Course Code: REL-ACU-0-OSA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
Recognize risk factors and complications of obstructive sleep apnea.
Describe the diagnosis process and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Course Content
Introductory Scenarios
OSA Background
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Versus Central Sleep Apnea
Risk Factors
Where’s the Problem?
What Other Systems Are Affected by OSA?
Review
Summary
Section 3: A Life-Changing Disorder
Effects on Daily Life
Signs and Symptoms
A Complex Diagnosis
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatment Options
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Auto-Positive Airway Pressure
Oral Appliances
Surgical Treatments
Behavior Modification
Review
Summary
Section 5: Patient Education
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, RN, CEN
Rhoda Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She completed her BSN with top honors at Regis University. Rhoda earned her MSN in nursing education from Capella University and graduated summa cum laude. She also maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). Rhoda’s experience includes over 18 years in direct patient care as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. She has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department and most recently as clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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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.