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 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to:
- California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Administrators
- California Nurses (CA BRN)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.