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eBook details
- Title: Health Issues Distinctive to Women
- Author : NetCE
- Release Date : January 01, 2018
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,Medical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 313 KB
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with updated information related to issues surrounding women across the lifespan to facilitate thorough and appropriate care. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Consider factors that may influence access to and quality of health services for women, including economic, cultural, and demographic issues.
2. Review the historical and current context of the inclusion of women in health research.
3. Review gender-specific health theories and models.
4. Compare and contrast the presentation of sexually transmitted infections in men and women.
5. Explain communication skills that foster a non-judgmental attitude regarding sexual activity.
6. Identify issues related to gynecologic health, including the recommended Pap screening schedules.
7. Discuss the risk factors for cervical cancer and the holistic therapeutic plan of care for a woman with gynecologic cancer.
8. Define menarche, perimenopause, and menopause, and identify care issues that may arise in these life stages.
9. Discuss the risks, benefits, and contraindications for hormone replacement therapy.
10. Discuss various health promotion and pharmacologic options for women experiencing menopause.
11. Discuss recommendations regarding breast cancer screening.
12. Identify the various factors that should be considered when making treatment choices for women with breast cancer.
13. Compare and contrast gender differences in women and men with cardiovascular disease.
14. Explain the relationship between a balanced diet and exercise to maintain health across the lifespan.
15. List the risk factors and treatment and screening guidelines for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
16. Discuss osteoporosis risk factors and the risks, benefits, and side effects of the common medications used in the treatment of the disease.
17. Discuss common mental health issues in women's health, including depression and domestic violence.
18. Review culturally specific risk factors and health disparities for women of color.
19. Identify complementary therapies, including those that have been effective in various women's health issues, such as cancer, heart disease, and menopause.
20. Review health screening guidelines and immunization recommendations for women across the lifespan.
This 15-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
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