Preventing Aspiration in Vulnerable Populations
Tracking # 20-934429
Course overview
Swallowing is a complex process that can be disrupted by many conditions that increase the risk of aspiration. Dangerous complications that can be prevented include aspiration pneumonitis and aspiration pneumonia. Due to the prevalence of the population at risk for aspiration, all healthcare professionals must recognize risk factors, screen, and intervene to protect their patients.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioner
1h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
1h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
1h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
1h
General
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
1h
Category I CME
Physician and Surgeon Compact License
1h
Category I CME
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
1h
AMA Category I
Medical Doctor
1h
AMA Category I
Physician Assistant
1h
AMA Category I
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Registered Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
1h
AMA Category I
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
1h
AMA Category I
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
Professional nursing practice and special health care problems
Registered Nurse
1h
Professional nursing practice and special health care problems