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Training and Continuing Education Online (TCEO)

Hantavirus Disease: Information for Medical Providers (Web on Demand)

Course Summary

Course: WD4183R

CE Expiration: 02/01/2023, 11:59 PM (ET)

Available CE: CME, CNE

This web-recording is designed to increase knowledge and change competency of Hantavirus disease practices and strategies. Content is derived from actual clinicians.

Hantavirus disease is an uncommon illness in humans; however, cases have occurred in the majority of states across the country. Medical staff may not be familiar with the risk factors, clinical presentation, and methods for identifying hantavirus disease, but it is important for them to recognize cases in their communities and deliver the appropriate care. This training video provides an overview of hantavirus disease for clinicians and healthcare providers and describes the clinical presentation and epidemiology of hantavirus in the U.S. It also provides methods for diagnostic testing of hantavirus and treatment options.

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Target Audience

Physicians, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Certified Health Educators, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Epidemiologists, Laboratorians, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Other Health Educators, Physician Assistants

Prerequisites

General knowledge of infectious diseases

Continuing Education Accreditation Statements

Continuing Medical Education for Physicians (CME):

In support of improving patient care, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this Enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education for Nurses (CNE):

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 0.3 nursing contact hours.