About Hepatitis
Hours: 1.50
Because viral hepatitis is such a prevalent and serious disease, it is vital that you understand how it affects the liver including the symptoms, complications, and treatment. This course will start out with a review of liver disease and viral hepatitis and will then discuss the risk factors, modes of transmission, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures for hepatitis A, B, and C.
Because viral hepatitis is such a prevalent and serious disease, it is vital that you understand how it affects the liver including the symptoms, complications, and treatment. This course will start out with a review of liver disease and viral hepatitis and will then discuss the risk factors, modes of transmission, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention measures for hepatitis A, B, and C.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 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.
Nurses will receive 1.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 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 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health (LHH), Licensed and Certified Home Health (L&CHH), Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.5000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administration
South Carolina Board of Long-Term Health Care Administration (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Describe normal liver function.
List four common symptoms of viral hepatitis.
List three risk factors for viral hepatitis A, B, and C.
Describe two methods for diagnosis of viral hepatitis A, B, and C.
Discuss three prevention and treatment methods available for viral hepatitis A, B, and C.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Liver
Liver Function
Liver Health
Liver Disease
The Medical History
The Physical Exam
Laboratory Testing
Imaging Procedures
Liver Biopsy
Review
Summary
Section 3: Hepatitis
Prevalence
Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis
Signs/Symptoms
Complications
Cirrhosis
Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis
Supportive Care
The Role of the Healthcare Professional
Review
Summary
Section 4: Understanding Hepatitis A
What Is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A Diagnosis
Who Is at Risk
Preventing Transmission
Review
Summary
Section 5: Understanding Hepatitis B
What Is Hepatitis B?
Acute Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis B
Transmission of Hepatitis B
Laboratory Testing
Treatment for Hepatitis B
Prevention for Hepatitis B
Post-Exposure Management
Review
Summary
Section 6: Understanding Hepatitis C
What Is Hepatitis C?
Transmission of Hepatitis C
Populations at Risk
Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
Laboratory Testing
Treatment for Hepatitis C
Response to Treatment
Prevention of Hepatitis C
HBV, HCV, and HIV Co-Infection
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; 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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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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