Ebola Virus: An Interprofessional Perspective

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.