Medical Cannabis in Epilepsy Treatment
Contact Hours: 3.5
What's included?
Course Overview
This course aims to enable nurses with the critical knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of medical Cannabis, focusing on its role in epilepsy management. Through this course, participants will explore the science behind cannabis therapeutics, legal considerations, and best practices for patient education and care.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Brief Overview of Epilepsy
- Incidence
- Pathophysiology
- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Common Treatments for Epilepsy and Seizures
- Alternative Approaches
- History and Background on Medical Cannabis Use
- State and Federal Regulations
- Indication of Use for Epilepsy
- Clinical Criteria
- Mechanism of Action
- Contraindications
- Common Side Effects
- Nursing Implications
- Current and Upcoming Research
- Patient Education
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Discuss the evolving landscape of Cannabis therapeutics.
- Recognize the legal and ethical considerations of Cannabis within the treatment of Epilepsy.
- Interpret the history, classifications, and terminologies associated with epilepsy to enable a more nuanced, evidence-based approach to patient care.
- Discuss the socioeconomic and demographic factors contributing to the incidence and prevalence of epilepsy, particularly in low/middle-income countries, to better understand and address healthcare disparities.
- Demonstrate robust strategies for patient education, emphasizing the need for accurate, evidence-based information to help patients make informed choices about their treatment options.
Accreditations and 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)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
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.
It will take the average learner 210 minutes to complete and awards 3.5 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements 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
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.
