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Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Management, and Patient-Centered Care

Tracking # 20-1350511

$19.00

4.3 (3 ratings)
Educator CEU'S FOR ALL
CE Broker Reporting Reported automatically
Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical features of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Identify appropriate diagnostic strategies and assessment tools for OA and RA.

3. Apply evidence-based interventions and patient-centered approaches to manage symptoms and improve outcomes in individuals with arthritis.


Course overview

This continuing education course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of osteoarthritis OA and rheumatoid arthritis RA, focusing on pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and evidence based management strategies. The course emphasizes patient-centered care, interdisciplinary approaches, and strategies to optimize function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to differentiate between OA and RA, recognize early disease manifestations, and implement effective interventions.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

4h Continuing Education in the Area of Athletic Training

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

4h Category A activity related to nonclinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

4h Category A activity related to nonclinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

4h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

4h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

4h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

4h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Professional Nurse

4h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

4h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

4h General Continuing Education

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

4h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

4h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h General

Registered Nurse

4h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

4h Management of health care personnel and patient care
4h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems
4h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

4h Biological, physical, social and behavioral sciences
4h Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients
4h Relating to professional nursing practice
4h Professional nursing practice and special health care problems

Disclosure statements

Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.

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