Pulmonary Embolism

Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours, including 2 Pharmacology Hours 

Author: 

Desiree Reinken (PhD, APRN, NP-C) 

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, 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), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Accreditations:  

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

CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development.  PD activity approval ID# 9719. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: Foundational Knowledge.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. 

State Approvals: 

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1122634; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy   

Course Description: 

This course discusses an overview and updates on pulmonary embolisms (PE). This course will review risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. 

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolisms (PE).  

Objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to meet the following objectives: 

1. Differentiate between the types of pulmonary embolisms (PE). 
2. Analyze risk factors of PE. 
3. Identify signs and symptoms of PE. 
4. Review the diagnostic criteria for PE. 
5. Compare various treatment options for PE. 

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.