NUR180 - Sleep Apnea Disorder (1.0 HR)
The health care professional will enhance his or her understanding of the sleep apnea disorder.
Purpose: The health care professional will enhance his or her understanding of the sleep apnea disorder.
Objectives:
- Describe sleep apnea;
- Explain the anatomy of the upper airway and how its structures may contribute to sleep apnea;
- List and discuss the two major types of sleep apnea, including causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.