Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PULME
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Analyze key findings of patients experiencing pulmonary embolism.
Discuss the etiology and diagnostics associated with this condition.
Review short- and long-term management of pulmonary embolism and considerations for patient care.
Outline:
Section 1: Patient Presentation
Spot the Pulmonary Embolism
Etiology and Risk Factors
Clinical Presentation
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Diagnostics
Work-Up
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Management
PE Management
Anticoagulation
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Case Study
Meet Nate
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN, CPAN
Nicole Strickland is a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) writer at Relias and a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) with over a decade of experience in nursing and education, specializing in neurology and post-anesthesia care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University. Her passion for instructional design led her to earn a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her role, Nicole integrates her clinical and educational expertise to develop evidence-based, engaging content for healthcare professionals, focusing on translating complex medical information into practical, accessible learning materials.
Reviewer: Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C
Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C has over 20 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Asthma Educator. She is also a medical writer and editor who has developed, reviewed, and edited numerous continuing education courses, blogs, newsletters, study guides, and test questions for national-level board examinations, policies and procedures for nurses and respiratory therapists, and educational materials for healthcare professionals and patients. She served a term on the National Asthma Educator Certification Board and holds a BS in Respiratory Care from National-Louis University.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.