Total Hip Arthroplasty

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction  
2. Definition 
   1. What Does a Hip Replacement Entail? 
   2. Anatomy of the Hip 
3. Signs and Symptoms  
4. Indications for a Total Hip Arthroplasty 
5. Pre-operative Evaluation 
   1. Consult with Orthopedics 
   2. Pre-surgical Evaluation 
   3. Diagnostic Tests 
6. Surgical Procedure 
   1. Description of Surgery 
7. Possible Complications 
   1. Blood clots 
   2. Infection 
   3. Total Hip Arthroplasty Dislocation 
   4. Other Possible Complications 
8. Recovery from THA 
   1. Follow Up and Activity level 
   2. Pain Management 
   3. Wound Care 
   4. Blood Clot Prevention 
9. Post-Operative Outcomes 
10. 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 Total Hip Arthroplasty. 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. Explain signs and symptoms that indicate the need for evaluation for a total hip arthroplasty. 
2. Identify two possible complications of a total hip arthroplasty. 
3. Identify three risk factors for post-operative infection following a total hip arthroplasty. 
4. Summarize two ways to manage pain associated with a total hip arthroplasty.  
5. Describe two ways to minimize the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis following a total hip arthroplasty.  

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

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