C-Section Overview

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Defining Caesarean Section (C-section)
   1. C-Section Prevalence
   2. What if C-section complications are not addressed?
   3. C-Section Causes
   4. C-Section Risk Factors
   5. C-Section Types
   6. What are options for C-section recovery?
   7. What are the clinical criterium for undergoing a C-section?
   8. What is the average cost for C-sections and recovery?
3. Common C-Section Medications
   1. C-section medications overview and side effects: procedure
   2. C-section medications overview and side effects: recovery
   3. C-section recovery medication alternatives
   4. How can family and caregivers be involved in medication administration?
4. Common C-Section Recovery Non-Pharmacological Management: Physical Therapy and Psychotherapy
   1. What is physical therapy?
   2. How much does it cost?
   3. How would family and caregivers be involved in physical therapy?
   4. What is psychotherapy?
   5. How much does it cost?
   6. How can family and caregivers be involved in psychotherapy?
5. Common C-Section Recovery Non-Pharmacological Management: Cultural Practices
   1. What are cultural practices?
   2. How much does it cost?
   3. How can family and caregivers be involved in cultural practices?
6. Nursing Considerations
   1. What is the nurse’s role in C-section patient education and management?
   2. How can nurses identify if someone needs more intervention for their C-section recovery? How can nurses identify if a patient is at imminent risk for a C-section?
   3. What should families and caregivers know about C-section recovery?
7. Upcoming Research
   1. What research on C-sections and C-section recovery exist presently?
   2. What are some ways for people who are recovering from a C-section to participate in research?
8. 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 C-Section Overview. 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 common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of C-sections. 
2. List pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain management for C-section recovery. 
3. Discuss recommendations for C-section recovery. 

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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