Course
Comprehensive Spinal Cord Injury Review
Contact Hours Awarded: 3
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Course Overview
Author: Joe Brandon
BSN, RN, CRRN
This course delves into the complex world of spinal cord injuries. The goal is to help LPNs/LVNs, RNs, and APRNs gain the knowledge and skills they need to help the client with SCI on the most basic level. The learner will explore the various stages of a SCI, from learning about the most at risks populations, epidemiology and pathophysiology to the newest treatments and rehabilitation strategies. This course aims to help the clinician to develop a deeper understanding of a SCI’s impact on individuals, families, and communities.
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to discuss the latest advances in SCI management, including stem cell therapies, epidural stimulation, and exoskeleton technologies. The course will also evaluate the newest evidence-based practices, which include both pharmacological and physical therapies. SCI is a very complex and understudied area of medicine due mainly to the fact that it’s relatively uncommon in regard to other illnesses. The funds needed to educate about the disease process and the research needed to advance in treatment options is often limited.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of SCI
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Community Reintegration and Participation
- Emerging Trends and Technologies
- Cultural Competency and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- 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 about Spinal Cord Injuries. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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:
- Examine the epidemiology and pathophysiology of spinal cord injury.
- Discuss comprehensive assessment and diagnostic strategies for SCI.
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic SCI.
- Look for effective rehabilitation strategies and community approaches.
- Evaluate the most recent technologies in SCI management.
- Integrate cultural competency and a team approach to caring for the client.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- 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 Expires on: March 21, 2028
Course Offering: #606