The purpose of this course is to define prion diseases, to explain the effects on both animals and humans, including classic and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, as well as to outline the manner of infection, preventive measures, and the problems associated with controlling outbreaks.
Course Publication Date:
March 06, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | PD022019 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
- Define and explain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs).
- Explain the characteristics of a prion and how they cause disease.
- List and explain 4 ways in which people develop TSEs.
- List and discuss 5 different human TSEs
- Explain at least 4 differences between classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and the variant form.
- Discuss diagnostic procedures.
- Explain precautions necessary for healthcare workers.
- List and discuss 4 different TSEs found in animals.
- Explain how bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or mad cow disease) developed and transmitted to humans as vCJD.
- Discuss Chronic Wasting Disease and the threat it may pose to humans.
- Discuss issues related to travel, cosmetics, and food.
- Explain efforts the US has made to prevent the spread of prion diseases.