Clinical Detective: Neurological

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1h
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The Ausmed Education Learning Centre is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation

Provider Number PO342.

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CPD1h of CPD
First Published
Updated07 April 2022
Expires 29 April 2025
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia

Course Overview

This highly interactive Ausmed Course takes you through a real-life case study where you, the Clinical Detective, must investigate why certain diagnostic tests, observations, and procedures are undertaken.

As you move through the case study, you’ll be able to confirm or eliminate potential clinical problems. You will be asked a series of questions throughout the course to assist you with your findings.

Topics
  • What are red flags in your assessment findings?
  • Why are certain diagnostic tests ordered?
  • Which diagnoses can be ruled out?
  • How are clinical conditions treated?
  • What does this mean for the patient?
Need

We use critical thinking skills and professional judgment on a daily basis in our practice. It is important that we continue to revise and strengthen these skills to ensure that we are able to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and changes to conditions in a timely manner.

Purpose

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to enhance your critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills by working through a case study in order to identify and act on a common clinical condition.

Learning Outcomes
  • Promptly identify signs and symptoms of a condition that are evident from a patient’s presentation and their history.
  • Undertake a comprehensive assessment relative to the patient’s presentation and concerns and implement timely action based on the interpretation of the data obtained.
  • Use knowledge of diagnostic tests for the specific condition to further confirm the presenting condition and how these will influence treatment required for the patient.
  • Provide an outline of the expected outcomes for the patient with the condition related to the potential treatment and nursing management.
Target Audience

Registered nurses, registered midwives and other healthcare professionals working in primary health, community and acute settings.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Educator

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Genevieve Brideson View profile
Dr Genevieve Brideson (PhD) is a doctor of nursing in South Australia. She has worked in nursing for over 30 years, including experience working in aviation nursing. Genevieve is currently working as a freelance consultant in various nursing roles, including as a member of the South Australian Health Practitioners Tribunal.
Details
CPD time1h
First Published
Updated07 April 2022
Expires
29 April 2025
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia
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