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NUR111 - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (2.0 HR)
Purpose: Upon completion of this course the participant will understand Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and associated symptoms, causes and treatments. Objectives: Discuss the clinical course of ALS. 1. Describe persons affected with ALS; 2. List and discuss the symptoms and causes of ALS; 3. Explain how ALS is treated; 4. Discuss nursing care of the ALS patient; 5. Discuss hospice care of the ALS patient and family; 6. Explore ALS research being conducted.