Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CTAUTOID
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the pathophysiology of the adaptive versus the innate immune system and potential causes of autoimmune diseases.
Identify various autoimmune diseases, complications related to autoimmune diseases, and various treatment approaches.
Outline:
Section 1: Foundations of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disease
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Understanding the Immune System
Innate Immune System (Non-specific, Immediate Response)
Adaptive Immune System (Specific, Memory-Based Response)
Pathophysiology of Autoimmune Disease
Pathophysiology of Systemic Autoinflammatory Disease (SAIDs)
Key Risk Factors for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases
Gender and Hormonal Influence on Autoimmunity
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Rheumatic Autoimmune and Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases (SAIDs)
Rheumatic Autoimmune and SAIDs
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome (pSS)
SAIDs
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Autoimmune Diseases Across Specialties
Overview
Endocrinology: Autoimmune Thyroid and Metabolic Disorders
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT)
Graves’ Disease (GD)
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Neurology: Nervous System Autoimmune Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Fibromyalgia (FM)
Gastroenterology: Autoimmune Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Crohn’s Disease (CD)
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Dermatology: Skin and Joint Autoimmune Disorders
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Rheumatic Autoimmune & SAID Treatment Classes
Overview
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Steroids
Conventional Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (cDMARDs)
Other DMARDs: Immunosuppressive Agents
Antimalarial Drugs
Biologic Therapies
Immunoglobulin Replacement
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Healthcare Roles, Education, & Management
Overview
The Healthcare System: Barriers and Challenges
Nurses and Health Educators: Advocates on the Front Line
The CANDLE Collaborative: A Nursing Model for Complex Care
Occupational Therapists (OTs): Supporting Function and Adaptation
Dietitians and Nutritionists: Reducing Inflammation Through Food
All Professionals: Promoting Self-Management and Health Literacy
Collaborative, Compassionate, Informed Care
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Reviewer: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Educators; Nursing Personnel; Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.