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College of Nursing and Health Professions

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Case Management

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Description of Program

This interactive Internet Certificate Program is a six-week, 40-hour continuing education program for nurses, social workers and other health care professionals.  The program consists of six modules.  Each module includes reading assignments, study questions, case studies, and test questions.  Learners interact with practitioners and faculty who are expert in the area of case management.

Who Should Enroll in this Program

This program is designed for English-speaking nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals who want to enhance or develop the knowledge and skills necessary for quality case management.


Program Curriculum

Instruction will include the following content:

Featuring an "Ask the Expert" Session

National experts will be available to answer your most challenging case management questions.  Experts include:

Sherry Aliotta
Toni Cesta PhD, RN
Patricia McCollom RN, MS, CRRN, CDMS, CCM, CLCP
Nancy Skinner CCM, RN


Course Schedule

This 6 week course is offered three times a year.
Offering dates for 2006: September 11.
Offering dates for 2007: January 15, April 16, September 10.
For more information, call toll free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217
or e-mail casemanagement@usi.edu.

Enrollment Cost

$500
Fee includes Internet instruction, handouts, study guide and a comprehensive exam the textbook is not included. Partial refunds are available until the start of the class.

Refund Policy

A $25 administrative fee will be charged up to two weeks before the start date.
From two weeks before the class through the day before the start date, a $75 fee will be charged.
On the start date of the class there will be no refund.

To Register:

Online Registration Form

Call toll free 1-877-USI-HLTH
(1-877-874-4584)


Instruction Methods

A combination of delivery methods are used to facilitate learner and faculty communication including:

Internet

Provides on-line instructor-prepared materials and course assignments. Internet resources are used as an integral part of the instruction.

Computer Conferencing

Allows learners to interact with faculty and other course participants.

Electronic Mail

Allows learners to freely interact on an individual or group level with other learners and faculty.

Telephone Consultation

Faculty will be available by telephone to assist learners.

Equipment Required

Participants will need a computer with Internet access. They will also need an e-mail account. For optimum performance it is recommended that at a minimum the computer be a 486 50 Mhz or higher with 16 MB of RAM, 200 MB hard disk space, Super VGA monitor and card with a minimum of 2 MB of RAM; and a modem speed of 28,800 or higher.


Faculty

Program Managers

Program Writers:

Nancy Skinner RN, CCM
Connie Commander RN, CCM, ABDA,CPUR
Connie Sunderhaus RN, BA, CCM
Pat Orchard RN, NHA, CCM, CHCE, CHE
Rebecca Perez RN CCM CPUR CPUM
Susan Rogers RN, BSN, CCM


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Delivery of Program Content

The program has six modules. Each module includes reading assignments, study questions, case studies, and test questions. Learners interact with practitioners and faculty who are expert in the area of case manaagement.   A comprehensive examination will be administered at the end of the six-week program.

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Why Enroll in an Interactive Internet Program?

The convenience of on-line instruction allows the participant to "attend" class at any hour or day of the week during the 6 week period. Participants will learn from experts in the area of case management and have the opportunity to network with other course participants from across the country. Internet instruction provides an opportunity for personal interaction with course faculty while providing the comfort of learning in your own home or office.

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Continuing Education Credits

A Continuing Education Certificate will be awarded following successful completion of study guide questions, an online comprehensive examination, and submission of a course evaluation. Nurses will receive 48 contact hours. The University of Southern Indiana has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA). ISNA is accredited as an approver of continuing education on nursing by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. California nurses will receive 48 contact hours.  The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378. Social Workers will receive 40 contact hours.  The University of Southern Indiana has been approved as a provider of continuing education for social workers. Certified Case Managers will receive 40 CCM clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCM).

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