Rotator Cuff Treatment and Recovery

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Jillian Hay-Roe BSN, CIC

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients undergoing rotator cuff surgery, covering preoperative and postoperative care, patient education, and the role of the nurse in promoting optimal recovery. Participants will explore the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff, common surgical approaches, potential complications, and evidence-based nursing protocols.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Basic Shoulder Anatomy
  3. Pathophysiology
  4. Epidemiology
  5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  6. Assessment
  7. Treatment
  8. Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
  9. Other Painful Shoulder Problems
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Review and improve understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of rotator cuff injuries.
  2. Review treatment methods for rotator cuff tears, especially surgical intervention.
  3. Apply knowledge of rotator cuff pathophysiology and treatments to provide patient education for individuals with rotator cuff tears, especially for those undergoing surgery.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements 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

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.