NOVEL CORONAVIRUS & INFLUENZA: AN UPDATE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tracking # 20-702913
$69.00
What you'll learn
- identify key aspects of the transmission, diagnosis, treatment, containment, and prevention of coronaviruses.
- describe the patterns of illness and treatment guidelines for 2020 seasonal influenza A & B.
- outline the principles of prevention, choices of personal protective equipment and hygiene measures necessary to control the current epidemic.
- list strategies to recognize and protect the most vulnerable, high-risk patients from coronaviruses and influenza.
Course overview
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND INFLUENZA: AN UPDATE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, a 4-hour continuing education course for healthcare professionals, concentrates on the practical aspects of the current world-wide emergency associated with the novel 2019 coronavirus. The course addresses the latest published and pre-print clinical aspects of the Wuhan coronavirus (aka SARS-2), its origins, clinical manifestations of the COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, differential diagnosis vs. influenza and other respiratory infections, current attempts at management with HIV, malaria and influenza-specific medications with the emphasis on evidence-based nursing care and long-term care. Identification of risk factors and vulnerable populations with the emphasis on inordinate rate of lethal pneumonia in the elderly as well as unusual features such as transmission from asymptomatic persons and the extended incubation period will be discussed. Special segment provides instruction on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PEP) and common mistakes in the selection, donning and doffing of PEP for nurses and other professionals who may become exposed to the novel viruses. Approaches to decontamination and large-scale isolation will be addressed.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Health Access Dentist
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Nursing Home Administrator
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Nutrition Counselor
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
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Learning Objectives
After complete this course the learner will be able to:
- Identify key aspects of the transmission, diagnosis, treatment, containment, and prevention of coronaviruses.
- Describe the patterns of illness and treatment guidelines for 2020 seasonal influenza A & B.
- Outline the principles of prevention, choices of personal protective equipment and hygiene measures necessary to control the current epidemic.
- List strategies to recognize and protect the most vulnerable, high-risk patients from coronaviruses and influenza.
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