Class description
Healthcare workers and public health officials—particularly those in direct contact with patients extremely ill from a highly contagious agent such as the Ebola virus—must be well-prepared and thoroughly trained for the next outbreak of emerging infectious diseases. This CE course will provide attendees with an overall background on the biology and epidemiology of Ebola and other highly infectious agents, and present best practices for infection control procedures and work safety when treating such patients. At the culmination of a rigorous risk assessment protocol, certain high risk medical procedures—while wearing maximum personal protective equipment—in the ED and ICU will be discussed and practiced by participants to minimize health care worker exposure.
Accreditation
CME, CNE, & IACET are available for this activity. Click "details" above for full accreditation and disclosure information.
Intended Audience
Healthcare providers, infection control practitioners, occupational health professionals.