Infection Control & Emerging Pathogen- MRSA, C. diff, COVID-19, and Antimicrobial Stewardship
$16 USD
Hours: 4
Modules: 6
Credits: 4
Strengthen your infection control practice with this 4-hour CEU. Learn to prevent HAIs, manage MRSA and C. diff, apply COVID-19 and emerging pathogen protocols, and support antimicrobial stewardship—all while staying compliant with California safety and reporting laws.
ADD TO CARTIn this online course you will learn
This 4-hour continuing education course provides nurses and allied health professionals with the knowledge and tools to prevent and manage healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and emerging pathogens. Participants will review core infection prevention principles, evidence-based practices for MRSA and Clostridioides difficile, and updated CDC/WHO guidelines for COVID-19 and novel pathogens such as Candida auris and Mpox. The course emphasizes antimicrobial stewardship strategies, nursing responsibilities in optimizing antibiotic use, and compliance with California laws including HAI reporting (SB 739), Cal/OSHA infection control standards, and mandated stewardship programs (SB 1311). Case studies illustrate real-world challenges, from outbreak prevention to legal and ethical considerations, preparing learners to safeguard both patients and communities.
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