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COVID-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals

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Course Summary

This course is designed for nursing professionals to learn about COVID-19 contact tracing. The course covers the basics of contact tracing, including how to identify and interview close contacts of patients with COVID-19, and how to protect oneself while conducting contact tracing.

Key Learning Points

Learn the basics of COVID-19 contact tracing
Understand how to identify and interview close contacts of patients with COVID-19
Discover how to protect oneself while conducting contact tracing

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of COVID-19 contact tracing
Identify and interview close contacts of patients with COVID-19
Protect oneself while conducting contact tracing

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of nursing principles
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

Covid-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals

Approval Statement: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Covid-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals was created for anyone who wants a certificate in Contact Tracing and especially for RN's who would like to obtain 10 CEU credits from The Texas Nurses Association. *CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT PROVIDED FOR TEXAS NURSES IF YOU SELECT THE OPTION TO OBTAIN A COURSERA CERTIFICATE FOR $49* Disclosures to Participants Requirements for Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education activity, the participant must: Complete a pretest Complete 4 educational modules Obtain a score of 80% or greater on the post test in each module. Participants may take the post tests multiple times until the 80% or greater is achieved. Complete the Participant Evaluation Form. Once successful completion has been verified, a “Certificate of Successful Completion” will be awarded for 10 contact hours. End Date: July 1, 2022 All CE requests must be completed by this date. Email the completed certificate to UHCON-CE@uh.edu if you do not receive your email for CE's The effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected certain population groups. This course provides an overview of the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 and presents contact tracing as a tool to mitigate the spread of the disease for nurses in Texas. Contact tracers are critically needed to help state and local health departments, particularly in large and diverse states such as Texas. Acknowledgments: The course instructors would like to thank Aishwarya Juttu and Gabriela Acosta for their help in the launch of this course.

Knowledge

Identify the signs, symptoms, modes of transmission and epidemiology of COVID-19
Characterize underlying risk factors experienced by vulnerable groups that predisposes to COVID-19 and available resources for high risk communities
Describe the purpose of contact tracing, the context in which it is conducted, and identify challenges and effective communication strategies

Outline

Overview of COVID-19
Overview of COVID-19
COVID-19 Definition and Tracking
The Next Outbreak
Epidemiology of COVID-19
Symptoms of COVID-19
Testing Resources
Power of Face Masks and Social Distancing
COVID-19 Treatments
Effects on Health Insurance Industry
Economic Considerations of Vaccine Development
Trends in Health Insurance
References and Additional Resources
Course Pre-Test
Overview of COVID-19 Knowledge Check

Public Health in the Era of COVID-19
Public Health in the COVID-19 Era
The US Public Health System
Monitor Health to Identify and Solve Community Health Problems
Diagnose and Investigate Health Problems and Hazards in the Community
Inform, Educate, and Empower People About Health Issues
Mobilize Community Partnerships to Identify and Solve Health Problems
Develop Policies and Plans That Support Individual and Community Health Efforts
Enforce Laws and Regulations That Protect Health and Ensure Safety
Link People to Needed Personal Health Services and Assure the Provision of Health Care When Otherwise Unavailable
Assure a Competent Public and Personal Healthcare Workforce
Evaluate Effectiveness, Accessibility, and Quality of Personal and Population-Based Health Services
Research for New Insights and Innovative Solutions to Health Problems
Handling Difficult Calls
Public Health in COVID-19 Era Knowledge Check

Contact Tracing 101
Contact Tracing 101
Defining Contact Tracing
Contact Tracing Work
Avoiding COVID-19 Fraud
Isolation vs. Quarantine
Contact Tracing During Reopening
Handling Difficult Calls
Additional Resources for Contact Tracing
Contact Tracing 101 Knowledge Check

Ethical Issues and Special Populations
Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19
Contact Tracing Review
Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19
Impacts on Communities of Color
COVID-19 in African American Communities
COVID-19 in Latinx Populations
COVID-19 In Native Americans
Additional Factors to Consider
COVID-19 in Homeless Populations
COVID-19 and Older Adults
Additional Resources
Ethical Considerations and Special Populations Knowledge Check

Summary of User Reviews

This course on COVID-19 contact tracing for nursing professionals has received positive reviews for its comprehensive content and practical approach. Many users appreciated the real-world examples and case studies provided throughout the course.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive content covering all aspects of contact tracing
Real-world examples and case studies provided
Practical approach to applying contact tracing in nursing profession

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic
Not all nursing professions may find the content relevant
Lack of interactive elements in the course
No certification or accreditation provided upon completion

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