Kawasaki Disease: What is it?

Course Overview

Course Outline

Introduction/Needs Assessment 

1. Epidemiology 
2. Pathophysiology 
3. Diagnosis 
4. Treatment 
5. Nursing Implications 
6. Case Study 
7. Conclusion 
8. References 

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 Kawasaki Disease. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 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 clients most at risk of developing Kawasaki Disease 
2. Differentiate between the phases of Kawasaki Disease and identify symptoms from each. 
3. Explain the time that each phase of Kawasaki Disease occupies. 
4. Discuss the prognosis of Kawasaki Disease and factors that influence client outcomes. 
5. Identify laboratory tests utilized to support a diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease or rule out other potential diagnoses. 
6. Describe a typical treatment regimen for Kawasaki Disease and the mechanism of action behind it. 
7. Discuss nursing implications for the care of clients at various stages of Kawasaki Disease 

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.