Course
Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue
Contact Hours Awarded: 3
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Course Overview
Author: Joanna Grayson
BSN, RN
Lyme disease can occur when humans are bitten by a tick that carries the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Symptoms typically resolve in two to four weeks after antibiotic therapy. Some patients can experience symptoms for longer than six months after infection, which is termed Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), with the most common symptoms being chronic fatigue, myalgia, and cognitive disturbance. This course will explore treatments and considerations for these patients.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Pathophysiology
- Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Prevention
- Diagnostics and Treatment
- Complications and Long-Term Effects
- Patient Education
- Research Findings
- Case Study
- Conclusion
- Final Reflection Questions
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe the pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments for Lyme disease.
- List the risk factors, symptoms, and preventative measures for Lyme disease.
- Explain the long-term effects and complications associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome.
- List the research findings associated with Lyme disease and Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: September 26, 2027
Course Offering: #315