Courses
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Specimen Collection
Implement best practices for collecting and handling specimens in a clinical setting as well as requirements for submitting specimens to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Format
- CE/CME
- Credits
- 1.00
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Learn more about your role in identifying and responding to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which is now included in the mandatory blood spot screening for babies born in Texas.
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- Case Study
- Read Time
- 3min
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening, Treatment and Referral
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare, life-threatening disorder that may not be detected until irreversible symptoms occur. Newborn screening can detect babies who need additional testing and evaluation to determine whether they have SMA. Early detection and treatment is vital to save the life of a baby with SMA.
- Format
- Quick Course
- Read Time
- 18min
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Sports-Related Concussion: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Learn to diagnose, treat and prevent concussion in children and adolescents.
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- CE/CME
- Credits
- 1.00
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Support During the Early Weeks of Breastfeeding
Take our short quiz to check your knowledge of breastfeeding facts and counseling tips that can provide vital support and encouragement to new parents.
- Format
- Case Study
- Read Time
- 2min
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Teen Consent and Confidentiality
Establish practice guidelines that comply with legal requirements for obtaining consent and maintaining confidentiality in providing health care services to adolescents.
- Format
- CE/CME
- Credits
- 1.25
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Testing to Reduce Congenital Syphilis
Congenital syphilis is on the rise in Texas and across the U.S., with serious health consequences for babies. In mothers, symptoms of syphilis can go unnoticed. But with timely prenatal care, routine maternal testing for the disease, and appropriate treatment, you can prevent congenital syphilis and mitigate poor health outcomes.
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- Case Study
- Read Time
- 3min
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Texas Health Steps Services for Children in Foster Care
Texas mandates a "3 in 30" series of exams plus coordinated ongoing care for eligible children and youth in foster care. This updated course provides clinical guidelines and resources to help health care providers conduct the exams and provide follow-care for this high-needs patient population.
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- Quick Course
- Read Time
- 11min
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Texas Medicaid Mosquito Repellent Benefit: What Pharmacy Providers Need to Know
Learn how to dispense free or low-cost mosquito repellant year-round to eligible recipients using the state’s standing order or a valid prescription.
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- Quick Course
- Read Time
- 5min
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Texas Medicaid Services for Children
This course provides a current and comprehensive overview of Texas Medicaid services available to children and their families, including information about how to access and provide services to eligible patients. The course is recommended for all Texas Health Steps providers and their staff members.
- Format
- Quick Course
- Read Time
- 58min