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The 2019–2020 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

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The purpose of this course is to provide physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals an overview of the emerging human coronavirus outbreak, including background epidemiology, clinical features, mode of transmission, epidemic potential, and the clinical and public health measures recommended to limit the spread of infection and control the outbreak. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Differentiate between the common, ubiquitous strains of human coronavirus and novel strains with respect to epidemiology, modes of transmission, spectrum of illness, and public health implications.
2. Characterize the clinical and public health experience gained from the two prior novel human coronavirus epidemics, SARS and MERS, and how that informs our understanding and response to the current outbreak.
3. Provide current health and travel advice to persons returning from or needing to travel to China.
4. Access and implement guideline recommendations for clinical assessment, diagnostic testing, appropriate isolation precautions, and monitoring of a patient with exposure to or illness from the 2019 novel coronavirus.

This 2-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Kindle Edition

The 2019–2020 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

4.5/5 ( ratings)

The purpose of this course is to provide physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals an overview of the emerging human coronavirus outbreak, including background epidemiology, clinical features, mode of transmission, epidemic potential, and the clinical and public health measures recommended to limit the spread of infection and control the outbreak. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Differentiate between the common, ubiquitous strains of human coronavirus and novel strains with respect to epidemiology, modes of transmission, spectrum of illness, and public health implications.
2. Characterize the clinical and public health experience gained from the two prior novel human coronavirus epidemics, SARS and MERS, and how that informs our understanding and response to the current outbreak.
3. Provide current health and travel advice to persons returning from or needing to travel to China.
4. Access and implement guideline recommendations for clinical assessment, diagnostic testing, appropriate isolation precautions, and monitoring of a patient with exposure to or illness from the 2019 novel coronavirus.

This 2-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Kindle Edition

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