NUR102 - Autoimmune Disorders (4.0 HR)
Health care providers will increase their understanding of a variety of common autoimmune disorders including skills needed for patient care.
Purpose: Health care providers will increase their understanding of a variety of common autoimmune disorders including skills needed for patient care.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this self-study, the participant will be able to:
1. Better understand how the immune system works.
2. Discuss the causes, incidence and risk factors related to autoimmune disorders.
3. Discuss the pathophysiology of a variety of common autoimmune disorders including Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and others.
4. Explain the symptoms and prognosis of these disorders.
5. Explore disease-modifying treatments and therapies for autoimmune disorders.
6. Describe related complications.
7. Discuss autoimmune disease in women and gerontologic co
Continuing Education Credits: 4.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 4.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 4.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 4.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 4.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 4.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 4.0 CE hours for long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.