Course Code: REL-ACU-0-LPCST
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Identify lead poisoning in patients of all ages and public health measures for prevention.
Recognize the common sources of lead exposure and the associated health effects across the lifespan.
Recall screening, diagnosis, treatment, and risk reduction strategies for lead poisoning.
Outline:
Section 1: Background
Introduction
Overview
Identification
Role of Public Health
Primary Prevention
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Lead Sources
Sources of Lead
Drinking Water
Environmental
Paint
Traditional Medications and Cosmetics
Imported Products
Occupations and Hobbies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Health Effects
Health Effects
Risk Factors
Clinical Presentation
Complications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Clinician and Health Educator Roles
Roles of the Educator and Clinician
Lead Screening and Prevention
Management and Follow-Up of Elevated Blood Lead Levels (BLLs)
Education and Follow-Up
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Mitigation and Risk Reduction
Mitigation and Risk Reduction
Lead Abatement and RRP
Paint
Soil
Work and Hobbies
Drinking Water
Imported Products
Nutrition
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, MA, RN, CEN
Mrs. Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She holds an MSN in Nursing Education and a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. She maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). With over 18 years of experience in direct patient care, she has worked as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. Mrs. Phillips has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department, and most recently as a clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Educators; Medical Assistants; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.