COVID-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals from Coursera

Covid-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals Approval Statement: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Covid-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals was created for anyone who wants a certificate in Contact Tracing and especially for RN's who would like to obtain 10 CEU credits from The Texas Nurses Association. *CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT PROVIDED FOR TEXAS NURSES IF YOU SELECT THE OPTION TO OBTAIN A COURSERA CERTIFICATE FOR $49* Disclosures to Participants Requirements for Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education activity, the participant must: Complete a pretest Complete 4 educational modules Obtain a score of 80% or greater on the post test in each module. Participants may take the post tests multiple times until the 80% or greater is achieved. Complete the Participant Evaluation Form. Once successful completion has been verified, a “Certificate of Successful Completion” will be awarded for 10 contact hours. End Date: July 1, 2022 All CE requests must be completed by this date. Email the completed certificate to [email protected] if you do not receive your email for CE's The effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected certain population groups. This course provides an overview of the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 and presents contact tracing as a tool to mitigate the spread of the disease for nurses in Texas. Contact tracers are critically needed to help state and local health departments, particularly in large and diverse states such as Texas. Acknowledgments: The course instructors would like to thank Aishwarya Juttu and Gabriela Acosta for their help in the launch of this course.

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Focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities, providing relevant skills for healthcare professionals serving these communities

Meets the specific CEU requirements for RNs in Texas, offering 10 CEU credits from the Texas Nurses Association

Grounded in scientific understanding, providing up-to-date information on contact tracing in the context of COVID-19

Taught by experienced nursing professionals, Lechauncy Woodard, Bettina Beech, and Tracy McManaman-Bridges, who bring expertise in contact tracing and nursing

Provides hands-on practical training through educational modules and requires a passing score on post-tests for successful completion

Offers a flexible learning experience with multiple attempts allowed on post-tests until the required score is achieved

Reviews summary

Solid course for texas nurses

This course on COVID-19 contact tracing is highly recommended for registered nurses (RNs) in Texas who want to obtain 10 CEU credits. It provides a comprehensive overview of the pandemic's impact and the role of contact tracing in mitigating its spread. The course content is well-organized, informative, and up-to-date, with additional resources available for further learning. Although some reviewers mentioned outdated information and unavailable videos, these issues are minor and do not detract from the overall value of the course.

Course content is current and relevant.

"This course was very informative and very relevant."

Earn 10 CEU credits as an RN in Texas.

"CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT PROVIDED FOR TEXAS NURSES IF YOU SELECT THE OPTION TO OBTAIN A COURSERA CERTIFICATE FOR $49*"

"Contact tracers are critically needed to help state and local health departments, particularly in large and diverse states such as Texas."

Content is well-structured and easy to follow.

"The course was very well organized so totally recomended to other students."

Provides a comprehensive overview of COVID-19 and contact tracing.

"This course provides an overview of the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 and presents contact tracing as a tool to mitigate the spread of the disease for nurses in Texas."

A small amount of outdated information & unavailable videos

"The referred reading should be updated."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in COVID-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals with these activities:

Practice Active Listening Skills

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Active listening is crucial for effective contact tracing. Refreshing your skills will enhance your communication with contacts.

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Identify resources for practicing active listening.
Review the materials.
Practice active listening in conversations.

Interview Practice with Mock Contacts

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Mock interviews provide a safe space to practice and refine your interviewing skills.

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Find a partner willing to participate.
Take turns playing the role of the contact tracer and the contact.
Provide feedback to each other.

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Career center

Learners who complete COVID-19 Contact Tracing For Nursing Professionals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Contact Tracer

Contact tracers are in a unique role that provides valuable assistance during disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19. The practice of identifying, assessing, and managing people who have been exposed to a disease like COVID-19 can be greatly aided by a deep understanding of the coronavirus. By providing detailed information about COVID-19 obtained during this course, you can help to contribute to public health initiatives aimed at preventing the spread of the disease.

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Infection Control Nurse

Infection control nurses collaborate with healthcare practitioners to ensure patient safety, as well as provide guidance on infection prevention and control measures, including those related to COVID-19. The concepts you learn in this course will help you better assist in developing and implementing infection prevention and control programs in healthcare facilities.

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School Nurse

School nurses play a vital role in promoting the health of students. Your understanding of COVID-19 and its transmission will help you to more effectively educate students about the disease and develop strategies to prevent its spread. This course will be valuable to you in the course of your work.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners provide a wide range of healthcare services, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing preventive care. As a nurse practitioner, understanding COVID-19 is important for patient care. The knowlege gained through this course will aid you in making sound decisions about patient care and treatment.

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Public Health Nurse

In the role of public health nurse, you will play a vital role in promoting health and preventing disease in communities. Understanding COVID-19 and its transmission can help you to more effectively educate the public about the disease and develop strategies to prevent its spread. This course will be valuable to you in the course of your work.

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Epidemiologist

Based on your training and experience with disease and how it spreads, the knowledge gained from this course will help you to understand how infectious diseases spread. In this role, you may contribute to the development of plans to prevent and control the spread of disease.

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Registered Nurse

An understanding of COVID-19 and how it spreads can also be helpful for registered nurses who work in other settings, such as schools, clinics, or long-term care facilities.

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Case Manager

Working daily to support patients with infectious diseases such as COVID-19, registered nurses typically work with infectious disease physicians to manage care for patients with COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The nursing knowledge you will gain from this course may be particularly useful on a daily basis and can help to make you more efficient at your job.

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Community Health Nurse

In interaction with patients from all backgrounds, community health nurses provide services and education for individuals, families, and entire communities. As part of your job, you may work with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement strategies to prevent the spread of disease, including developing contact tracing policies and procedures. The coursework will help your understanding of the disease and can assist you in collaborating with others to prevent the spread of disease.

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Physician Assistant

As a physician assistant, you will work with physicians to provide medical care to patients, including those with COVID-19. The knowledge and understanding of the virus you acquire from this program will be important in providing patient care and making decisions about treatment.

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Health Educator

People in the role of health educator are responsible for educating the public about COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Your knowledge gained in this course can help you to communicate complex information about COVID-19 in a way that is easy for the public to understand. The experience you gain may also help you to be more effective at developing and implementing health education programs on important health issues.

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Pharmacist

Pharmacists dispense medications and provide information about their use. The knowledge gained from this course will be valuable in providing information to patients about the COVID-19 vaccines and other medications used to treat the disease.

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Research Scientist

Research scientists who study infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, may find the information in this course to be of use, as it will provide a foundation in the subject matter.

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Medical Assistant

Many medical assistants are responsible for tasks such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, and administering injections. Your knowledge of COVID-19 and its transmission can be useful in interacting with and caring for patients with the illness. This course may be particularly helpful early in your career.

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Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational health nurses play important roles such as developing and implementing workplace health and safety programs, providing health education to employees, and responding to workplace emergencies. The knowledge you gain on COVID-19 in this course can provide you with an extra layer of preparation and education.

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