Ticks - Big Problems from Small Bites

This continuing education activity is free to National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) members and non-members. 

Diagnosing tick-borne diseases (TBDs), whether known or emerging, can be confounding and complex. Timely and correct diagnosis can be essential, since some TBDs can be quickly fatal or have lasting sequelae if left untreated. This presentation will cover symptoms, CDC guidance for treatment, as well as appropriate communication with parents and colleagues. It will also include the vectors, geography of tick-borne diseases, risk, and bite avoidance strategies.

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn 70% or higher on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours of which 0.25 is pharmacology content.

Statement of Support

This activity was supported by The DEET Education Program (DEP).

Keynote: tick, tick-borne diseases, infectious diseases, vectors

Target Audience

This activity is intended for pediatric-focused advanced practice providers (NPs and clinical nurse specialists).

Learning Objectives

  • Review where ticks are that bite humans
  • Identify which ticks carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans…and how likely they are to be infected
  • Review tick behaviors and seasonality 
  • Recognize Tick-borne Disease symptoms
  • List where to find treatment guidance
  • Include key prevention messages in communications with patients, parents, colleagues
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
06/14/2024
Course expires: 
06/30/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Faculty

Glen Needham, PHD
Professor Emeritus
Ohio State University

Libby Carver, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE
Duke Employee Occupational Health & Wellness Clinic
 

 

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn 70% or higher on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours of which 0.25 is pharmacology content.

Statement of Evidence-based Content
Educational activities that assist advanced practice registered nurses in carrying out their professional responsibilities more effectively and efficiently are consistent with the NAPNAP definition of continuing education (CE). NAPNAP accredited programs have been reviewed to ensure that all content and any recommendations, treatments, and manners of practicing health care are current, scientifically based, valid, and relevant to the advanced practice of nursing. NAPNAP is responsible for validating the content of the CE activities they provide. Specifically, all recommendations addressing the health care of patients must be based on evidence that is scientifically sound and recognized as such within the profession. NAPNAP is not liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through a NAPNAP accredited activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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