DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify some unique factors which may lead to the prevalence of respiratory infections in long term care facilities
- Describe the basic anatomy of the respiratory system
- Describe common diseases of the respiratory tract and predispose for respiratory infections
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of respiratory infections in long term care settings
- Recognize common types of respiratory infections in the long term care setting
- Identify consequences specific to respiratory infections to residents, healthcare workers, and society in general
- List some resources and tools to prevent the spread of respiratory infections in long term care facilities.
Course is approved for 4.5 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 4.5 CE/Contact Hours, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Long Term, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Facilities, Respiratory Infections, Respiratory System