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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. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12385, for the stated number of contact hours. In addition, these courses meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Certificate in Gerontology - $199
(40 contact hours) 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.

Certificate in End of Life Care - $199
(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 area 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.

Certificate in Growth and Development Through the Lifespan - $199
(31 contact hours) 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 succesfully 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.

Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing - $149
(23 contact hours) 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.

Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management - $199
(24 contact hours) 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.

Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine - $199
(27 contact hours)Today's health care system is evolving in its approach to the health and care of a culturally and ethnically diverse client population. In the United States, the aging population, an increasing public awareness of major risk factors contributing to chronic illness, and the public's growing desire for alternative health care options are just a few of the factors behind the expanding interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Rapidly gaining in popularity, CAM is used by more than 40% of the U.S. population.

The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, resulting in the development of new jobs and the creation of new services. To gain a broad understanding of these therapies and to stay current with emerging trends, health professionals who work with diverse populations will need continuing professional education. The ability to understand the many types of therapies available is essential to providing safe, effective care in any setting.

Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing - $199
(36 contact hours)Spirituality, religion, and culture play an important role in health and healing. Health care systems and health care professionals must recognize and understand a variety of spiritual and religious values, beliefs, and practices and their impact on health and healing.

To meet the needs of a spiritually and culturally diverse client population, today's health care system is evolving in its approach. Knowledgeable providers who can deliver compassionate, effective care and meet their clients' and patients' spiritual needs are in dramatically increasing demand. To gain a broad understanding of spirituality, health, and healing and to stay current with emerging trends, health professionals who work with diverse religious and spiritual populations will need continuing professional education.

Certificate in Issues in Oxygenation - $199
(32 contact hours)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.

This certificate program is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills by examining key issues related to oxygenation assessment, intervention, and management. You'll gain relevant and practical information you can use immediately to improve your practice and provide the most effective and compassionate care to your patients.

Certificate in Perinatal Issues - $99
(14 contact hours)This certificate program is a multidisciplinary educational experience designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who provide care and support for childbearing women, newborns, and families. 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 (or would like to do so), this program will help you stay current with emerging trends in this specialized area of health care.