COVID-19 : Update for Healthcare Professionals – 3 Hours

Description

This course provides an overview of the most up-to-date science available regarding epidemiology, virology, transmission, and prevention. It also provides the latest information on the SARS-CoV-2 variants, how the variants evolve and evade the immune system, clinical manifestations, disease severity, and evidence-based treatment approaches for patients with COVID-19, as well as a summary of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Discuss the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and risk factors, signs, and symptoms.
• Define how COVID-19 is transmitted.
• Discuss the prevention methods currently recommended and proven effective and who is at the highest risk of contracting COVID or struggling to recover from the virus.
• Describe the current diagnostic process for COVID-19, including an update on real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing, point-of-care (POC), and antibody testing.
• Understand the cytokine storm associated with severe COVID‑19 disease presentation.
• Develop a clear picture of how this pandemic affects pediatric patients, including a brief overview of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
• Discuss the most effective treatment options developed in the treatment of COVID-19.
• Summarize the current knowledge regarding treatments and vaccines.

Contact Hours : 3 Hours 

Course Fee: $10 / Participant 

Author: Desiree Reinken, RN, BSN, MSN, NP-C

Target Audience: Nursing Healthcare Professionals 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required to complete the course. After completion, a printable certificate will be sent by email in PDF format.

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