Florida Board Approved-- Prevention of Medical Errors - #50-20641

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The goal of this continuing education course is to provide clinical laboratory personnel with information about the epidemiology of Legionnaires’ disease and the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management. Learner's Objectives include:

-Discuss the characteristics and epidemiology of Legionella

-Understand the risk factors for the disease

-Describe treatment options

-Discuss safe procedures for testing

-Discuss preferred testing methods for diagnosis

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Legionnaires' Disease

    • A brief history of Legionnaires’ Disease

    • The other Legionella-caused disease: Pontiac fever

    • Does Legionella exist in nature?

    • Causes, symptoms, and infection risks of Legionnaires’ Disease

    • Safe Procedures for Testing and Preferred Diagnostic Testing Methods

    • How do you prevent legionellosis at home?

    • Commercial Steps for Prevention

    • Quiz

    • References

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Barbara Sudasassi

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