PATIENT EDUCATION: TEACHING THE PATIENT WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Course overview

SCD is an inherited blood disorder characterized by atypical Hgb molecules called hemoglobin S (HbS), which causes the shape of RBCs to be distorted into a sickle, or crescent shape. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of teaching the patient with SCD, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.