Rheumatoid Arthritis Across the Lifespan: Evidence-Based Approaches for Primary and Specialty Care
Tracking # 20-1310525
$15.00
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between adult and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis based on clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and classification criteria.
- Analyze the genetic, immunologic, environmental, and hormonal factors contributing to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Apply current evidence-based guidelines to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with rheumatoid arthritis across diverse populations and care settings.
- Evaluate the risks and benefits of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, including biologics, DMARDs, and integrative approaches, with attention to special populations such as pregnant individuals and older adults.
- Design patient-centered education and self-management plans that incorporate health literacy, cultural competence, and strategies for addressing healthcare disparities in rheumatoid arthritis care.
Course overview
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disorder with the potential to cause irreversible joint damage, functional decline, and significant comorbidities if not diagnosed and managed promptly. Given its varied clinical presentations, complex pathophysiology, and evolving treatment landscape, general healthcare providers are increasingly called upon to play a central role in early detection, coordinated care, and patient education. This comprehensive training addresses the critical need for updated, evidence-based knowledge across the care continuum, including diagnostic reasoning, therapeutic strategies, health disparities, and patient self-management. By equipping clinicians with current guidelines, interdisciplinary tools, and practical frameworks, the course supports improved outcomes and equity for individuals affected by RA across all age groups.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Special Teaching Permit
Teaching Permit
Alabama Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Alaska Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Arizona Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State Medical Board - Medical Doctors & Osteopathic Doctors
Medical Doctor
Arkansas State Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Bahamas Medical Council
Medical Practitioner
Specialty Medical Practitioner
California Board of Registered Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Midwife Furnisher
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Furnisher
Registered Nurse
California Board of Vocational Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Colorado Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Prescriptive Authority
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Delaware Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Temporary Certificate
Dentist
Health Access Dentist
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Florida Board of Medicine
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate
Medical Doctor Limited License
Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic
Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic
Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate
Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry
Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Florida Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Dentist
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine
Institutional Physician
Physician
Physician Compact
Telemedicine
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hawaii Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Idaho Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Illinois Board of Nursing
APRN Controlled Substance
APRN Full Practice Authority
APRN-FPA Controlled Substance
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Indiana State Board of Nursing
APRN - Compact Registered Nurse
APRN - Prescriptive Authority
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Iowa Board of Nursing
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Kentucky Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Maine State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Maryland Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
License Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Michigan Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Michigan Board of Medicine
Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor Compact License
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Pharmacist Special Volunteer
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer
Physical Therapist Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Social Work
Bachelor's Social Worker
Master's Social Worker
Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd
Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
Medical Doctor
Physician Assistant
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Missouri Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Montana Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapist Registered
Nebraska Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Massage Therapist
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Physician
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Advance Practice Nurse - Non Resident
Advance Practice Nurse - Resident
Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State
Registered Professional Nurse - Single State
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Medication Aide
Certified Medication Aide II
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives
Certified Nurse Midwife
Licensed Midwife
New Mexico Medical Board
Medical Doctor
New York State Board for Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ohio Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Certificate
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors
Medical Doctor
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Oregon Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse Single State
Registered Nurse Single State
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Instructor
Dental Technician
General Dentist
Hygienist Instructor
Orthodontic Technician
Volunteer Dentists
Volunteer Hygienists
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Doctor
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Compact
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Compact
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Doctor
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Assistant
Texas Board of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Registered Nurse
Texas Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Texas Medical Board - Physicians
Physician
Utah Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Vermont Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Virginia Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Washington State Board of Nursing
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Physician
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, faculty for this educational event has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh, planner for this educational event, also has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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