Zika Virus Infection – 2 Hours

Description

The goal of this continuing education program is to inform and heighten awareness of healthcare providers about the emergence of the Zika virus both in the U.S. and internationally and to provide the most current information on Zika virus epidemiology, clinical presentation, screening/diagnosis, management, prevention and recommendations for pregnant women and testing of infants with possible congenital infection with Zika virus. 

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

• Describe the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, management, and prevention of Zika virus disease
• Discuss diagnostic testing for Zika virus infection and interpretation of test results
• Articulate the importance of early recognition and reporting of cases
• Recommendations for pregnant women with a travel history to Zika Virus affected areas
• Discuss the evaluation of infants with microcephaly and the relationship between Zika and microcephaly
• Guidelines for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus Infection.

Author: Alpesh Patel, MBBS, MPH, CERC, CPHA, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist

Contact Hours: 2 Hours  

Target Audience: All Healthcare Professionals

Cost: $10 / Participant 

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A passing score of 70% is required to complete the course. You will receive a printable (PDF) certificate via email.

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Approvals: Biologix Solutions LLC is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP15746), Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, District of Columbia, and West Virginia Board of Nursing through CEBroker (50-12950).

Nursing Continuing Education Courses Approved By Other Board of Nursing are accepted by / satisfy continuing education requirements in the following States (Please refer to State Board of Nursing Rules & Regulations for most current requirements and continuing education hours requirements for your profession): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. For specific information, please get in touch with your State Board of Nursing.