Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections - Canada

Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-PRUTIC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify three factors that increase the risk of developing a UTI.
Describe four actions that can help prevent UTIs.
Explain how UTIs are recognized and treated.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections Defined

Prevention

Urinary Catheters

Signs and Symptoms

Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN

Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field.  She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.