This course offers 12.25 Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to March 31, 2029. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day.
About this Course: The MedStar Health Home Care RN Resident / LPN to RN Bridge Program is a structured learning series designed to support nurses transitioning into professional practice within the home health setting. Courses are intended to be completed in sequence to build foundational knowledge and progressively strengthen clinical judgment, professional role development, and safe patient care delivery in the home environment.
This first bundle establishes essential groundwork for success in home care practice and includes the following courses:
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History of Home Health Nursing and Current Trends in Home Care – Explores the evolution of home health nursing, regulatory influences, and emerging trends shaping care delivery today.
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Professional Role of the Home Health Nurse – Defines scope of practice, accountability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and expectations unique to home-based care.
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Infectious Disease – Reviews infection prevention, transmission risks in the home setting, and evidence-based strategies to protect patients and clinicians.
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Medication Management – Strengthens safe medication reconciliation, patient education, adherence strategies, and risk mitigation in the home environment.
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Health Literacy, Health Numeracy, and Digital Literacy – Enhances communication strategies to support patient understanding, promote engagement, and improve outcomes in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape.
Together, these courses provide foundational knowledge and practical application to prepare nurses for safe, effective, and patient-centered home health practice.
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