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Snakebite Management and Treatment

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Course Overview

Snakebite Management and Treatment

Author: R.E. Hengsterman, MSN, RN 

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of snakebite envenomation. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized snakebite envenoming as a critical neglected tropical disease (NTD) and has initiated a roadmap aiming to halve the global burden by 2030.  

This course will delve into the classification of venomous snakes, the medical importance of various species, and the specific conditions caused by snake venom, which can lead to long-term physical and psychological impacts. 

The course highlights the development of antivenoms, the evidence-based first aid technique proven to hinder the spread of venom, and recent breakthroughs in antivenom research, such as the creation of an antibody capable of neutralizing the toxins in various snake venoms.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Mitigation of Risk 
  3. Case Study 
  4. Assessment 
  5. Pathophysiology 
  6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
  7. Management and Treatment 
  8. Venom and Research Findings 
  9. 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 Snakebite Management and Treatment. It will take the average learner 60 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. Summarize the epidemiology of snakebite envenomation. 
  2. Describe the history and development of antivenom. 
  3. Identify the signs and symptoms of snake envenomation. 

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: September 13, 2024

Course Expires on: September 13, 2027

Course Offering: #396

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