Pathophysiology: Alterations of Digestive Function I

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-16

This lesson provides an overview of primary digestive disorders. It covers common gastrointestinal dysfunctions, such as anorexia, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain. It also discusses gastrointestinal motility disorders, gastritis, ulcers, common malabsorption syndromes, and inflammatory bowel conditions.

Course Description

This lesson provides an overview of primary digestive disorders. It covers common gastrointestinal dysfunctions, such as anorexia, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain. It also discusses gastrointestinal motility disorders, gastritis, ulcers, common malabsorption syndromes, and inflammatory bowel conditions.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Health Information Management Association

1.0 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 1.00 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

American Academy of Professional Coders

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-16

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2022

Learning Objectives:
Specify the common clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal dysfunction, such as bleeding.
Identify the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal motility disorders, including dysphagia, gastrointestinal reflux, and hiatal hernia.
Differentiate the risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, evaluation, and treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers.
Compare and contrast the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease.
Compare and contrast the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of diverticular disease and appendicitis.

Expert Reviewer: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM

Disclosure: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer

Disclosure: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Martin Huecker, MD

Disclosure: Martin Huecker, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS

Disclosure: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.

Pathophysiology: Alterations of Digestive Function I

$ 70.0 $70.00 $70.00

American Health Information Management Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

$ 70.0 $70.00

$70.00