This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO1619275
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Vision Loss A. How do our Eyes Work? B. Age-Related Vision Changes C. Age-Related Eye Disease D. Causes & Treatments E. Glaucoma F. Risk Factors, Diagnosis & Treatment G. Age-Related Macular Degeneration H. Causes & Risk Factors I. Treatments J. Vision Loss Related to Health Issues K. Amaurosis Fugax L. Stroke-Related Vision Loss M. Review N. Summary Section 3: Living with Vision Loss A. Loss Prevention B. What can be done to Help? C. Review D. Summary Section 7: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations F. Exam
Karen C. Schnaufer, BSN, RN, Content Writer, Relias Learning, has held positions as staff nurse, charge nurse, research nurse clinician, and clinical instructor with over 25 years of clinical practice in a broad range of specialties: med/surg, pediatrics, long term care, mental health, research, and IDD. Prior to becoming a Registered Nurse, Ms. Schnaufer successfully challenged the Practical Nursing Boards in NY. After working with the Breast Oncology Research group at Duke, Ms. Schnaufer switched her focus to the area of IDD and worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, who live in group homes. Among her various responsibilities in this area was to train direct support staff and clinicians in medical issues/medication administration, participate in state surveys, providing and implementing plans of correction, as well as, serving on various committees, such as Human Rights, to help improve the lives of the individuals supported. To this day, she continues to volunteer in this realm. A veteran of the U.S.A.F., Ms. Schnaufer is committed to creating relevant and intelligent continuing education courses for healthcare professionals throughout the continuum of care. Disclosure: Karen C. Schnaufer, BSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.