Understanding Cystic Fibrosis
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Course Summary
This course is intended to provide certified nursing assistants (CNAs) with information about: the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis; the signs and symptoms of the disease; treatment options, and; the basic process of care for someone who has the disease.
Course Format
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Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- What Causes Cystic Fibrosis?
- Risk Factors: Who Gets Cystic Fibrosis?
- Signs, Symptoms and Complications of Cystic Fibrosis
- Treatment
- Caring for a Patient who has Cystic Fibrosis
Learning Objectives
- Identify the cause of cystic fibrosis.
- Identify the two organ systems affected by cystic fibrosis.
- Identify the most common cause of death from cystic fibrosis.
- Identify the goals for treatment of cystic fibrosis.
- Identify non-pharmacological options used to treat cystic fibrosis.