Pathogen Transmission

Learning Objectives

Diarrheal Illness

At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the role the environment plays in the pathogen transmission.
  • List the five moments to perform hand hygiene.
  • Discuss how symptom-based precautions can prevent the spread of infections.
  • Discuss Contact Isolation and when it should be employed.
  • Discuss ways healthcare professionals can transmit pathogens.

Respiratory Viral Illness

At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the modes of transmission and the period of infectivity for common respiratory viruses, including influenza.
  • Identify appropriate transmission-based precautions for common respiratory viruses and accurately apply the use of personal protective equipment for a given scenario.
  • Recognize that annual influenza vaccination is recommended strategy for prevention of seasonal influenza and discuss common myths associated with influenza vaccination.

Airborne Infection

At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

  • Identify pathogens that require airborne isolation precautions.
  • Describe the rationale and the components of airborne isolation, specifically the airborne infection isolation room and airborne respiratory protection.
  • Discuss the particular strategies recommended to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and varicella-zoster virus in healthcare settings.
Course summary
Course opens: 
06/01/2022
Course expires: 
03/31/2023
Cost:
$0.00

Diarrheal Illness

Original Author:

Matthew Linam, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
No relevant financial disclosures

Respiratory Viral Illness 

Original Author:

Kerri Thom, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
No relevant financial disclosures

Revising Author:

Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc
Associate Professor
MetroHealth Medical Center
No relevant financial disclosures

Revising Author:

Emily Martin, PhD
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology
University of Michigan School of Public Health
No relevant financial disclosures

Airborne Infection

Original Author:

Jonathan Crews, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Baylor College of Medicine
No relevant financial disclosures

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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