Kerr Health & DesignRx present

The Complementary CE Accredited

DesignRx Training Program

To obtain a registration code please contact a Kerr Health representative at 1-866-443-1904

Module I – Physiology of the Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy
(1.0 contact hrs)

Learning Objectives:

Describe normal physiologic changes in the reproductive system that occur throughout a woman’s lifetime.
List the phases of the female menstrual cycle.
Describe the hormonal changes that occur during each phase of the menstrual cycle.
Explain the role of the major female reproductive hormones: estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and human chorionic gonadotropin.
Outline the major events and hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy.

Module II – Common and Frequent Causes of Infertility in Women and Men
(1.5 contact hrs)

Learning Objectives:

Define infertility and associated risk factors
Describe the common causes of infertility among women
Describe the common causes of infertility among men
Identify lifestyle issues that may contribute to infertility

Module III – Testing for Infertility in Women and Men
(1.5 contact hrs)

Learning Objectives:

Describe the purpose of infertility testing and when it should be done
Explain the processes involved in infertility testing and why specific tests are done
Interpret the findings of infertility testing
Describe factors that may affect the results of a fertility test

Module IV –Therapeutic Options for Infertility
(2.0 contact hrs)

Learning Objectives:

List the factors that can influence infertility treatment success.
Describe the therapeutic rationale for the most common infertility treatment options.
Explain each infertility treatment option, including required medications, procedure(s), safety concerns, and success rates.
Outline the medications used to manage infertility, including mechanism of action, common dosing, administration, efficacy, and safety concerns

Target Audience – Fertility Nurses

CE Credits Awarded – Up to 6.0 Contact Hours

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Nurses: Nursing credit is provided for this program through collaboration between ProCE, Inc. and Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., a provider of continuing education accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Release date 01-24-11, expiration date 01-24-14. These activities are approved for up to a total of 6.0 contact hours. The program is provided at no cost to participants. Statements of credit will be issued online at (www.kerrhealth.com) upon successful completion of the program evaluation and a 70% or greater score on the post-test. Credit will be awarded at the completion of each module.

Disclosure: It is the policy of ProCE, Inc. to require the disclosure of the existence of any significant financial interest or any other relationship a faculty member or a sponsor has with the manufacturer of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational activity. Drs. Ipema and Stachnik report having no financial and/or commercial relationships.

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Please note: The information and views presented in this CE activity are those of the faculty. Portions of this program may include the use of drugs and/or devices for unlabeled indications. Use of drugs and/or devices outside of labeling should be considered experimental. Participants are advised to consult and verify manufacturer product information, the professional literature and use his/her professional judgment in applying the presented information in patient care activities.

Funding: This program is supported by an educational grant from DesignRx, LLC.