Supporting the Patient in Sickle Cell Crisis

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Case Study 
3. Pathophysiology 
4. Etiology 
5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
6. Longterm Complications 
7. Treatment and Management 
8. Prevention 
9. Disease Modifying and Curative Treatment 
10. Treatments Focused on Decreasing HbS Polymerization 
11. Nutritional Supplements 
12. 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 Supporting the Patient in Sickle Cell Crisis. 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. Identify various clinical manifestations of sickle cell disease.
2. Describe the broad impacts of sickle cell disease on psychological and social well-being.
3. Discuss recent advances in the treatment and management of sickle cell disease.

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.