Atherosclerosis and Erectile Dysfunction, What’s the connection?

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Robert Hengsterman, MSN, RN, MA

Course Overview

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a distressing and often overlooked symptom of atherosclerosis. This course will equip nurses with the knowledge to recognize the connection between ED and atherosclerosis and guide patients towards prevention and treatment strategies.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis
  3. Epidemiology of Erectile Dysfunction
  4. Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
  5. Pathophysiology of Erectile Dysfunction
  6. Link Between Atherosclerosis and Erectile Dysfunction
  7. Prevention: A Proactive Approach
  8. Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
  9. Patient Education
  10. Conclusion

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 association between erectile dysfunction and various underlying health conditions, including atherosclerosis.
  2. Discuss the definition and prevalence of erectile dysfunction.
  3. Recognize the emotional distress erectile dysfunction can cause for both patients and their partners.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.