Staff Member #1
Dr.Vineeta Shobha, Professor
This course developed by the Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, St John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, India to empower nurses with essential knowledge on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) from focusing on how to diagnose the condition, differentiate it from other forms of arthritis, initiate appropriate treatment, and identify red flags while troubleshooting in patient care. This targeted learning module equips nurses with concise, evidence-based content to strengthen their clinical practice as well as their teaching, research, and administrative roles in patient management.
Complete both the pre-test and post-test to assess learning progress. To qualify for certification, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the post-test for each module. Complete the course within one month from the date of enrollment.
Dr.Vineeta Shobha, Professor
Dr.Ramya J, Professor and Head
This course is not a substitute for formal Rheumatology training and should not be used as a sole guide for managing Rheumatoid Arthritis patients without supervision from a trained Rheumatologist.