The Zika Virus
Zika is a mosquito-borne viral infection and is the most recent arbovirus. The virus poses a significant health threat worldwide. The virus is neurotropic and in the same class as the dengue and West Nile viruses. It has been identified as the cause of congenital Zika syndrome, which leads to microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities in the fetus. The virus can trigger Guillain-Barré syndrome and other neurological diseases in adults. This course will improve awareness of the Zika virus for healthcare professionals. The course will also review the treatment, prevention, and handling of the Zika virus.
Zika is a mosquito-borne viral infection and is the most recent arbovirus. The virus poses a significant health threat worldwide. The virus is neurotropic and in the same class as the dengue and West Nile viruses. It has been identified as the cause of congenital Zika syndrome, which leads to microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities in the fetus. The virus can trigger Guillain-Barré syndrome and other neurological diseases in adults. This course will improve awareness of the Zika virus for healthcare professionals. The course will also review the treatment, prevention, and handling of the Zika virus.
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 1.00 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: JA4008266-0000-23-006-H01-P
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 191547000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
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 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 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 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 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 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Medicine
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Michigan Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 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 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Medical Board
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
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 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize how the interprofessional team can collaborate to promote improved outcomes and prevent Zika virus infection.
Identify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for pregnant women and testing for the Zika virus.
Identify the signs and symptoms of Zika virus infection.
List the prevention measures for mosquito-borne illness.
Outline:
Testing Recommendations for Zika
Section 3: Prevention and Treatment of Zika
Preventing Sexual Transmission
Preventing Healthcare Transmission
Zika Concerns for Emergency Medical Service
Challenges of Caring for Those with Zika
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has over 36 years of clinical and nursing education. She completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governor's University. She has training from the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology through NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen has worked in long-term care, critical care, acute care, Occupational Health, and nursing education. She recently worked as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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.
