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.
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20250324-1.25-A100096-DL. This course applies to the following professions:
- Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.25 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Basic Anatomy, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Facilities, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, RCFE Administrators, Respiratory Infections, Respiratory Systems