Bell’s Palsy

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Amanda Marten, MSN, FNP-C

Course Overview

Healthcare professionals, including LPN/LVNs, RNs and APRNs, should be aware of the clinical signs and symptoms of Bell’s palsy. Prompt identification and treatment of this condition can greatly improve client outcomes and prevent complications. This course briefly reviews Bell’s palsy, its risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostics, and management/treatment for all levels of nursing.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definitions
  3. Epidemiology
  4. Etiology
  5. Anatomy and Pathophysiology
  6. Risk Factors
  7. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  8. Diagnostic Tests
  9. Interventions and Treatment
  10. Current Research
  11. 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. Discuss the etiology and epidemiology of Bell’s palsy
  2. Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of Bell’s palsy
  3. Summarize diagnostics tests that may be used to diagnose Bell’s palsy
  4. Summarize the recommended treatment regimen for Bell’s palsy
  5. Discuss client education considerations and complications of Bell’s palsy

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.