Monkeypox

This course for the interdisciplinary health care team (RN, MD, APP) provides a review of the epidemiology, transmission, clinical presentation, testing and treatment considerations for the monkeypox virus. In addition, the course reviews infection control measures that can be taken in a healthcare setting to prevent transmission.

Estimated time for completion: 1 hour

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Physicians,

Learner Outcomes

As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to monkeypox in order to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients.

Learning Objectives

  • Review epidemiology, transmission, current incidence, clinical presentation, testing and treatment considerations for monkeypox
  • Discuss implications and care considerations for monkeypox in children
  • Describe up to date infection control measures that can be taken in a healthcare setting to prevent transmission
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/27/2022
Course expires: 
03/31/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
3
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States

Faculty Presenters:

Samuel R. Dominguez, MD, PhD
Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Sarah J. Janelle, MPH, CIC
Infection Preventionist
Department of Epidemiology
Children’s Hospital Colorado

 

Peer Reviewer:

Kevin Messacar, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Sections of Hospital Medicine and Infectious Disease
Children’s Hospital Colorado

 

 

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of this course.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

You will need access to the internet, speakers or a headset to participate in this course.