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CEU Course Description

According to information presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects approximately one in four adults in the United States. Therefore, healthcare professionals should possess insight into arthritis care to best serve patients in need. This course will review concepts central to arthritis care while providing insight into options that may be used to manage arthritis.

Author:  Marc R. Macera, PharmD

References / Contributions by:

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, August 21). Allergens and pollen. https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/allergen.htm
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, June 23). Five ways to manage arthritis. https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/management.htm#joints
3. National Institutes of Health. (2019, May). Massage therapy: What you need to know. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/massage-therapy-what-you-needto-know
4. Department of Health and Human Services. (2018). Physical activity guidelines for Americans. 2nd edition. https://health.gov/sites/default/files/201909/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf

CEU Course Objectives

1. Recall concepts central to arthritis care, such as risk factors and symptoms. 
2. Identify the different types of arthritis.
3. Discover non-pharmacological and pharmacological options that may be used to manage arthritis.

CE Outline with Main Points

1. Introduction
2. Section 1: Arthritis
3. Section 1: Summary
4. Section 1: Key Concepts
5. Section 1: Key Terms
6. Section 1: Personal Reflection Question
7. Section 2: Arthritis Management
8. Section 2: Summary
9. Section 2: Key Concepts
10. Section 2: Key Terms
11. Section 2: Personal Reflection Question
12. Section 3: Case Study
13. Section 3: Summary
14. Section 3: Key Concepts
15. Section 3: Key Terms
16. Section 3: Personal Reflection Question
17. Conclusion
18. References

Course Level: Introductory

ACE credit is not offered for this course. A list of courses offering ACE credit can be found here.

CAADE Approval

This course does not have CAADE approval for CEUs.

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Added On: 12/31/1969