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Independent study courses to help health providers care for their veteran patients. Veterans Health Initiative The Veterans Health Initiative (VHI), an Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards program, offers independent study courses developed to recognize the connection between certain health effects and military service, facilitate better documentation of military medical history and prepare health care providers to better serve their veteran patients. The VHI independent study courses are accredited and satisfy medical licensure requirements by delivering important education and information in the specified areas. These courses are a ccessible only through the VA Learning Management System (LMS), a web site intended for employees and staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs. VHI: American Prisoners of War Independent Study VHI: Medical Care of Persons with Spinal Cord Injury VHI: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Implications for Primary Care VHI: Traumatic Brain Injury Web Course
In order to access a VHI independent study course, click on a subject title below, or log on directly to the VA Learning Management System. A “Username” and “Password” are required to access the LMS web site.
NOTE: These four VHI courses are currently available on the LMS web site:
When reading for general information or reference, and not for obtaining medical licensure hours, click on "Link to PDF" beneath an icon image below.
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[ IMAGE : Traumatic Amputation and Prosthetics Brochure Cover ] |
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Reviewed/Updated Date: November 21, 2008