Activity Number and Title
23HT00132 - A School Nurse's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease
Release Date
August 18, 2023
Expiration Date
5:00 PM Eastern, August 18, 2025
The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 30 minutes.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to gain knowledge on the etiology, symptoms, treatment of sickle cell disease, and management strategies in order to optimize safety and learning for affected students.
Activity Description
This module will present the causes, disease traits, inheritance, and symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD). In addition, common problems and complications of SCD including pain, stroke, priapism, acute chest syndrome, infection, bone disease, eye disease, and other health problems will be provided. Strategies and special accommodations that can be used in the school setting will also be presented.
Target Audience
This accredited continuing education activity is designed for professional school nurses in schools attended by a child with sickle cell disease (SCD), teachers, physical education teachers, administrators and guidance counselors, and other school staff or health care professionals who require an introduction to school-related considerations for students with SCD.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:
- Describe basic information related to the etiology and symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD)
- Identify common challenges for students with SCD and interventions utilized within the school setting
- Integrate strategies and accommodations in the school setting to promote a safe and positive learning environment for students with sickle cell disease
Faculty
- Ellen Bloom, MPH, CHES
- Kisha Hampton, MPH
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive continuing education credit, you must complete these steps prior to the activity expiration date.
- Read the Disclosure Information found in the To Dos section.
- Complete the learning activity.
- Complete the evaluation.
- Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better.
- Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save.
Accreditation Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 0.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
Financial Support
No commercial support was received for this activity.
Contact Information
System Requirements
- 2 gigabytes of RAM
- High-speed internet connection
- Internet browser (current version) Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Edge
- Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in the browser
