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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

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Course Overview

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

Author: Charmaine Robinson
MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, PHN, CMSRN

This course is a basic overview of Multiple Sclerosis. Learners will explore how it occurs, the symptoms it causes, how it is diagnosed, and the long-term impact it can have. Specifically, the impact it can have on quality of life.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction (Learning Activity): “Who’s Ready for a Game of Football?”
  2. Definition
  3. Global and National Findings
  4. Etiology/ Pathophysiology
  5. Types
  6. Clinical Manifestations
  7. Complications
  8. Prognosis
  9. Impact on Quality of Life
  10. Nursing Assessment
  11. Nursing Management
  12. Treatment
  13. New Research
  14. Patient Resources
  15. 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 Understanding Multiple Sclerosis. 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. Identify the types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
  2. Understand the impact MS has on daily living for patients affected by this disease.
  3. Describe the clinical manifestations and complications of MS.
  4. Discuss the treatment options for MS.

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 26, 2024

Course Expires on: September 26, 2027

Course Offering: #316