Course
TLSO Brace Indications and Care
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Tanya Kidd RN, MHS, MSN, MHCA
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
- Introduction
- Definition
- History/Background
- Indication of Use
- Nursing Care
- Safety Consideration
- Patient and Family Education
- Case Studies
- 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 TLSO Brace Indications and Care. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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:
- Discuss indications of use for TLSO braces.
- Recognize safety considerations related to its use.
- Describe key points in patient and family education.
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)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- 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: October 11, 2027
Course Offering: #490