Bell’s Palsy

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Epidemiology 
4. Etiology 
5. Anatomy and Pathophysiology 
6. Risk Factors 
7. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
8. Physical Exam Findings 
9. Diagnostic Tests 
10. Interventions and Treatment 
11. Potential Complications 
12. Current Research 
13. 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 Bell’s Palsy. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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. 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 

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

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