Introduction to Triage

The course will describe the triage process and defend the need for an unbiased approach to triage. Course expires 10/31/2025.

Description

To establish priorities and effectively manage patient flow, all patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) require triage. Triage includes a focused assessment, with the goal of recognizing the patient’s immediate needs. To ensure objective decision-making in triage, the nurse must approach the patient without bias to ensure the patient receives proper prioritization and treatment.

Authors:
Danielle McCallum, BSN, RN, CEN – Author
Erin Calamari, BSN, RN – Contributor
Mark Goldstein, MSN, RN – Contributor
Dawn Gray, MSN, RN, CEN

Disclosure: The planners and presenters of this course have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Learners will be awarded 0.75 CNE contact hours upon a complete review of the course and submitting an evaluation. Course expires 10/31/2025.

The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Unit #P0232.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand
	Access expires on 10/31/2025


Cost:	Member: $18.00 Non-Member: $22.50


Credit Offered:	0.75 Contact Hour Credit