Georgia LPN - 20 Credit Bundle

Partial Learning Objectives for each course:

1. Human Trafficking for the Healthcare Provider:

• Define human trafficking
• Describe common forms and venues of human trafficking
• Describe the various stages of the human trafficking process
• Identify potential warning signs of human trafficking
• Discuss laws and penalties for human trafficking

2. HIV/AIDS

• Define HIV and AIDS
• Identify common modes of HIV transmission
• Identify populations at high risk for HIV infection
• Describe current methods of testing for HIV
• Identify ways to prevent the transmission of HIV

3. Should I Try Ketamine?

• Identify 3 possible sources of patient education from which the patient might learn of ketamine therapy.
• Provide an overview of the history of ketamine from development to current status.
• Discuss 2 potential benefits of ketamine therapy in the treatment of depressive disorder.
• Discuss 2 potential risks or discomforts of ketamine therapy in the treatment of depressive disorder.
• Describe the bioavailability levels of ketamine when administered intravenously, intramuscularly, intranasally, and orally.

4. The Trials and Tribulations of Tinnitus

• Describe what tinnitus is, and identify 2 types and 3 subtypes
• Identify demographic groups at particular risk of developing tinnitus
• Discuss causes or associated conditions and their impact on patient care
• Give examples of negative health consequences of tinnitus
• Explain elements of nursing assessment required by these patients and the types of interventions that may be helpful

5. An Introduction to Opioid Use Disorders

• Distinguish the difference between opiates and opioids
• Name examples of opioids, both natural and synthetic
• Identify signs of opioid abuse
• Identify signs of opioid overdose
• Discuss the initial treatment of an opioid overdose

6. Hypertension: A Review of the Silent Killer

• Describe what primary hypertension is
• Explain the difference between primary and secondary hypertension
• Identify four risk factors for developing hypertension
• Describe how hypertension may damage other organs
• Explain lifestyle changes that may be used to treat primary hypertension

7. Alzheimer’s Disease

• Identify early, middle, and late findings associated with dementia
• Discuss three causes of reversible dementia
• List three diagnostic tests that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia
• Describe three non-medical interventions to aid patients with dementia
• Discuss the risks and benefits of medications used to treat behavior disturbances in dementia

Full Objectives are listed at the beginning of each course.