Women’s Health: Uterine Fibroids

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. The Basics 
   1. Definition 
   2. Causes 
   3. Risk Factors 
   4. Signs and Symptoms  
3. Epidemiology 
   1. National and Global Findings 
4. Pathophysiology 
   1. How Uterine Fibroids Grow  
   2. Complications 
5. Diagnosis and Management 
   1. Medications 
   2. Treatment for Bleeding 
   3. Lifestyle Considerations 
   4. Surgeries and Procedures 
6. The Nurse’s Role 
   1. Providing Quality Uterine Fibroid Care 
   2. Teaching Patients About Uterine Fibroids 
7. Research Findings 
8. Case Studies 
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 Women’s Health: Uterine Fibroids. 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 signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids.
2. List complications that can occur if uterine fibroids are left untreated.
3. Discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for uterine fibroid management.

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

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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