Guidelines for Screenings and Immunizations in Adult Preventive Care
This course discusses preventive health measures for adult patients and reviews common diagnoses and prevention strategies to potentially lower the occurrence of chronic illnesses in the adult population. This course will also provide healthcare professionals with guidance on how to counsel individuals on behaviors that support overall wellness and improve quality of life.
This course discusses preventive health measures for adult patients and reviews common diagnoses and prevention strategies to potentially lower the occurrence of chronic illnesses in the adult population. This course will also provide healthcare professionals with guidance on how to counsel individuals on behaviors that support overall wellness and improve quality of life.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
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.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
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.
Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-24-040-H06-P
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
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.
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Target Audience Designation: [Custom_Code2]
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-24-040-H06-T
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 1.25 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.2000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.0000 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.25 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Michigan Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.25 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Medical Board
Physicians will receive 1.25 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.25 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.25 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Explain the importance of preventive healthcare and how it impacts a person's overall wellness.
Recall the specific types of routine and symptom-based screenings and their recommended schedules for adults.
Identify the primary recommended immunizations for adults and their recommended schedules.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Preventive Healthcare
Meet John
Importance of Preventive Healthcare
Review
Summary
Section 3: Cancer Prevention and Screening
Cancer Prevention
Colorectal
Bladder
Breast
Lung
Oral Cavity and Pharynx
Ovarian
Pancreatic
Prostate
Skin
Review
Summary
Section 4: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Introduction
Chlamydia
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis
Syphilis
Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Review
Summary
Section 5: Overall Health
Cardiovascular Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Obesity
Type 2 Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Review
Summary
Section 6: Immunizations
Immunizations
Shingles
Pertussis
Influenza
COVID-19
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Community Health Settings.
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.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
