Catalog

Contact Hour(s): 

1.5 Contact Hours including 1.5 Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Author:

Alyssa King, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, CLC, CNE

David Tilton, RN, BSN

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), CCI Credentialed Specialists, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Course Description:

This course discusses medical management and treatment of Heart Failure, commonly prescribed Heart Failure medications, modalities of invasive and mechanical support, various lifestyle changes, early indications of a change in symptoms, as well as end-of-life care for patients with Heart Failure.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to manage and treat Heart Failure.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the primary goal of the medical management and treatment of Heart Failure.
2. Categorize common Heart Failure medications and their mechanism of action.
3. List modalities of invasive and mechanical support of patients with Heart Failure.
4. Explain the various lifestyle changes that must be made to improve the quality of life of a patient with Heart Failure.
5. Define the early indications of a change in symptoms for a Heart Failure patient.
6. Describe end-of-life care for Heart Failure patients.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour, including 1 Pharmacology Hour

Author:

Cindy Endicott, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, ATC, Cert Dn

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), CCI Credentialed Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1334013; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description:

This course discusses the signs and symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), diagnosis, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology of the disorder, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know the signs and symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available to patients.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Recognize at least two hallmark signs and symptoms experienced by a person with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
2. Evaluate the differences in compensation between a healthy person and someone with POTS.
3. Outline the clinical diagnostic process of POTS.
4. Formulate a non-pharmacological treatment plan for a patient with POTS utilizing exercise, dietary, and behavioral modification strategies.
5. Elaborate on pharmacological treatments for POTS.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.