DESCRIPTION
This course offers an overview of the bioethical issues impacting healthcare professionals regarding the use of stem cells. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define stem cells and explain their use in medicine.
- Identify the bioethical concerns about stem cells.
- Describe the current ethical guidelines given by the American Nurses Association and state and federal governments.
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Advanced Practice RN (APRN): This course includes 2.0 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category B
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehab Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours – Ethics Credits for Nurses, CCM, and CRC. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Clinical Oncology, Continuing Education Recognition Points, CERPS, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Ethics, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare, LPN, LVN, NASW, Nurses, RN, Stem Cell Bioethics