Course Code: REL-ACU-0-NPTRPC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify and tailor patient education strategies to enhance understanding of post-transplant care requirements, including medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and early detection of complications.
Recall key immunosuppressive therapy options and management strategies to prevent organ rejection while minimizing side effects and complications.
Recognize critical medical and psychological considerations in post-transplant care, including immune suppression management, infection prevention, and patient lifestyle adjustments.
Outline:
Section 1: Post-Transplant Care
Introduction to Post-Transplant Care
Early Post-Transplant Complications
Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
Infection Screening
Mental Health
Section 2: Immunosuppressive Therapy and Nutrition
Immunosuppressants
Nutrition and Dietary Management
Section 3: Long-Term Care and Screening
Long Term Considerations
Section 4: Conclusion
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Subject Matter Expert: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.