By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the concepts of telemedicine
• Discuss the benefits of telemedicine
• Define ‘remote monitoring’ and describe its hindering factors
• State the need for communication and collaboration in telemedicine
• Identify the factors hindering communication in telemedicine
• Describe the downside of BANs technology in telemedicine
• Summarize the merits of continuous live monitoring in telemedicine
• Identify factors likely to cause patient resistance to telemedicine
• Recall the downside of the patient portal system
• Describe some of the laws that control practitioners' participation in telemedicine
• Explain some recommended telemedicine security and privacy practices
• Discuss how to increase access to comprehensive mental and behavioural health services

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and define the four major types of maltreatment
• Discuss how and why state laws may differ from Federal law and how this ultimately affects children and their caregivers
• List specific signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse
• State which organisation you’re expected to call if you suspect abuse
• Explain the general characteristics and stressors of families and parents that may engage in child abuse
• Identify the education and skills that caseworkers need in order to follow up and investigate claims
• Explain and reflect upon the larger costs of abuse for children, families and society at large
• Describe the organisations that can assist those who suspect child abuse and describe their main purpose

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain methamphetamine addiction
• Describe the current epidemic of methamphetamine abuse and its multi-layered impact
• Identify the cluster of biopsychosocial symptoms associated with acute and chronic meth use
• Indicate various psychosocial and pharmacological treatments targeting methamphetamine addiction
• Outline the clinical considerations for optimizing treatment among the four special subpopulations
• Recognize various symptoms and patterns related to meth abuse
• Discuss the impact of meth abuse on society, health, children, family and the economy

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘augmentative alternative communication’ (AAC)
• List the expectations of augmentative alternative communication intervention
• Explain common AAC terminologies
• Describe and rebut common misconceptions surrounding AAC
• Discuss patterns of communication development and when AAC might be appropriate
• Identify the components that make up an AAC system
• Outline concerns and strategies to consider when selecting and implementing an AAC system
• Recognize the role of the communication partner
• Describe the process for creating functional goals for AAC users

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the categories of people prone to IPV
• State the characteristics of a healthy relationship
• Explain the benefits of the IPV couple support program
• Recall the considerations for legal patients and providers
• Discuss some of the challenges facing same-sex couples
• Explain the effects of intimate partner violence on victims and families
• Distinguish between the various categories of IPV
• Discuss the stages and forms of cyberstalking
• Recall the common themes of abusive relationships
• List and explain the cycle of violence
• Identify common mental health issues related to IPV

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the general epidemiology of the incidence and prevalence of suicide
• List intrinsic characteristics of patients most likely to exhibit suicidality
• Describe which populations are at the highest risk for suicidal behavior
• Recognize gender differences in suicidality
• Distinguish between the risk factors for youth and the elderly
• Evaluate the intergenerational and family history of suicide
• Discuss the theories concerning the underlying psychodynamics of suicidality

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the categories of people prone to trauma disorder
• Distinguish between the various types of trauma disorders
• Recall major trauma-related symptoms according to American Psychological Association
• Explain the psychological effect of adverse life events on patients
• Discuss negative cognitions and moods that may be seen in patients with PTSD
• Identify the common causes of psychological damage in people
• Explain how to develop a clinical diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan
• Recall the recommended questions clinicians should apply during an interview
• Identify the basis of a successful therapeutic relationship between patients and clinicians
• Discuss the benefits of self-assessment among clinicians
• Define the term ‘fallacy of change’ in relation to trauma disorder
• Summarize the best practices in the early stages of treatment planning

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the causes of most oral infections
• Identify the parts of the mouth that provide a physical barrier against infections
• Discuss the functions of antibodies in the human body
• Recall the methods of treating odontogenic infections
• Distinguish between fungal and viral infections
• State the key factors in the development of necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
• Identify the risk factors for oral mucosal lesions
• List and explain the types of oral mucosal lesions
• Distinguish between oral surface lesions and soft tissue enlargement
• Discuss the properties of reactive soft tissue enlargement
• Summarize the treatment procedures for oral lesions caused by heredity
• Recall the treatment procedures for the most common salivary gland tumor
• Explain procedures for the evaluation of patients for oral mucosal lesions