Understanding the Coronavirus

Understanding the Coronavirus is organized by AchieveCE. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 2.0 Contact Hours.

Target Audience:
• Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Activity Overview:
Understand the threats posed by human coronaviruses, the clinical management of infected patients, and the steps that should be taken to limit the spread of coronavirus illnesses.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
• Define coronaviruses.
• Describe the types of coronaviruses that affect human populations.
• Describe the symptoms associated with human coronavirus infection.
• Identify techniques for preventing human coronavirus transmission.
• Describe methods for identifying and treating coronavirus infection.
• Provide an overview of the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, including its origins, symptoms, clinical management, infection control, and reporting requirements.