Free Continuing Education Courses

Is a PhD for Me? Nurses Leading Research, Education and Innovation after the PhD

In celebration of 15 years of PhD graduates from the WSU College of Nursing, this asynchronous session will explore what it means to pursue a PhD in Nursing—and where it can take you. Moderated by Dr. Marian Wilson, the discussion will feature WSU PhD program founding director Dr. Ruth Bindler and alumni: Dr. Elizabeth Schenk, and Dr. Tullamora Landis. Listen as they share their experiences and insights on applying research, education, and leadership skills in their post-PhD careers.

Participants will learn about diverse career pathways for nurses and health science professionals and hear the discussion about how a PhD journey can align with professional goals.

Approved for 1.0 nurse continuing education contact hours.
Washington State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Pain Management to Support Integrative, Person-Centered Care

A webinar series featuring subject matter experts sharing their insights on pain management.

WSU College of Medicine

Continuing education offerings from the WSU College of Medicine.

University of Minnesota

The Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing offers opportunities for health professionals to gain continuing education credits.

Managing Risk for Adults Prescribed Opioids: A Case-Management Learning Module

This interactive case-based module is appropriate for clinicians who care for patients who are prescribed opioids or who need to meet training requirements (this module meets 1.5 of 8 hours). Developed by an interprofessional team of expert faculty at Washington State University, the case module presents a patient who has been prescribed opioids after a traumatic injury, and who also happens to be a healthcare professional. The case reviews challenges related to opioid prescribing, pain management, medication interactions, and management of substance use disorder. The module also addresses the controversial question of cannabis as a medication for pain management or as an adjunct for tapering opioids.

In order to claim CME or CPE credit for this activity, learners must complete the module, then log in to CloudCME to complete the Post-Test and Evaluation Form.  Pharmacists must include their NABP ePID and date of birth in their CloudCME profile.

Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (1.50 hours), General Attendance (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.50 hours)