24 CONTACT HOURS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE FOR NURSING

Course overview

Review the anatomy of the gastrointestinal system. Describe diseases of the oral cavity. Identify treatment of diseases of the oral cavity. Explain the types of disorders and diseases affecting the esophagus. Evaluate treatment initiatives for disorders and diseases affecting the esophagus. Identify pathophysiology of gastric diseases and disorders. Evaluate treatment initiatives for gastric diseases and disorders. Explain the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. Describe treatment measures for peptic ulcer disease. Differentiate between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Describe the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease. Explain treatment initiatives for inflammatory bowel disease. Discuss the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. Discuss the signs and symptoms of anal cancer. Define cardiovascular disease. Identify the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the United States and globally. Discuss the most common types of cardiovascular disease. Identify the non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease. Identify the common signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Discuss how to screen for cardiovascular disease. Discuss the ways to prevent cardiovascular disease. Discuss the treatment modalities of the various cardiovascular diseases. Describe the two most common kinds of stroke. List common symptoms for stroke. Identify risk factors for stroke. List the steps used to diagnose stroke. Explain why timing is crucial in the treatment of strokes. Identify tPA and its use in treatment of acute ischemic stroke, as well as contraindications for its use.