Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SJDT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall how septic arthritis is acquired and its typical presentation.
Identify the laboratory and radiological tests used to make a diagnosis of a septic joint.
Recognize the principles of septic joint treatment.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Introduction
Common Causes
Pathophysiology
Review
Section 3: Diagnosis
History of Presentation
Symptoms
Review
Section 4: Diagnosis
Laboratory Studies
Culture
Review
Section 5: Radiological Imaging
X-rays
Ultrasound
CT
MRI
Other Studies
Review
Section 6: Treatment
Treatment Considerations
Interprofessional Approach
Antibiotic Selection
Antibiotic Therapy
Joint Immobilization and Physical Therapy
Synovial Fluid Drainage
Infection Prevention
Review
Section 7: Complications and Prognosis
Complications of Septic Arthritis
Prognosis
Patient Education
Review
Section 8: Clinical Vignette
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, RN, CEN
Rhoda Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She completed her BSN with top honors at Regis University. Rhoda earned her MSN in nursing education from Capella University and graduated summa cum laude. She also maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). Rhoda’s experience includes over 18 years in direct patient care as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. She has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department and most recently as clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.