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Free online tutorials for medical professionals some of which provide online CME credit. Those providing CME credit generally require fees for the test-taking portion but provide free access to the remaining portion of the tutorial.

Claims Management » Health Claims Code Sets

DRG, APG & ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding - Medicare payment rates

ICD-10 Coding System - CMS Latest News [9029] ?

Keep up with the latest news from CMS regarding ICD-10

ICD-9 Diagnosis Coding Guidelines [16178] ?

Used to collect and process mortality statistics

Claims Management » Health Fraud

DHHS OIC compliance program, health care fraud, physician fraud, etc.

Updated Medicare Fraud and Abuse [16181] ?

Provides the knowledge necessary to detect and prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Disasters » Biochem

Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism

Bioterrorist Agents Tutorial [20265] ?

Emerging infections and potential bioterrorist agents - tutorial for public health providers

Disasters » Health Services

Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities

Updated Medical Consequences of Nuclear Warfare [20267] ?

Includes treatment guidelines

Environment » Toxicology

Technical resources related to toxicology

Toxicology Tutor III [7824] ?

Cellular Toxicology

Ergonomics » Medicine

Clinical practice guidelines, patient handouts on low back pain, CTS, etc.

Physical Therapy Case Studies [9080] ?

Physical therapy case studies, quizzes, etc

Health » CMS

Medicare information for the healthcare industry - directories, fees, contracts,

Medicare Learning Network Computer / Web Services Training [12555] ?

Web-based training tutorials on Medicare topics

Health » Ethics in Medicine

Ethical, professional and public policy statements for health care

Bioethics [9053] ?

Articles and resources on bioethics, bioterrorism, cloning and more

Health » Home Healthcare

Statistics, technical papers, FAQs about home health care agencies

Medicare Home Health PPS [16179] ?

Provides Medicare Part B providers & their office staff with Home Health services guidelines

Health » Sunlight

Ultraviolet hazards from the sun

How Sunburns and Sun Tans Work [5471] ?

Tutorial on skin and sunlight

Industrial Hygiene » Indoor Air

IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more

Indoor Environmental Quality [4187] ?

Continuing Medical Education Lecture Module for clinicians

Industrial Hygiene » Radiation

Radiation control programs, technical manuals, tutorials and more

Medical Center Radiation Safety Policies [3061] ?

For a New York university health science complex

Industrial Hygiene » Temperatures

Stress on the body from heat and cold

Protecting Workers in Cold Conditions [16775] ?

Tips to protect workers in cold environments

Industrial Hygiene » Tuberculosis

OSHA and CDC guidelines for control of tuberculosis

Web-Based Modules on Tuberculosis [25131] ?

The following courses are designed for public health workers

International » Health

Materials related to the health of the world's population

Epidemiology, the Internet and Global Health [10490] ?

Tutorial series of online lectures related to global health and epidemiology

Managed Care » Education

Conferences & seminars, coursework related to managed care

Managed Care Organizations and the Disabled [12258] ?

Legal Protections for People with Disabilities in Managed Care

Medicaid and Managed Care [pdf] [13884] ?

Implementing health homes in a risk-based Medicaid Managed Care Delivery System

Medicine » Allergies

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of asthma, MCS, dermatitis, etc.

Latex Allergies FAQ [1690] ?

The basics regarding latex-sensitive individuals

Medicine » Anatomy

Anatomy images, references, textbooks

Biomechanics - Principles of Human Anatomy [696] ?

Covers introductory topics that are required to understand Kinesiology

Introduction to Muscle Physiology & Design [1538] ?

Tutorial consisting of documents that cover subjects related to neuromuscular physiology

Muscle Atlas [5939] ?

Of the upper and lower extremities

Radiology Anatomy Teaching Modules [60] ?

Series of tutorials on anatomy

Structure of the Human Body [1702] ?

Tutorial with self-tests on the anatomy of the human body

The Eye and How We See [8838] ?

Diagrams and tutorial on the eyes for lay persons

Medicine » Anesthesia

Textbooks, adverse events, anesthesia safety and related materials

Management of the Difficult Airway [14989] ?

How to anticipate and prevent airway management problems

Medicine » Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injury reference materials

MTBI - Mild Traumatic Brain Injury [15122] ?

A basic tutorial on MTBI identification, assessment and treatment

Medicine » Cardiovascular

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of cardiovascular disease

ECG Library [11464] ?

A collection of realistic looking recordings which will help improve your ECG skills

Medicine » Dermatology

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of dermatology disorders

Dermatology Stats and Facts [796] ?

Health information for patients

Scoring Systems for Atopic Dermatitis [12127] ?

Clinical tools for assessing the severity of atopic dermatitis - SCORAD, ADSI, ADASI, etc.

Medicine » Disease-Infectious

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease

Hepatitis C [20741] ?

Medical information, training resources

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Overview [846] ?

An overview of etiologic agents, clinical and treatment aspects, pathophysiology

Medicine » Education

Seminars, online CME's, etc. for medical professionals - doctors, nurses

American Board of Medical Specialties [2701] ?

Assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the certification of physicians

CDC Learning [14347] ?

Distance learning opportunities sponsored by the US Centers for Disease Control

Cleveland Clinic CME Modules [505] ?

Online tutorials - each on a separate clinical entity

CME Web [3699] ?

Website devoted to continuing medical education (CME) credit for medical professionals

MedWatch Medical Product Safety Educational Resources [11280] ?

Online tutorials related to medical adverse events

MMWR Continuing Education Program [854] ?

Review the reference documents, then register & take the online exams with answers

Medicine » Emergency Medicine

Clinical resources on emergency medicine

ACLS Simulator [1104] ?

Interactive patient-care simulator designed to help clinicians practice their ACLS skills

Pre-Hospital Care Simulators [9464] ?

Online bystander CPR simulators and an ambulance simulator for EMS workers

Medicine » First Aid

Full text of first aid manuals and handouts

CPR Simulator [9465] ?

CPR simulators: adult, child, infant

Updated First Aid Tutorial [11578] ?

A study aid - not a first aid manual

Learn CPR [18919] ?

Online tutorial and training materials for learning CPR

Medicine » Nursing

Continuing education resources for the nursing profession

Nurse Practitioer Certifying Agencies [1693] ?

A list of organizations that certify nurse practioners, clinical specialists, etc.

NurseCEU [14017] ?

Links to nursing continuing education (ceus, contact hours) modules offered on the Internet

Medicine » Occupational Medicine

Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

AOEC Powerpoint Presentations [279] ?

Download training modules from AOEC or view online

Disease Clusters in Occupational and Environmental Health [10491] ?

Online tutorial on disease clusters

EnviroDx [16722] ?

A multimedia, case-focused, computer-based learning program on environmental-related diseases

Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals [2428] ?

Booklet focuses on acute conditions and suggests appropriate remedial action for IAQ problems

Updated Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel [5537] ?

Independent study course for treating patients involved in hazardous materials incidents

Physical Job Demands Analysis [14926] ?

A series of job descriptions related to the physical demands of the job

Radon: A Physician's Guide [2434] ?

EPA and AMA produced guide for physicians on the subject of radon

Updated Workers' Compensation Health Initiative [12119] ?

Projects testing innovations in the delivery and financing of the medical care portion of workers' compensation (WC)

Medicine » Orthopedics

Clinical resources on orthopedics

Orthopedic Physical Therapy [1184] ?

Collegiate course prepares the student to practice entry level orthopaedic physical therapy

Medicine » Patient Handouts

Full text of handouts applicable for patients

Interactive Health Tutorials [27913] ?

Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language

Medicine » Pharmaceuticals

Clinical resources on pharmacology

Preventable Adverse Drug Reactions [30061] ?

A learning module

Medicine » Radiology

Clinical resources for radiology

Radiology Teaching Files [7796] ?

This web site is devoted to teaching diagnostic radiology to medical students

Medicine » References

Lab values, height/weight charts, glossaries, abbreviations & measurements, etc.

Recognizing Waterborne Disease & Health Effects of Water Pollution [2138] ?

Tools to assist in the recognition of waterborne disease and the health effects of water pollution

Understanding Acid-Base Balance [1294] ?

Tutorial on the maintenance of a stable acid base balance

Medicine » Textbooks

Online access to the full text of books used by medical professionals

Updated Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Pocket Guide [17671] ?

Recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Property » Sprinklers

Technical resources on fire sprinklers, halon, fire protection engineering

Fire Suppression Substitutes & Alternative to Halon [11428] ?

1997 study results commissioned by the US Navy






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