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Autoimmune Disease

A Leading Cause of Death Among Women

by Connie C. Chettle, RN, MS, MPH, COHN-S and Nancy Schoofs, RN, PhD and Maureen Habel, RN, MA and Guy H. Haskell, REMT-P, PhD, JD,

11-GANN-F3-0024

(4.2 / 25 reviews)

Price: $5.00 USD

Objectives:

The purpose of this program is to inform EMS providers about the principal autoimmune diseases, including their causes, treatment and medical care issues. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

Discuss at least four causes of autoimmune diseases.
List two reasons for female predominance in autoimmune diseases.
Describe general treatments for autoimmune diseases.

Accreditation Information

This course is designed for EMTs and Paramedics.

Gannett Education is accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS).

CEH Number and Category: 1.0 Advanced

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12 comments on this course

April W - , · Apr 30, 2012

As a woman EMT who has autoimmune disorders, this course was very helpful for me as I could easily distinguish between such similar diseases and symptoms, but with all the symptoms of the most common autoimmune diseases listed collectively, it really helped me understand the diagnosis and the symptoms. Thank you! Job well done!