Venous Disease Course
by Society for Vascular Nursing
Contact Hours: 2.7Course Description: This course will provide the learner a comprehensive overview of the etiology of venous disease, venous anatomy, risk factors, venous hypertension, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and venous insufficiency, clinical presentation, diagnosis, medical, endovascular and surgical management. Course Objectives: Discuss venous anatomy
List the physiologic factors that influence venous return
Describe venous hypertension
Differentiate between varicose veins, superficial thrombophlebitis and chronic insufficiency and their treatment
Define deep vein thrombosis, describing incidence and symptoms
List the risk factors for venous thrombosis
Describe the medical and surgical treatment for venous disorders
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 80% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or Society for Vascular Nursing or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 302A Course Approved: January 2012 Course Expires: January 2014
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