Consolidated Learning Services
All courses are approved for nurses and other licensed healthcare providers. Where additional approvals are obtained, they are noted.
If you must enroll to take a multi-modular course, please consider that our business hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm EST. We are closed on Federal holidays.
We do not offer payment plans or partial payment programs. The extra accounting required would require us to raise our prices. To date, there is no scholarship money offered for refresher students or those taking pharmacology to challenge the LVN exam.
Prices are quoted in USD.
Course Descriptions
Abuse: This course is intended for any who work in the healthcare fields and come in contact with victims of abuse; domestic, child, sexual or elder. Signs and symptoms, interventions, long term effects and reporting are discussed. 2.0 contact hours $19.95 **You must have Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities to view this course.
Adult Education, Principles of:
This course is designed for mentors, preceptors, presenters, and
anyone who will be educating the working adult.
Alternative and Complimentary Therapies: This course is designed to educate the healthcare practitioner on the various alternative and complimentary methods commonly used by patients. The advantages, disadvantages and dangers are discussed. Interview techniques and patient teaching are reviewed. Discussion of legal labeling requirements and FDA regulations are also covered. 3.0 contact hours. $29.95
Alzheimer's and Dementia: This course focuses on the issues surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s. Symptoms, diagnosis, interventions, and family issues are discussed. 3.0 contact hours $39.95.
Documentation: This course addresses the many issues surrounding documentation. The various forms of documentation used in the healthcare professions, the purpose of record keeping and the legal issues surrounding those records. Use of records for billing, quality assurance, and research are discussed. 1.0 contact hours $49.95
Ethics in the Health Professions: This course is designed for those in the healthcare professions. The ethical issues that are unique to healthcare are explored. Dimensions of professional ethics in practice, adhering to personal beliefs, and advocating for the patient are discussed. 1.0 contact hours $49.95
HIV for unlicensed providers: This course is designed for unlicensed personnel or those with a license in a discipline that does not include giving medications. The virus, modes of transmissions, methods of prevention and psychosocial issues are discussed. **You must have Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities to view this course. 3.0 contact hours. $29.95
HIV and AIDS: This course is designed for licensed providers with a need for more in depth knowledge of anti-viral medications, side effects, interactions and prescribing information. This course discusses Protease Inhibitors, NRTI’s, NNRTI’s, Entry Inhibitors, and new research. The use of alternative therapies is discussed as well as any benefits, dangers or interactions with conventional therapies. 5.0 contact hours, total. For Nurse Practitioners; 4.0 contact hours of pharmacology component and 1.0 contact hour of non-pharmacology are awarded. $49.95 **You must have Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities to view this course.
Infection Control and Safety: This course describes issues relating to contact, spread of and prevention of infection in healthcare settings. Also discussed are biohazards, terrorism, natural disasters, personal safety and use of restraints. 2.0 contact hours $19.95
Interpersonal Skills: are you helping or hurting? This course is designed as a self discovery of how one’s interpersonal skills reflect, not only on those around us, but on ourselves. Communication style, both how one communicates to others, and how one receives communication are discussed. Assertiveness, ability to work as a team member, and accepting responsibility are also considered. Conflict resolution, manipulation, and sabotage and the effect on one’s career and co-worker’s are examined. 3.0 contact hours. $39.95
IV therapy: Principles, Practice and Complications: This course is designed for the nurse who has infrequent or minimal exposure to intravenous therapy devices. General principles, practice methods, types of fluids and complications are discussed. Insertion and removal techniques, as well as central line devices are also covered. Those working in extended care facilities, office practices, or other similar settings will benefit. Some institutions allow this course to be used as the didactic portion of an IV certification course, or as a yearly review for IV therapy staff. It is the learner's responsibility to verify that this course is approved for certification or recertification by the institution prior to taking the course, and to arrange any clinical requirements. 2.0 contact hours. $59.95
Leadership and Management Skills: This course describes the differences between leadership and management. Development of skills for each are discussed. Motivational methods and styles of leadership and management are reviewed. Delegation of tasks to other licensed and unlicensed personnel is discussed. 1.0 contact hour. $9.95
Medication Administration Review and Updates: See Drug Calculation course on the first page
Nurse Refresher Course: Self study course is available. This course is designed for registered nurses who must take a refresher course to reactivate a license. It is NOT for initial licensure. Practical or vocational nurses are allowed to enroll, however, please check with your Board of Nursing to ensure acceptance. Every state varies in its didactic and clinical requirements for re-instatement. Even if your state/territory does not require refresher for re- licensure, responsibility and liability for practice lies with the nurse. Comprehensive review minimizes your risk. It is the nurse's responsibility to ensure eligibility for re-licensure/reinstatement. We cannot contact the Board on your behalf. Prior disciplinary issues do not preclude you from taking this course. We will assist you to meet the goals the Board has set for you to have your license reinstated. This course is the maximal hours of review (120 hours). It is 120 contact hours. $700.00 for didactic portion. No texts are required. Additional fees of $200.00 apply if clinical is required. Clinical activities will be with a preceptor in the nurse's home state per that state's BON guidelines. Please read the Nurse Refresher Policy before emailing us with questions. We cannot answer emails requesting information already made available. Nurse Refresher Enrollment Form
Pharmacology Course: See the pharmacology course on the first page
Nursing Scope of Practice: A Review of the Nurse Practice Act 1 contact hour. This course is a review for the practicing nurse in how to read and interpret the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) as it related to current scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's responsibility in relation to familiarity with the NPA, remaining current with changes to the NPA, identifying and defining areas of concern, and consequences of failing to follow the NPA. $99.95
Therapeutic Communication: Improving Nurse-Patient Interactions
2 contact hours. This course focuses on the communication skills necessary for nurses to effectively interact and communicate with patients. Focus is placed not only on effective strategies for nurses to interview, interact and educate patients, but also on the nurse's skills at conveying a professional appearance and caring demeanor to the patient. $99.95