Course Code: REL-ACU-0-HTCV
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall key points in the historical timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic, from its origination to the latest development of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Review the historical and current efforts to decrease transmission of COVID-19, including COVID-19 vaccines.
Determine the classifications of COVID-19 disease severity and management of the discussed COVID-19 conditions.
Identify patients who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 disease and the pharmacological treatment based on the severity of COVID-19 disease.
Outline:
Section 1: COVID-19: Looking Back and Moving Forward
The Virus
Transmission
Origins of COVID-19
Outbreak in China
The Diamond Princess Outbreak
COVID Appears in Europe
The Seattle Nursing Home Outbreak
History of COVID-19 Testing
The Impact of COVID-19
Tracking COVID-19 in the U.S.
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Clinical Presentation and Management of COVID-19
Symptoms
Determining Severity
High-Risk Patients
Select COVID-19 Conditions
COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers
COVID-19 in Children
COVID-19 Treatment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.