SICKLE CELL PAIN (1 CE)

Course overview

Sickle cell disease is a major health problem that primarily affects African Americans. Sickle cell disease actually refers to a group of genetic disorders that affects 1 in 4.9900 African Americans in the United States. This course focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease. Learning Objectives: 1. Review a description of sickle cell disease, including a definition of the disorder, onset, prevalence, and course. 2. Compare cognitive behavioral therapy to various treatment alternatives. 3. Review a description of the important steps and techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy.