The purpose of this course is to provide a basic overview of influenza (flu) and to prepare Healthcare Professionals with information regarding the history, symptoms, clinical course, treatment, and preventive measures associated with “the flu.”
            
  
              
            Course Publication Date: 
December 11, 2018 
            
            This course is available with 
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active  
one year unlimited membership!
              
              
            
            
                
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										| Author: | Denise L. Gray RN, MAS, BSN, CCM |  
										| Course No: | INF121018 |  
										| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |  
										| 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 influenza.
- Identify the common symptoms that are associated with influenza.
- To understand the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic.
- To understand the significance of 20th century influenza pandemics.
- Discuss the different types of influenza vaccines.
- Discuss preventive measures and treatment for influenza.