DESCRIPTION
Course objectives include:
- Identify high risk occupations for hernia injury and workers compensation claims
- Describe the anatomy and risks associated with the most common types of hernias
- Describe diagnostic procedures and indications for their use
- Describe each treatment modality and associated procedures, risks, and benefits
- Discuss general post-operative care and indications for return to work.
Course is approved for 2.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following professionals:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
- CA Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters
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: 2.5 CE/Contact Hours, Abdomen and Groin, All States, Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology, California Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters, CA WC, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Clinical Case Management, Clinical Gastroenterology, Clinical Musculoskeletal, Hernia, LPN, LVN, NASW, Nurses, Occupational Health Concepts and Care, RN, Social Worker, Workers’ Compensation