CNA205 - CMA: Shingles (1.0 HR)
The participant will better understand herpes zoster and its treatment and prevention.
Purpose: The participant will better understand herpes zoster and its treatment and prevention.
Objectives:
- Participant will be able to describe herpes zoster or shingles;
- Participant will be able to discuss post-herpetic neuralgia and its treatment;
- Participant will be able to explain immunization protocol for herpes zoster (shingles);
- Participant will be able to discuss ways to prevent the transmission of herpes zoster in the healthcare setting.
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified medication assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.