Course Code: REL-ACU-0-IOSC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Apply knowledge and skills of how to manage spinal cord injury in the prehospital and acute care setting.
Recall the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and vertebral column.
Identify the mechanisms of injury and the signs and symptoms of spinal cord damage.
Outline:
Section 1: Spinal Cord Anatomy
Overview of Injuries to the Spinal Cord
Signs and Symptoms of SCI
Overview of Mechanism of Injury
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Emergency Care
Prehospital Care
Emergency Department (ED)
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Acute Management for SCI
Diagnosis
Treatment
Complications
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
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Subject Matter Expert: Sarah Hunter, RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; 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.