Utilizing Humor to Improve Pediatric Care
Contact Hours: 1.5
What's included?
Course Overview
The history of humor, laughter, and overall health has been a part of human civilization for centuries. Some examples throughout ancient history showcase how people could recognize that a joyful spirit positively affected their health. For example, Greek physicians prescribed visiting the hall of comedians as a part of the patient healing process.
In addition, 14th-century physicians would utilize humor during surgery to distract their patients, and in many cultures, serviced clowns/jesters would attempt to inspire laughter during procedures (1). As a pediatric healthcare provider, it’s essential to recognize the importance humor and laughter can play in the patient’s experience and recovery. Developing skills and/or utilizing available resources can make a real difference for the pediatric patient, family, and community (8).
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Current Practice in Pediatric Care
- Research
- Ages and Stages in Pediatric Care
- Humor Resources in Pediatric Care
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Recognize the past and present beliefs about humor and good health.
- Understand the benefits of humor in pediatric care.
- Identify the current practice of humor therapy in pediatrics.
- Recognize the direction of current humor research in pediatrics.
- Differentiate ages, stages, and humor interventions in pediatrics.
- Identify humor resources.
Accreditations and 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)
- 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 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements 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
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.
