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Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Course Overview

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Author: Edith Fomuso
RN, MSN, CCM, DPM

This course provides an exploration of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), with a primary focus on testosterone and estrogen replacement. From understanding the clinical criteria for prescribing to dissecting the mechanisms of action, routes of administration, and potential side effects, participants will gain a good understanding of hormone replacement therapy.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Testosterone Formulations 
  3. Estrogen Formulations 
  4. Clinical Criteria for Prescribing 
  5. Pharmacokinetics of Hormone Replacement Therapies 
  6. Pharmacodynamics of Hormone Replacement Therapies 
  7. Warnings Related to Hormone Replacement Therapies 
  8. Alternatives  
  9. Nursing Considerations 
  10. Upcoming Research 
  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 Hormone Replacement Therapy. It will take the average learner 180 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. Discuss the pharmacokinetics of testosterone and estrogen replacement therapies. 
  2. Describe appropriate hormone replacement medications based on patient characteristics, medical indications, and pharmacological profiles.  
  3. Recognize potential adverse reactions associated with hormone replacement therapies.

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.

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Course created on: February 23, 2024

Course Expires on: February 23, 2027

Course Offering: #356