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Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Contact Hours Awarded: 1

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Course Overview

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Author: R.E. Hengsterman, MSN, RN

This course will explore epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), with a focus on surgical techniques and post-operative recovery. Learners will gain an understanding of how to manage CTS from initial diagnosis through to recovery, while adapting care to meet the unique needs of each client.  

The course emphasizes evidence-based diagnostic techniques, including physical assessments and electrodiagnostic testing, and guides participants in differentiating CTS from other potential nerve pathologies. Participants will learn to assess when surgical intervention is necessary and how to select the appropriate technique, whether open or endoscopic, considering client-specific factors. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Etiology 
  3. Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 
  4. Epidemiology 
  5. Pathophysiology 
  6. History and Physical 
  7. Surgical Intervention 
  8. Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release 
  9. Percutaneous Carpal Tunnel Release 
  10. Post Operative Considerations 
  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 Carpal Tunnel Surgery​. 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. Identify the early signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
  2. Discuss the multifactorial epidemiology, risk factors, and progression of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
  3. Identify appropriate treatment approaches based on the severity of symptoms, client history, and potential contributing factors.
  4. Recognize the appropriate surgical interventions for clients with severe or refractory carpal tunnel syndrome.

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

  • 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)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

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.

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Course created on: December 31, 2024

Course Expires on: December 31, 2027

Course Offering: #543

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