NUR104 - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (1.0 HR)

Purpose: Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a better understanding of the disease (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), the effects of the disease, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how children can be affected emotionally by this chronic disease. Objectives: 1. Describe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA); 2. Differentiate among the three types of JRA; 3. Discuss the diagnosis of JRA; 4. Explore treatment options for JRA; 5. Discuss emotional issues associated with JRA. Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.