Pathophysiology: Infection

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-04

This lesson is a review of infectious diseases in humans and includes infections by viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms. It also covers host defense mechanisms, including fever, inflammation, and the immune system.

Course Description

This lesson is a review of infectious diseases in humans and includes infections by viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms. It also covers host defense mechanisms, including fever, inflammation, and the immune system.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Health Information Management Association

1.0 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 1.0000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

American Academy of Professional Coders

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-PATH-B-04

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Compare the basic characteristics of common microorganisms.
Recognize the normal defense mechanisms against microorganisms.
Identify the clinical manifestations of infection.
Select current and future ways to overcome the defenses of pathogenic microorganisms.

Reviewer: G Everett Stephens, MD, FAAEM

Reviewer: Karen Krawzik, RHIT, CCS AHIMA Approved ICD-1-CM/PCS Trainer

Reviewer: Martin Huecker, MD

Reviewer: Carol Maimone, RHIT, CCS

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; 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.

Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.

Sign Up Already have an account? Sign In
First Name Last Name Email Address Password (min 7 characters: 1 upper, 1 lower, 1 number and 1 special character) Confirm Password By creating an Account, you indicate that you've read our Privacy Policy and agree to our Terms of Use. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.

Sign In New to Relias Academy? Sign Up Joining us from one of our sister companies? Reset Your Password
Email Address Please enter a valid email address. Password Forgot your password?

No Problem Just enter your email address below, and we'll send you a temporary password instantly. Login with this password and then change it to a password that's easy to remember.
Email

Pathophysiology: Infection

This lesson is a review of infectious diseases in humans and includes infections by viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms. It also covers host defense mechanisms, including fever, inflammation, and the immune system.

$ 70.0 $70.00 $70.00

American Health Information Management Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

$ 70.0 $70.00

$70.00