Neonatal Gastrointestinal Assessment Fast Track
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Description
4.0 Contact Hours
This module includes the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system and digestion, normal and abnormal findings of the GI system in your daily assessment, and a very brief description of a number of diagnoses related to the GI system. It also includes a case scenario that puts into practice the learner’s understanding of the material.
This course has the goal of facilitating knowledge and confidence in the care of the newborn patient. Neonatal Gastrointestinal Fast Track is also used as a great orientation tool for nurses wishing to pursue a career in the field of Neonatology/Nursery.
TARGET audience
This module is designed as a review for nurses who are currently working in the Newborn/Neonatal Sector and is a condensed version of Neonatal Gastrointestinal Assessment.
Objectives
* Describe the basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal system
* Explain the physiology of digestion and the basic roles of the gastrointestinal organs
* Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings during a gastrointestinal assessment
* Differentiate between common pathologies and congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal system
* Integrate gastrointestinal assessment techniques and critical thinking ability by the use of case scenarios
Price
$44.00 for Single User access license.
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