Course
Pneumonia in Older Adults
Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Amanda Marten
MSN, FNP-C
Older Adults are at an increased risk for developing complications from pneumonia. They typically do not present with the same signs and symptoms, so identifying it at first may be a challenge for healthcare providers. So, what do nurses need to know? Why does pneumonia occur more frequently in older adults? How does it present itself? This course will provide answers to these questions and more.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Statistical Evidence/Epidemiology
- Etiology/Causes in Older Adults
- Types of Pneumonia
- Pathophysiology
- Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia
- Treatment
- Complications
- Considerations for Aspiration Pneumonia
- Patient and Family Education
- Conclusion
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 Pneumonia in Older Adults. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 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
- Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of pneumonia
- Summarize various nursing interventions when caring for patients with pneumonia
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)
- 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: December 14, 2026
Course Offering: #210