Course
Geriatric Hip Fracture
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Abbie Schmitt, MSN-Ed, RN
This course provides nurses with a comprehensive understanding of geriatric hip fractures, focusing on client assessment, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Hip fractures are a common and serious injury among the elderly, often leading to significant morbidity, loss of independence, and even mortality.
The course examines the types of hip fractures, risk factors, complications, and surgical and non-surgical interventions. Nurses will learn to assess and manage clients, focusing on pain management and early mobilization to prevent complications. Emphasis is placed on rehabilitation, fall prevention, and client education to ensure a holistic approach to client recovery.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Understanding Geriatric Hip Fractures
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Types of Fractures
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Complications
- Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment Options
- Nursing Care and Rehabilitation
- 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 Geriatric Hip Fracture. 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:
- Describe the anatomical structures involved in the hip joint, including bones, muscles, and ligaments.
- List age-related physiologic changes that contribute to hip fractures.
- Identify assessment and diagnostic tools for geriatric clients who have suspected hip fractures.
- Summarize the importance of early mobilization, pain management, and client education to enhance recovery.
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: January 06, 2028
Course Offering: #620