DESCRIPTION
This is a comprehensive course on ostomy care and related disease processes. Learners will achieve the following objectives:
- Describe the procedure and resultant anatomy for major types of ostomy surgery
- Identify at least two professional certificates that specialize in ostomy care
- Identify pre and post-operative ostomy considerations
- Describe patient teaching and discharge planning components necessary to facilitate successful transition from the hospital.
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) in California. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Per California Department of Public Health regulations, a time/pause mechanism must be incorporated in this online program. Navigation within this course is restricted in that each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, California Certified Nursing Assistant, CA CNA, Ostomy Care and Related Disease Processes, Ostomy Surgery, Pre and Post-Operation