Common Diseases of the Digestive System
This course presents the basics of the digestive system and common diseases that affect it. It teaches learners how to care for people with digestive system diseases, including providing ostomy care.
The goal of this course is to provide direct care staff with a basic understanding of the digestive system and common diseases that affect it.
This course presents the basics of the digestive system and common diseases that affect it. It teaches learners how to care for people with digestive system diseases, including providing ostomy care. The goal of this course is to provide direct care staff with a basic understanding of the digestive system and common diseases that affect it.
Arizona Board Of Nursing Care Institution Administrators And Assisted Living Facility Managers
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 2.0000 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168063.
California Department of Public Health (CNA)
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0206-37267
Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 2.0000 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Group Homes
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Group Homes.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2
Approval # 224-0245-37285
Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 2.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2
Approval # 224-0245-37278
Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs for Elderly Persons
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 2.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Continuing Education training courses.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-733-2
Approval # 224-0206-37288
Core of Knowledge: Physical & Psychosocial Needs
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 2.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.7500 contact hours.
Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 2.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: cecomments@nabweb.org
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.7500 contact hours.
Oregon Department of Human Services
This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 2.0000 contact hours.
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 2.0000 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administration
South Carolina Board of Long-Term Health Care Administration (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Department of Health
Learning activity approved by the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation as continuing education for Residential Homes for the Aged and Assisted Care Living Facility administrators. This activity is approved for 2.0000 contact hours.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health, Licensed and Certified Home Health, Personal Assistance Services, Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 2.0000 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 2.0000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2337781
Identify the major structures and functions of the digestive system.
Recall the pathophysiology of at least three common diseases of the digestive system.
Recognize at least four common tests used to diagnose digestive system diseases.
Match common symptoms and treatments with digestive system diseases.
Select best practices for providing ostomy care.
Describe the impact of alcohol, obesity, and HIV on the digestive system.
Outline:
Section 1: The Digestive System
Healthy Digestive System
The GI Tract and Biliary System
Digestion: How Does It Work?
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Digestive Conditions
George and Mary
GI Problems
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Heartburn
An Update on George
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Diagnostic Testing
Common Diagnostic Testing
Colonoscopy
Upper Endoscopy
Biopsy
Upper GI Series
Lower GI Series
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Ultrasound
Computed Tomography or CT Scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography or ERCP
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: The Upper GI Tract
Diseases and Disorders of the Upper GI
Xerostomia
Stomatitis
Esophageal Strictures
Dysphagia
GERD
Barrett's Esophagus
Quick Check
Peptic Ulcer
Gastroenteritis
Gastroparesis
Gallstones
George’s Diagnosis
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: The Lower GI Tract
Diseases and Disorders of the Lower GI
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Celiac Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Bowel Obstruction
Clostridioides Difficile
Quick Check
Diverticulitis
Pancreatitis
Appendicitis
Hemorrhoids
GI Bleeding
Fecal Incontinence
Quick Check
Lactose Intolerance
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Hernias
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Intestinal Ostomies
Ostomies
Ostomy Surgery
Ostomy Stool
Ostomy Care
Dumping Syndrome
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 7: Conditions That Can Affect the Digestive System
Digestive Issues
HIV
Obesity
Alcohol Use
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN
Sherry is an RN and subject matter expert (SME) with a broad clinical and professional background in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her work focuses on developing high-quality, evidence-based educational content that supports clinicians, improves patient outcomes, and promotes excellence in clinical practice. She leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and support scalable, high-impact learning solutions.Reviewer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.
Jennifer has more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, with areas of clinical expertise in critical care, emergency care, and home health. She received specialized training in OASIS and telehealth, which has strengthened her knowledge of home health assessment and virtual care delivery.
Jennifer brings a learner-centered approach to her work at Relias, guided by a philosophy inspired by Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing: “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” She is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
The target audience for this course is: Administration; All Staff; Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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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.
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