Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ABBLSC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the events that can lead to an infestation of human parasites.
Explain the mode of transmission for lice, scabies, and bed bugs.
Describe how lice, scabies, and bed bugs are diagnosed.
Recognize treatments for lice, scabies, and bed bugs.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Managing Bed Bugs
What are Bed Bugs?
Mode of Transmission
Recognizing Bed Bugs
Treatment
Reporting
Prevention
Evelyn
Summary
Section 3: Managing Lice
What are Lice?
Recognizing and Treating
Treating Head Lice
Body Lice
Pubic Lice
Reporting
Prevention
Jamison and Adam
Review
Summary
Section 4: Managing Scabies
What are Scabies?
Recognizing Scabies
Treatment
Reporting
Isaiah
Summary
Section 5: Protection from Parasites
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
Types of PPE
Precautions
Protection from Parasites
PPE for Bed Bugs
PPE for Lice
PPE for Scabies
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.