Course Code: REL-ACU-0-GPIMD
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the three components common to all infectious diseases.
List four factors associated with the emergence or resurgence and transmission of disease.
Define the six components of the chain of infection.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course Â
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Infectious Microbes and Disease
Significance
Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, and Parasites
The Past and Present of Infectious Disease
Resurgence, Emergence, and Transmission
Aspects of Disease
Testing
Colonization vs. Infection
Antibiotic Resistance
Section 3: Chain of Infection
Six Components of the Chain of Infection and Strategies for Breaking the Chain
1. Causative Agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of Exit
4. Mode of Transmission
5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Examining Measles
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Barbara Barzoloski-O'Connor, MSN, RN, CIC, NHDP - BC, CPHQ
Barbara Barzoloski-O'Connor is the Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Northwest Hospital, Lifebridge Health in Randallstown, Maryland.
Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.