Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting

Respiratory Infections in the Long-Term Care Setting is organized by CareerSmart Learning.

This course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.

Description:
This course provides an advanced overview of Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify some unique factors which may lead to the prevalence of respiratory infections in long term care facilities
• Describe the basic anatomy of the respiratory system
• Describe common diseases of the respiratory tract and predispose for respiratory infections
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of respiratory infections in long term care settings
• Recognize common types of respiratory infections in the long term care setting
• Identify consequences specific to respiratory infections to residents, healthcare workers, and society in general
• List some resources and tools to prevent the spread of respiratory infections in long term care facilities.