Course Code: REL-ACU-0-EVINP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Describe the clinical presentation, transmission, risk assessment, and long-term effects of Ebola virus disease.
Identify appropriate team-based treatment strategies for patients with Ebola virus disease and measures for prevention.
Outline:
Section 1: Ebola Virus Disease
About This Course
Learning Objectives
What Is Ebola?
The 2014 to 2016 Outbreak
The Role of Healthcare Professionals
The Truth About Transmission
The Effects of EVD on the Body
Clinical Presentation
Diagnostic Testing
Early Recognition
Risk Assessment
Clinical Clues and Differential Considerations
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Treatment and Prevention
Steps to Prevention
Infection Control and Prevention
Key Prevention Strategies
High-Risk Procedures and Environmental Controls
Treatment Strategies
Key Advances in EVD Treatment
Survivor Care and Long-Term Impact
It Takes a Village: A Team-Based Approach
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Meet Lysend
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Writer: Eric Hutto, DNP
Eric is a graduate of the University of South Florida School of Nursing and has experience in various clinical settings, including critical care and obstetrics. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgetown University, where he was recognized as a Pellegrino Student Scholar for his research in clinical bioethics. Eric also completed a fellowship at Duquesne University, which focused on applying genomics in nursing practice. His experiences drive his commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations, particularly Black Americans, through advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; Laboratory Personnel; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.