DigitalMed Clinical Practice Series
Special Populations

A rapidly changing patient population presents special challenges for healthcare providers. Nurses and other front-line providers are expected to know how to effectively interact with patients with a wide range of differences in age and culture, and to provide high-quality care to every patient. These courses can help develop some basic competencies in caring for Hispanic, geriatric and pediatric patients.

Suggested Learning Packages

Courses ID# Duration (min) CE Hrs
Hispanic Culture and Communication
Hispanic Cultures IMS01 140 2.8
Basic Medical Spanish IMS02 100 2.1
Conversational Spanish for Healthcare Professionals IMS103 102 2.1
Geriatrics
Geriatric Assessment GER03 57 1.2
Special Issues in Gerontology GER04 69 1.4
Physiological Disorders in Gerontologic Patients GER05 98 2.0
Physiological Systems and the Implications of Age GER06 69 1.4
Pediatrics
Birth to 12 Months GRO01 55 1.2
Growth and Development of the Preschooler and Toddler GRO02 54 1.1
The School-Age Child GRO03 51 1.1
The Adolescent GRO04 50 1.0
Overview of Pediatric Physical Assessment Techniques PED01 60 1.3