DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner 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.
Continuing Education Credits
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.25 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20270327-1.25-A119424-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: 1.25 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