TLSO Brace Indications and Care

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Tanya Kidd RN, MHS, MSN, MHCA

Course Overview

TLSO braces are a conservative measure to manage and prevent injuries to the spinal cord and surrounding areas. Patients with the TLSO brace may be present in various settings but are mostly treated in orthopedic and rehabilitation units. This course will give the learner a general understanding of caring for patients with this orthotic device.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition
  3. Historical Background
  4. Indication for Use
  5. Case Study 1
  6. Nursing Care
  7. Case Study 2
  8. Safety Considerations
  9. Patient and Family Education
  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. Discuss indications of use for TLSO braces.
  2. Recognize safety considerations related to its use.
  3. Describe key points in patient and family education.

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 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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.