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Fungal Pathogens, Nonpathogens, and Opportunists
Hours: 0.50
Course Code: REL-ACU-0-FPNOP
This course provides descriptions to aid the identification of common fungi, opportunistic fungi, and laboratory contaminants. It will also help mycologists recognize the molds linked to different types of mycoses, how they are transmitted, which fungi cause them, and common treatments. The goal of this course is to provide clinical laboratory professionals in the acute setting with an overview of fungal pathogens, nonpathogens, and opportunists.
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Course Description
This course provides descriptions to aid the identification of common fungi, opportunistic fungi, and laboratory contaminants. It will also help mycologists recognize the molds linked to different types of mycoses, how they are transmitted, which fungi cause them, and common treatments. The goal of this course is to provide clinical laboratory professionals in the acute setting with an overview of fungal pathogens, nonpathogens, and opportunists.
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Certificates provided by accrediting body (4 Match)
American Board of Clinical Chemistry
0.5 HOURS
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
0.5 HOURS
Relias LLC is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners- Clinical Laboratory Personnel
0.5 HOURS
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
0.5 HOURS
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Course Code: REL-ACU-0-FPNOP
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall the characteristics and diagnostic methods of pathogenic, opportunistic, and contaminant fungi.
Indicate common treatment options available for different types of fungal infections.
Recall the characteristics and diagnostic methods of pathogenic, opportunistic, and contaminant fungi.
Indicate common treatment options available for different types of fungal infections.
Outline:
Differentiating Fungi
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Most Common Aseptate Opportunists
Most Common Aseptate Opportunists
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Most Common Septate Opportunists
Most Common Septate Opportunists
Basic Mycoses
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
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Mrs. Reynolds earned her Master of Science in Biology from the University of Saint Joseph in 2009. She is certified in Emerging Diseases and is a certified instructor at Southwestern Community College, an Infection Preventionist at Haywood Regional Medical Center, and an online instructor for the MLS program at Lexington Medical Center, where she has taught Mycology and Parasitology since 2019. She writes as a clinical lab sciences and microbiology subject matter expert and reviews courses for Relias and has been involved in several projects for them. She has a passion for education and excellence in clinical lab science, and she designs curriculum and writes courses for the Biology and Health Sciences programs at SCC, where she currently teaches any of the following courses: Principles of Biology, General Biology 1 and 2, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology 1 and 2, and Laboratory Procedures.Writer: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center in 2007, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings. Her areas of nutrition specialty include oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine. Meredith has been a guest speaker for numerous cancer survivorship groups and presented telemedicine lectures for North Carolina community colleges. She founded and ran an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment at The University of North Carolina. She is currently a SME writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
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.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
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.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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.
Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
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