At the forefront of innovation and a trusted leader in online CEU courses for healthcare professionals, Wild Iris Medical Education is proud to announce the launch of two new continuing education (CE) courses for nurses, occupational therapists, and other licensed providers nationwide.
These latest additions—Chronic Kidney Disease and Ostomy Care—are now available and offer continuing education (CE) credit for nurses, occupational therapists, and other allied healthcare professionals across the United States. In addition to the written course content, both continuing education courses include an audio option.
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve rapidly, professionals must stay up to date with emerging technologies, disease management strategies, and advanced patient care techniques. With these new courses, Wild Iris Medical Education reaffirms its commitment to equipping frontline providers with the knowledge and tools they need to offer safe, informed, and compassionate care.
Chronic Kidney Disease: Managing a Growing Health Crisis
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 37 million people in the United States and is often underdiagnosed until it reaches an advanced stage. Our Chronic Kidney Disease CE course is designed to equip nurses and frontline professionals with tools for early recognition, patient education, and ongoing disease management—crucial education for today’s evolving nursing CEU landscape.
Key topics in this comprehensive, evidence-based CKD course covers include:
- Incidence, risk factors, and underlying causes
- Assessment and screening criteria used to diagnose patients and stage the level of progression
- Current recommendations for treating patients
- Components of an interdisciplinary plan of care
- Treatment options for end-stage renal disease, including medications, dialysis, and kidney transplant
- Care of patients receiving dialysis and patients undergoing kidney transplantation
For nurses, occupational therapists, and other care providers, the course offers valuable insights into how CKD affects not only physical health but also emotional and psychosocial well-being. Special attention is given to coordinated care strategies, including working with nephrologists, dietitians, and social workers.
One of the most critical elements in CKD care is early detection. The course equips professionals with knowledge on screening tools, lab interpretation skills, and patient communication strategies that can lead to earlier interventions and improved quality of life.
Participants will leave with enhanced confidence in managing patients with CKD across various settings—from hospitals and clinics to rehabilitation and home health care—making a significant impact on this growing public health concern.
Ostomy Care: Supporting Patients Through Complex Transitions
This ostomy care training for nurses, occupational therapists, and other allied healthcare professionals focuses on hands-on techniques, emotional support, and clinical best practices to improve quality of life for patients with colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies.
Living with an ostomy can be a life-changing and often emotionally difficult adjustment for patients. Proper ostomy care requires not only technical knowledge but also sensitivity, empathy, and strong patient education skills. Wild Iris Medical Education’s new Ostomy Care course bridges the gap between clinical expertise and compassionate care.
Key topics covered include:
Types of ostomies (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy)
Pre- and post-operative patient education
- Effective home care
- Ostomy complications
- Pouching systems and skin care
- Occupational therapy considerations
- Strategies to adapt successfully to living with an ostomy
This course is ideal for acute care nurses, rehabilitation professionals, wound care specialists, and home health providers. It provides a detailed yet accessible overview of ostomy care practices that align with the latest standards from professional associations like the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN).
Importantly, the course emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach. Occupational therapists, for example, will find guidance on how to assist patients in adapting to daily activities, improving independence, and achieving a higher quality of life post surgery.
Ostomy care is deeply personal, and this course prepares healthcare professionals to be not only caregivers but also educators, advocates, and emotional support providers for patients navigating this significant life change.
Nationwide Continuing Education Credit
Both new courses—Chronic Kidney Disease and Ostomy Care—are approved for continuing education credit by national accrediting bodies. Wild Iris Medical Education is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is an AOTA approved provider, offering CE credit for a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs)
- Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Select other allied health professionals
Each CE course includes an audio option, case studies, and post tests that ensure knowledge retention and practical application. Nurses and healthcare professionals can complete the courses online—at their own pace and from any location—making it easier than ever to fulfill licensing requirements while enhancing professional competence.
Why Choose Wild Iris Medical Education?
For over 25 years, Wild Iris Medical Education has been a trusted provider of online continuing education. Known for its evidence-based content, user-friendly platform, and commitment to high-quality instruction, Wild Iris serves thousands of healthcare professionals across the United States.
Here’s why so many professionals choose Wild Iris:
- Accessible and affordable CE courses
- Instant certificate upon course completion
- Updated regularly with the latest clinical guidelines
- Available 24/7 with responsive customer support
With the release of these two new courses, Wild Iris continues to support lifelong learning in a field where knowledge and practice must evolve constantly.
Final Thoughts
In a time of unprecedented change in healthcare, staying current isn’t just a professional obligation—it’s a vital component of delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. The new course offerings from Wild Iris Medical Education—Chronic Kidney Disease and Ostomy Care—provide timely, relevant, and accredited education for nurses, occupational therapists, and other professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Whether you’re exploring how to manage the complexities of chronic kidney disease or providing sensitive care to patients with ostomies, these courses are designed to inform, inspire, and elevate your practice.
Enroll today and empower yourself with the knowledge to make a lasting difference.
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About Wild Iris Medical Education:
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a privately held, woman-owned company providing online healthcare continuing education. In 1998, we began offering online ANCC-accredited nursing continuing education courses and since then have expanded to provide CEUs for occupational therapists, physical therapists, paramedics, EMTs, and other healthcare professionals.
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