Alcohol Use Disorder: Long Term Effects and Complications

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Pathophysiology 
3. Risk Factors 
4. Signs and Symptoms 
5. Prevention 
6. Diagnostics and Treatment 
7. Complications and Long-Term Effects 
8. Patient Education 
9. Resources  
10. Case Study 
11. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Alcohol Use Disorder: Long-Term Effects and Complications. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe the pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments for alcohol use disorder. 
2. List the risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures for alcohol use disorder. 
3. Explain the long-term effects and complications associated with alcohol use disorder.  
4. List the resources available to individuals with alcohol use disorder.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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