Overview of Communicable Diseases in Children
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Course Details
Course Code: REL-HHS-0-OCDC
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 4/30/2021
Learning Objectives:
Identify common signs and symptoms of communicable diseases in children.
Discuss ways to interact with a child with a communicable disease.
State ways to prevent the spread of infection.
Identify common signs and symptoms of communicable diseases in children.
Discuss ways to interact with a child with a communicable disease.
State ways to prevent the spread of infection.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Identification of Communicable Diseases in Children A. Meet Julie B. What Is a Communicable Disease? C. Common Types of Communicable Diseases D. Signs and Symptoms to Recognize E. Review F. Summary Section 3: Management of Communicable Diseases A. How Are Diseases Spread? B. Interacting with a Sick Child C. Educational Considerations D. Review E. Summary Section 4: Prevention of Communicable Diseases A. Health Maintenance Plans B. Immunizations and Prevention Methods C. Environmental Cleanliness D. Review E. Summary Section 5: Conclusion A. Summary B. Congratulations
This course was written by Marissa Lemley Brown, MSN, RN, CPN. Marissa began her nursing career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2001 as a staff nurse working with the acute care pediatric population. When Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt was constructed as a freestanding facility in 2004, she transitioned to the Infant, Toddler, School Age Medicine and Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Over the course of 11 years, she has worked as a staff nurse, charge nurse, nurse educator, and clinical nursing instructor. Now as a member of the Nursing Education & Professional Development Team, Marissa works as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist for the Children’s Hospital. Beginning her family’s 4th generation of nurses, Marissa received her degree from Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. She furthered her education through The University of Phoenix where she received a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education. Disclosure: Marissa Brown, MSN, RN, CPN 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: entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
The target audience for this course is: entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.
Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support by calling (800) 381-2321 or emailing [email protected]
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support by calling (800) 381-2321 or emailing [email protected]
