Course

Alcohol Use Disorder: Long Term Effects and Complications

Contact Hours Awarded:

Start Course
Now

Course Overview

Alcohol Use Disorder: Long Term Effects and Complications

Author: Joanna Grayson
BSN, RN

For many individuals, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a social activity to be enjoyed with friends and family. However, people with alcohol use disorder drink to excess, which negatively impacts their home life, work and school, and health and personal safety. This course is designed to equip healthcare providers with knowledge of alcohol use disorder and its long-term complications.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Pathophysiology 
  3. Risk Factors 
  4. Signs and Symptoms 
  5. Prevention 
  6. Diagnostics and Treatment 
  7. Complications and Long-Term Effects 
  8. Patient Education 
  9. Resources  
  10. Case Study 
  11. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Alcohol Use Disorder: Long-Term Effects and Complications. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments for alcohol use disorder. 
  2. List the risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures for alcohol use disorder. 
  3. Explain the long-term effects and complications associated with alcohol use disorder.  
  4. List the resources available to individuals with alcohol use disorder.

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Start Course
Now

Course created on: September 25, 2024

Course Expires on: September 25, 2027

Course Offering: #302