Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AHEP
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe normal liver function.
List four common symptoms of viral hepatitis.
List three risk factors for viral hepatitis A, B, and C.
Describe two methods for diagnosis of viral hepatitis A, B, and C.
Discuss three prevention and treatment methods available for viral hepatitis A, B, and C.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Liver
Liver Function
Liver Health
Liver Disease
The Medical History
The Physical Exam
Laboratory Testing
Imaging Procedures
Liver Biopsy
Review
Summary
Section 3: Hepatitis
Prevalence
Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis
Signs/Symptoms
Complications
Cirrhosis
Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis
Supportive Care
The Role of the Healthcare Professional
Review
Summary
Section 4: Understanding Hepatitis A
What Is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A Diagnosis
Who Is at Risk
Preventing Transmission
Review
Summary
Section 5: Understanding Hepatitis B
What Is Hepatitis B?
Acute Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis B
Transmission of Hepatitis B
Laboratory Testing
Treatment for Hepatitis B
Prevention for Hepatitis B
Post-Exposure Management
Review
Summary
Section 6: Understanding Hepatitis C
What Is Hepatitis C?
Transmission of Hepatitis C
Populations at Risk
Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
Laboratory Testing
Treatment for Hepatitis C
Response to Treatment
Prevention of Hepatitis C
HBV, HCV, and HIV Co-Infection
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.