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 brings over a decade of experience in nursing, spanning all levels of patient acuity, and holds certification as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN). Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University. Further expanding her educational qualifications, Nicole obtained a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Currently, she is a lead SME writer at Relias, where she focuses on developing evidence-based, engaging educational content for healthcare professionals.
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.