HEAD LICE AND NITS: IDENTIFYING

Course overview

Head lice are parasitic wingless insects that can be found in human hair and on the scalp, where they survive by feeding on the person¿s blood. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of identifying head lice and nits, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.