Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
1 Contact Hour
Author:
Heather Rhodes (APRN-BC)
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy;
Course Description:
Malaria is a significant and deadly global health problem affecting millions yearly. It is a deadly disease that can be prevented; therefore, it is essential to understand malaria transmission. This course discusses epidemiology, symptomatology, and treatment of malaria.
Outcomes:
≥92% of participants will know how malaria is transmitted and understand ways to prevent the transmission of malaria.
Objectives:
After completing this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe malaria.
- Outline the epidemiology of malaria.
- Identify ways to prevent malaria.
- Determine the symptomatology of malaria.
- Summarize the treatment options for malaria
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.