Course
Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Charmaine Robinson
MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, PHN, CMSRN
A Spinal Cord Injury is a traumatic and life–changing experience. There are many changes that the patient and their loved ones will have to begin getting used to, one of which is the changes in their bowel and bladder function. Dysfunction in these areas is dependent on the level of injury and interventions must be tailored to meet the patient’s needs and preferences. Many nurses working outside of Rehabilitative Care may be unfamiliar with how to properly manage bowel and bladder needs. This course will provide a general overview to increase knowledge and awareness.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Spinal Cord Function
- Spinal Cord Injury Definition
- Spinal Cord Injury Causes
- Spinal Cord Injury Statistics
- Four Levels of the Spinal Cord
- Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury Complications
- Normal Bowel and Bladder Function
- Bowel Dysfunction with Spinal Cord Injuries
- Bladder Dysfunction with Spinal Cord Injuries
- Nurse Assessments
- Nurse Interventions
- Support Groups and Resources
- 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 Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel and Bladder Management. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 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:
- Describe one type of bladder dysfunction that can occur in patients with spinal cord injuries.
- Identify one way nurses can help patients with spinal cord injuries start a bowel and bladder regimen.
- Summarize two ways nurses can manage bowel dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injuries.
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)
- 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 17, 2026
Course Offering: #204