and the most effective treatments for skin cancer. Helps patients cope with psychosocial issues caused by chronic skin conditions. Identifies future trends in medical and cosmetic skin treatments. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Discusses the findings and limitations of scientific studies that have linked longevity, health, and spirituality. | | |
 | N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Identifies the physiologic, pharmacologic, and psychoneurologic properties of stimulants. Addresses the issues of caffeine toxicity, caffeine withdrawal, and management of caffeine-related disorders. Describes the mechanisms involved in amphetamine addiction and approaches to management of this condition. Identifies stimulants and stimulant-like medications used in weight reduction and appetite suppression. | | |
 | O. Katz, M.D., Ph.D./N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. | Addresses the classification and diagnosis of sleep disorders, including various insomnias and circadian rhythm anomalies, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). Identifies other conditions that may contribute to sleep disorders, including neurological, endocrinological, and psychological disorders. Describes the approaches to management of sleep disorders, both pharmacological and nonpharmacological (e.g., dietary, hygienic, and psychosocial). Identifies clinical ramifications of sleep apnea and RLS/PLMD pertinent to dental practice and general clinical practice. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D./A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN | Describes the health benefits of walking. Explains how walking can reduce the risk of various diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, depression, and dementia. | | |
 | A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., LDN/R. Hullon, M.D., J.D. | Describes the anatomy of the thyroid gland. Distinguishes between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism | | |
 | B. Sternberg, Ph.D. | Identifies the benefits of regular exercise and fitness at all stages of life. Describes the current physical activity guidelines for healthy American adults, focusing on those specifically applicable to women. | | |
 | M. O'Brien, M.D. | Identifies the hormonal and neurologic changes that occur during menopause. Discusses the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, as well as effective treatments, including medication and behavioral approaches. Describes the latest research on the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy, and identifies the conditions and symptoms for which HRT may be appropriate. Discusses the pros and cons of a variety of alternative remedies for menopausal insomnia, hot flashes, and depression, such as black cohosh and vitamin B supplements. Addresses recent developments in the prevention of chronic disease risk at menopause, including lifestyle changes and prophylactic medications. | | |
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