DESCRIPTION
This is a comprehensive course on ostomy care and related disease processes.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- 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-operative and post-operative ostomy considerations.
- Describe teaching and discharge planning components necessary to facilitate successful transition from the hospital.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for:
- California RCFE Administrators
- California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (CA BRN)
Course Details
Learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. 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.
In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).
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Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Anatomy, California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, CA RCFE Administrator, California Nurses, California Board of Nursing, CA BON, Discharge Planning, Ostomy Care and Related Disease Processes, RCFE