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Solving the Viral Mystery: COVID-19, Influenza, and Beyond

Tracking # 20-1280079

$15.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the completion of this activity, healthcare providers will be able to:

  1. Differentiate between COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) based on their epidemiology, transmission, and clinical presentation.
  2. Evaluate diagnostic tools and protocols for respiratory illnesses, including the use of multiplex assays and antigen testing, to improve diagnostic accuracy.
  3. Identify evidence-based treatment strategies and infection control measures specific to COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
  4. Select appropriate preventive measures for reducing respiratory illness spread in various clinical scenarios.
  5. Discuss pandemic preparedness and the role of interprofessional collaboration in managing respiratory outbreaks.

Course overview

Unlock the mystery of respiratory illnesses in Solving the Viral Mystery: COVID, Influenza, and Beyond. This unique course invites healthcare professionals to step into the role of a disease detective, analyzing key symptoms, diagnostic clues, and treatment pathways to distinguish between COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and other respiratory threats. Through case-based scenarios and real-world applications, participants will explore the latest in viral transmission, variant impact, diagnostic advancements, and infection control strategies. Perfect for those seeking to enhance their skills in respiratory disease management, this course equips you to solve complex clinical cases with confidence, improve patient outcomes, and prepare for emerging respiratory challenges.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

1.5h Respiratory therapy education

Alaska Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Arizona Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

1.5h Continuing Education in the Area of Athletic Training

Arizona Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

1.5h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Arkansas State Medical Board - Medical Doctors & Osteopathic Doctors

Medical Doctor

1.5h Category 1 Hours (Physician's Area of Primary Practice)

Osteopathic Doctor

1.5h Category 1 Hours (Physician's Area of Primary Practice)

Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1.5h General CE

Occupational Therapist Assistant

1.5h General CE

Arkansas State Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h General CME

Arkansas State Medical Board - Radiology Assistants

Radiology Assistant

1.5h General CME

Radiology Practitioner Assistant

1.5h General CME

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

1.5h Continuing Medical Education

California Board of Registered Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h General

Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h General

Nurse Midwife

1.5h General

Nurse Midwife Furnisher

1.5h General

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Nurse Practitioner Furnisher

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

California Board of Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1.5h General

Colorado Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Prescriptive Authority

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Delaware Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

1.5h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1.5h General

Dental Temporary Certificate

1.5h General

Dentist

1.5h General

Health Access Dentist

1.5h General

Florida Board of Medicine

Anesthesiologist Assistant

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited License

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

1.5h General

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1.5h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h General

Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopath Limited License

1.5h General

Osteopathic Area Critical Need

1.5h General

Osteopathic Physician

1.5h General

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

1.5h Direct delivery of respiratory care services

Registered Respiratory Therapist

1.5h Direct delivery of respiratory care services

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

1.5h Direct delivery of respiratory care services

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

1.5h Direct delivery of respiratory care services

Florida Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Physician Assistant Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1.5h Non-clinical/Non-scientific courses in the actual delivery of dental services

Dentist

1.5h General (Non-Clinically Related)

Volunteer Dentist

1.5h General (Non-Clinically Related)

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1.5h General

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h Physician Assistant General CME

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine

Institutional Physician

1.5h General CME

Physician

1.5h General CME

Telemedicine

1.5h General CME

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals

Respiratory Care Professional

1.5h CE Related to Respiratory Care

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1.5h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h General Continuing Education

Hawaii Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Idaho Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h General CE

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h General CE

Illinois Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Indiana State Board of Nursing

APRN - Compact Registered Nurse

1.5h General

APRN - Prescriptive Authority

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Iowa Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1.5h Class I CE

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h Class I CE

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Midwife

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1.5h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental hygiene services to patients)

Dentist

1.5h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

1.5h Category I CME

Physician and Surgeon Compact License

1.5h Category I CME

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

1.5h Continuing education not directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h Continuing education not directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners

Respiratory Care Practitioner

1.5h Continuing education relevant to the respiratory care practitioner

Maine State Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h Category I

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h Category I

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Category I

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Category I

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Category I

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Maryland Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

License Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Michigan Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

1.5h General

Michigan Board of Audiology

Audiologist

1.5h General

Audiologist Special Volunteer

1.5h General

Michigan Board of Medicine

Medical Doctor

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Medical Doctor Compact License

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1.5h General

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1.5h General

Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer

1.5h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer

1.5h General

Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

Osteopathic Physician

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Osteopathic Physician Compact License

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist

1.5h General CPD

Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd

1.5h General CPD

Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer

1.5h General CPD

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1.5h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education related to nursing

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Doctor of Osteopathy

1.5h AMA Category I

Medical Doctor

1.5h AMA Category I

Physician Assistant

1.5h AMA Category I

Missouri Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Montana Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Nebraska Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Interstate Medical License Compact

1.5h General (AMA Category 1)

Osteopathic Physician

1.5h General (AMA Category 1)

New Hampshire Advisory Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners

Respiratory Care Practitioner

1.5h Clinical application of respiratory care

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

1.5h Category 1 Hours

New Hampshire Board of Medicine - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h Category 1 Hours

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants

Licensed Nursing Assistant

1.5h General CE

New Hampshire Naturopathic Board of Examiners

Naturopathic Doctor

1.5h General

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Advance Practice Nurse - Non Resident

1.5h General CE

Advance Practice Nurse - Resident

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State

1.5h General CE

Registered Professional Nurse - Single State

1.5h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

New Mexico Medical Board

Doctor of Osteopathy

1.5h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Medical Doctor

1.5h Pain Management - AMA Category 1

New York State Board for Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Ohio Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board

Audiologist

1.5h Non-Clinically Related

Speech-Language Pathologist

1.5h Non-Clinically Related

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors

Medical Doctor

1.5h Category I CME

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h Category I CME

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care Practitioner

1.5h Related to Clinical Practice of Respiratory Care

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Oregon Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Rhode Island Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse Single State

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse Single State

1.5h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Doctor of Osteopathy

1.5h Infectious Disease

Medical Doctor

1.5h Infectious Disease

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h General CE

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General CE

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h General CE

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

1.5h AMA Category I

Doctor of Medicine Compact

1.5h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

1.5h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Compact

1.5h AMA Category I

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

1.5h AMA Category I CME

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1.5h Continuing education not directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1.5h Continuing education not directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination

Osteopathic Physician

1.5h AMA Category I CME

Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

1.5h General

Physician Assistant

1.5h Category I CME

Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

1.5h CE Related to the Clinical Practice of Respiratory Care or to Research Relating to the Cardiopulmonary System

Registered Respiratory Therapist

1.5h CE Related to the Clinical Practice of Respiratory Care or to Research Relating to the Cardiopulmonary System

Respiratory Care Assistant

1.5h CE Related to the Clinical Practice of Respiratory Care or to Research Relating to the Cardiopulmonary System

Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

1.5h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

1.5h Formal Category 1 or 1A Hours

Utah Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

Vermont Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Virginia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

1.5h General

Dentist

1.5h General

Virginia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1.5h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Washington State Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1.5h Clinical Management of Patients

Registered Nurse

1.5h Clinical Management of Patients

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

1.5h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General CE

Registered Nurse

1.5h General CE

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Physician

1.5h Category I CME

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1.5h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1.5h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1.5h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

1.5h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1.5h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1.5h General

Registered Nurse

1.5h General

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Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (partnersed.com) and Premiere Education. 

This activity provides the following contact/credit hours: 

  • 1.5 ANCC Contact Hours 
  • 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM 
  • 1.5 Interprofessional CE Credits


  • Criteria for awarding contact hours: The student must earn an 80% on the post-lesson quiz 
  • None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

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