Course
Myocarditis Review
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: R.E. Hengsterman, MSN, RN
This comprehensive course explores myocarditis, an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle often triggered by infections or systemic inflammatory conditions such as autoimmune disorders. The course aims to provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies of myocarditis. Learners will gain information about the diverse forms of myocarditis, including acute, chronic, and lymphocytic myocarditis, and the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on myocarditis incidence and outcomes.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Case Study
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology
- Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Acute Myocarditis
- Classification
- Evaluation
- Treatment and Management
- Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19 with Myocarditis
- 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 Myocarditis Review. It will take the average learner 90 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:
- Recognize the mechanisms by which infections and systemic inflammatory conditions cause myocarditis.
- Differentiate between the various forms of myocarditis and their respective prognoses.
- Discuss the limitations and challenges in diagnosing myocarditis and distinguishing it from other cardiovascular diseases.
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 14, 2028
Course Offering: #513