Case Management Society of America > EDUCATION

Adherence Starts with Knowledge (ASK) ^®	-	Adherence Starts with Knowledge (ASK ^®)is a survey-based program designed to identify barriers to medication adherence and links to appropriate education materials. ASK ^® can help managers identify patients/members who have barriers to medication adherence and to provide access to educational interventions that assist them in meeting their health objectives. Offered by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Athena Forum	-	Representing a new brand of text-based clinical education available on the Internet, AthenaForum.com is accredited CE education with curriculum specifically designed using recent Needs Assessment research collected from a variety of 400 RN Case Managers nationwide. All CCM certificates are subsequently awarded by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Offered by Business Media Associates, Inc (BMA).

Essentials of Case Management	-	The Essentials of Case Management 17 hour CE Distant Learning Course has been an acclaimed national course presented throughout the US and abroad since 1994. It has assisted thousands of healthcare professionals at many levels including those who are new to the industry, exploring more efficient models of delivery across the care continuum, searching for effective case management tools, techniques, and best practices, and looking for case management certification and/or accreditation. Offered by Professional Resources in Management Education, Inc (PRIME).

Essential Connections ^®	-	Help motivate patients with chronic conditions to make challenging lifestyle changes. Essential Connections ^® offers an array of easy-to-use communications skills and patient self-care tools to motivate behavior change and improve adherence in patients with chronic conditions. Offered by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

MCBiologics	-	Biologic therapies have produced significant advantages in cancer treatment and patient care; however, these advantages create noteworthy cost considerations for the managed care environment. This learning module will have three separate tracks designed to address the specific concerns of the Medical Director, Pharmacy Director, and Case Manager audiences. Offered by Genentech, Inc.

Hayes Training Programs	-	This Hayes training tool is a web-based, self-study course in applied health technology assessment. Participants will learn to recognize the best available evidence and incorporate it into a decision-making process that will give them a better understanding of how to improve healthcare quality, safety, equipment acquisition, and budget decisions. The course consists of seven modules with specific objectives, and terms are defined in each module. CCM credits: Upon successful completion, nurses will be awarded 10 clock hours. CMSA Members Non-Members

KCI Web Based Learning Modules	-	KCI believes education is key to promoting quality of care. Providing an established resource reflects a continued commitment to the healthcare community. KCI's Continuing Education Provider Unit currently offers web-based, accredited education courses on Wound Care, Bariatrics, and Critical Care. Offered by KCI.

CMSA's Resource Path on Chronic Wound Care	-	This Case Management Resource Path^TM was developed to provide case managers with clinical knowledge and important information regarding the treatment and management of chronic wounds. Knowledge gained from this resource path may assist the case manager in the delivery of case management services for the patient who has been diagnosed with or is at risk for developing a chronic, non-healing wound. CEs: Upon successful completion, nurses will be able to receive 4.0 contact hours from the Florida Board of Nursing or the California Board of Registered Nursing. Certified Case Managers will receive 4.0 contact hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification. Funded by an educational grant provided by KCI.