The Clinical Sequelae of Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PASC)

Contact Hour(s):  

1.5 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Jassin Jouria, MD

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Course Description: 

This course discusses the acute infection and focuses on the long term clinical sequelae and complications of the Covid-19 infection. 

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will understand the pathophysiology on the clinical sequelae of the Covid-19 virus. 

Objectives: 

After completing this continuing education course, the participants will be able to meet the following objectives: 

1. Outline an overview of Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PASC) with a focus on available medical knowledge.
2. Compare and Contrast acute-COVID and Long-COVID while identifying the symptomatology and any immunological switch between both conditions.
3. Relate the biological drivers of PASC while identifying the common symptoms and complications reported.
4. Outline clinical intervention plans, diagnostic guidelines, and care algorithms available for PASC.
5. Identify feasible plans to execute public education on PASC awareness, social care for Long-COVID patients, and interdisciplinary care approach for the medical team. 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.