PCOA-RN 1: Medicare Annual Wellness Visits and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Older Adults
Price
Course CE Credits
1.0 Nursing Continuing Education Contact Hour
Course Target Audience
- Registered Nurses
Course Description
Health care professionals will be able to identify the purpose and components of the Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, and an annual health care physical.
Overview
After completing this course, health care professionals will be able to identify the purpose and components of the Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, and an annual health care physical. The course also describes health promotion and disease prevention strategies, and includes recommended immunizations for older adults.
Course Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose of the "Welcome to Medicare Preventive" Visit, Annual Wellness Visits, and annual physical examination
- Identify the components of the “Welcome to Medicare Preventive” Visit and Annual Wellness Visits
- Identify immunizations recommended for older adults
- Describe health promotion strategies to keep older adults healthy and prevent disease