Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Introduction to Tickborne Diseases and Disease Prevention
This is an all levels course offering CPH, CME, CNE, and MCHES — Free
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Expires

CEU

CPH
CME
CNE
MCHES

Cost

Free

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Time to Start

< 3 minutes

Length

1.25 hours

Overview

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This 4-part series will enable front-line clinicians to recognize, diagnose, and treat Lyme disease, an increasingly common tickborne illness. The free online curriculum will be a valuable resource for primary care clinicians, public health professionals, pharmacists, and health educators who encounter clients with Lyme disease.

What You'll Learn

  1. Explain Lyme disease transmission.
  2. Identify where Lyme disease is endemic in the United States.
  3. Describe the procedure when a patient presents after a tick bite.
  4. Identify when Lyme disease post-exposure prophylaxis is appropriate.
  5. Describe the recommended medication regimen for Lyme disease
    post-exposure prophylaxis.
  6. Explain how to counsel patients about tick bite prevention.
  7. Describe roles of inter-professional team members in the treatment and management of patients with Lyme diseas

Competency Terms

Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
Public Health Science Skills
Evidence-Based Public Health

Related Occupations

Laboratory Aide/Assistant
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Social Worker

Related Job Tasks

Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population

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