Hormone Replacement Therapy

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Testosterone Formulations 
3. Estrogen Formulations 
4. Clinical Criteria for Prescribing 
5. Pharmacokinetics of Hormone Replacement Therapies 
6. Pharmacodynamics of Hormone Replacement Therapies 
7. Warnings Related to Hormone Replacement Therapies 
8. Alternatives  
9. Nursing Considerations 
10. Upcoming Research 
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 Hormone Replacement Therapy. 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:

1. Discuss the pharmacokinetics of testosterone and estrogen replacement therapies. 
2. Describe appropriate hormone replacement medications based on patient characteristics, medical indications, and pharmacological profiles.  
3. Recognize potential adverse reactions associated with hormone replacement therapies.

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.