COVID-19: Beyond the Acute Illness
Hours: 0.50
Coronavirus disease, also called COVID-19, is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It impacts people in unique ways. Some people have no signs or symptoms of active disease while others need care in a hospital. Severe cases of COVID-19 require breathing support with ventilators. Most people recover quickly with no lasting effects from the virus. Others, however, have residual symptoms for weeks and months after diagnosis. This group of individuals is growing and creating unique challenges for the healthcare professionals caring for them. This course discusses the long-term effects and problems associated with COVID-19. It also discusses risk factors related to lingering COVID-19 symptoms.
Coronavirus disease, also called COVID-19, is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It impacts people in unique ways. Some people have no signs or symptoms of active disease while others need care in a hospital. Severe cases of COVID-19 require breathing support with ventilators. Most people recover quickly with no lasting effects from the virus. Others, however, have residual symptoms for weeks and months after diagnosis. This group of individuals is growing and creating unique challenges for the healthcare professionals caring for them. This course discusses the long-term effects and problems associated with COVID-19. It also discusses risk factors related to lingering COVID-19 symptoms.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify the lasting symptoms that lead to post-acute COVID-19.
Describe the long-term effects and complications of COVID-19.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Post-Acute COVID-19
Lasting Symptoms
Post-Acute COVID-19
Frequency
Current Findings
Review
Summary
Section 3: Long-Term Effects
A “Long Hauler’s” Story
Enduring Symptoms
Organ Systems Affected
Persistent Impairments
Managing Lasting Symptoms
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Ed has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and his areas of expertise are emergency and critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health and safety, and home care. Ed served in several senior nursing leadership roles to include: Emergency Services Director, Physician Practices Director and Administrative Director of Nursing at the executive level. Ed is certified in LEAN Healthcare efficiency fundamentals and tactics which he has successfully deployed over the years in multiple settings resulting in cost savings, improved quality, and patient safety. He earned his Diploma in Nursing from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Staten Island, New York in 1990 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 2006. Ed is retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years. Disclosure: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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