Course Code: REL-RCC-ANAT-APPNS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Name the components of the peripheral nervous system.
Describe divisions of the peripheral nervous system.
Identify common conditions of the peripheral nervous system.
Recall common tests used to diagnose peripheral nervous system conditions.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Peripheral Nervous System Overview
Peripheral Nervous System
Structure of a Peripheral Nerve
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Cranial and Spinal Nerves
Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves
Nerve Plexuses
Areas Certain Spinal Nerves Innervate
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems Organization
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Common Diseases and Diagnostic Tests
Common Diseases and Diagnostic Tests
Common Diagnostic Tests
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Case Study
Case Study
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Cate King, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I, AHIMA-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer
Catrena "Cate" is the Curriculum Designer for Revenue Cycle and Coding at Relias. She holds a Juris Master with a concentration in Healthcare Regulations from Florida State University’s College of Law, and has over twenty years of revenue cycle management, coding, and compliance experience.
Subject Matter Expert: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.