Intermediate
IBD Nurse Specialist
A complete course on inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis) for the IBD nurse specialist: pathophysiology, diagnostic workup, severity scores, medical therapies, surgical options, surveillance, extraintestinal disease, patient education, and psychosocial support.
8
Lessons
12
Hours
15
CME
23
Questions
Learning Objectives
Differentiate Crohn disease (CD) from ulcerative colitis (UC) clinically and histologically.
Apply validated severity indices (Mayo, SCCAI, CDAI, HBI) at the bedside.
Counsel patients starting 5-ASA, steroids, thiopurines, methotrexate, biologics, or small molecules.
Monitor therapeutic drug levels and anti-drug antibodies.
Recognize and manage IBD flares, complications, and emergencies.
Support ostomy, pouch, and perioperative care.
Implement structured patient-education programs and adolescent transition.