NUR111 - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (1.0 HR)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive neurologic disorder that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.
Purpose: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive neurologic disorder that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.
This course provides an overview of ALS including its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- List and discuss the symptoms and causes of ALS.
- Explain how ALS is treated.
- Discuss the nursing care of the ALS patient.
- Discuss hospice care of the ALS patient and family.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.