Course Retirements Effective April 30, 2026
By Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN‑Ed., RN, CNE | February 27, 2026
As part of our commitment to keeping Medline University content current and aligned with evolving best practices, select courses will be retired from the library effective April 30, 2026.
Learners who are currently enrolled in these courses should plan to complete them before the retirement date. Where available, recommended alternative courses are listed below.
Retiring Courses & Recommended Alternatives
| Retiring Course |
Recommended Alternative Courses |
| Caring for the Cognitively Impaired for HCA |
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| Controlling Violence in Healthcare and Preventing Elder Abuse |
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| Incision Care and Prevention of Surgical Site Infections |
- Surgical Site Infection Prevention and Incision Care (Coming soon)
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| Infection Prevention in Surgical Wounds |
- Surgical Site Infection Prevention and Incision Care (Coming soon)
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| Knowledge of Dementia Disorders for HCA |
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| The Confused Resident: Strategies for Quality Care |
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Additional courses retiring without listed alternatives:
- Professional Case Management: Effective Communication
- Preventing Adverse Events in the Home Health Environment
- Professional Case Management: Issues to Consider in Long‑Term Care
- The Nursing Assistant: Serving a Meal (w/ Video)
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We encourage learners to explore the recommended alternatives and continue building knowledge through Medline University.