DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the most common infectious agents and their main characteristics: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of infection in older adults and some of the common infections.
- Describe how antibiotics work, appropriate usage, dosage, storage, and complications.
- Identify the challenges associated with infection control in assisted living and tips for infection prevention and precaution.
Continuing Education Credits
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20260718-1.50-A113725-DL. This course applies to the following professions:
- Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)
Course Details
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Antibiotics, Antibiotics and Infection Control in Older Adults, Infection Control, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, Older Adults, RCFE Administrators, Signs And Symptoms