Course
Differential Diagnosis of Pneumonia
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Amanda Marten
MSN, FNP-C
This comprehensive course on differential diagnosis for pneumonia is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their diagnostic skills. Participants will learn to distinguish between various causes of pneumonia, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, as well as non-infectious etiologies. Learners will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to accurately diagnose pneumonia and differentiate it from other respiratory conditions, ensuring effective patient management and treatment.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Statistical Evidence
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology and Classification
- Advanced Health Assessment
- History and Physical
- Differential Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Test
- Diagnostic Reasoning and Critical Thinking
- Pharmacological Treatment
- Monitoring and Follow-Up
- Conclusion
- Post Test
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Differential Diagnosis of Pneumonia. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of pneumonia
- Differentiate between the different types of pneumonia
- Summarize history and physical examination findings relevant to pneumonia
- Identify differential diagnoses of pneumonia
- Summarize treatment options for the different types of pneumonia
- Discuss follow-up and monitoring strategies for pneumonia patients
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: July 05, 2027
Course Offering: #482