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Using Clinical Guidelines & Pathways

Tracking # 20-1373654

$125.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This self-paced, intermediate-level course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively interpret, apply, and integrate clinical guidelines and care pathways into daily practice. Learners will explore the structure, development, and purpose of evidence-based guidelines, distinguish between guidelines and clinical pathways, and apply them to improve patient outcomes, safety, and interprofessional collaboration. Real-world scenarios and case applications will reinforce decision-making and critical thinking.

Subject areas

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

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

3h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

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Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN) 
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) 
  • Physical Therapists (PT) 
  • Occupational Therapists (OT) 

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Define clinical guidelines and clinical pathways, and explain their differences. 
  2. Identify key components of evidence-based guidelines. 
  3. Evaluate the quality and applicability of clinical guidelines. 
  4. Apply clinical pathways to patient care scenarios. 
  5. Integrate guidelines into interprofessional care planning. 
  6. Recognize barriers to implementation and strategies to overcome them.