Course
Kawasaki Disease: What is it?
Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Sarah Schulze
MSN, APRN
This comprehensive course explores Kawasaki Disease, a rare but serious condition that primarily affects children under the age of five. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of the etiology, clinical presentation, and pathophysiology of Kawasaki Disease, as well as the latest diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Course Outline
Introduction/Needs Assessment
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Nursing Implications
- Case Study
- Conclusion
- 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:
- Identify clients most at risk of developing Kawasaki Disease
- Differentiate between the phases of Kawasaki Disease and identify symptoms from each.
- Explain the time that each phase of Kawasaki Disease occupies.
- Discuss the prognosis of Kawasaki Disease and factors that influence client outcomes.
- Identify laboratory tests utilized to support a diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease or rule out other potential diagnoses.
- Describe a typical treatment regimen for Kawasaki Disease and the mechanism of action behind it.
- 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
- 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: November 15, 2027
Course Offering: #444