Sexual Function and Intimacy after SCI

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Defining Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) 
3. SCI Prevalence 
4. What Causes People to Experience SCI? 
5. How and Where Are SCIs Managed? 
6. What Are the Clinical Criterium for SCI? 
7. What Are Some Side Effects and Complications of SCI? 
8. What Is the Average Cost for SCI Care? 
9. How Can Patients Self-Manage SCIs? 
10. Defining Sexual Function and Intimacy  
11. Managing Sexual Function and Intimacy 
12. Pharmacological Approaches to Managing Sexual Function and Intimacy 
13. Non-pharmacological Approaches to Managing Sexual Function and Intimacy  
14. Considerations for Pediatric and Adolescent SCI Patients 
15. Considerations for SCI Patients in Existing Marriages or Partnerships  
16. Nursing Considerations 
17. Upcoming Research 
18. 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 Sexual Function and Intimacy after SCI​. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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. Describe common types of SCIs 
2. Discuss common complications of SCIs related to sexual function and intimacy 
3. List strategies to educate patients on sexual function and intimacy 
4. Explain management techniques for SCI complications 
5. Discuss lifestyle recommendations for SCI patients to use in outpatient, non-clinical settings 

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.