Pathophysiology: Infection

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-04

This lesson is a review of infectious diseases in humans and includes infections by viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms. It also covers host defense mechanisms, including fever, inflammation, and the immune system.

Course Description

This lesson is a review of infectious diseases in humans and includes infections by viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms. It also covers host defense mechanisms, including fever, inflammation, and the immune system.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Health Information Management Association

1.0 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 1.00 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

American Academy of Professional Coders

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-04

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2022

Learning Objectives:
Compare the basic characteristics of common microorganisms.
Recognize the normal defense mechanisms against microorganisms.
Identify the clinical manifestations of infection.
Select current and future ways to overcome the defenses of pathogenic microorganisms.

Expert Reviewer: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM

Disclosure: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer

Disclosure: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Martin Huecker, MD

Disclosure: Martin Huecker, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Expert Reviewer: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS

Disclosure: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Pathophysiology: Infection

This lesson is a review of infectious diseases in humans and includes infections by viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms. It also covers host defense mechanisms, including fever, inflammation, and the immune system.

$ 70.0 $70.00 $70.00

American Health Information Management Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

$ 70.0 $70.00

$70.00