Anthrax Vaccine
| Course Code: 7SENNF-PRV-09-vacanth Course Price: Free Purchase CE certificate: US$5 CE: 1.70 Hours. Post Test Score Required for Successful Completion: 80% |
Course Overview:
This course describes the clinical features of anthrax, the vaccine, dosage, and administration details when applicable; and lists the recommended indications for vaccine administration. The course discusses valid precautions and contraindications, and patient education and resources related to anthrax immunization, including the VIS.
Course Objectives:
After completion of this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the bacteria that cause anthrax disease (Bacillus anthracis), including spread and forms of anthrax disease.
- Discuss postexposure prophylaxis following anthrax exposure.
- Describe anthrax vaccine, including its type, how it is made, and effectiveness.
- Determine who routinely should be given anthrax vaccine and why they need the vaccine.
- Screen patients for contraindications, precautions and situations in which a credentialed healthcare provider should be consulted before anthrax vaccine is given.
- Use the anthrax Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and/or Armed Forces informational material for client teaching before giving the vaccine.
- Correctly administer the usual recommended dose of anthrax vaccine via the correct route and injection site and using the correct schedule.
- Identify possible adverse reactions to anthrax vaccine and provide appropriate treatment.
Target Audience:
The intended audience for this training is: physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, pharmacists, medical assistants, and other paraprofessionals who either give immunizations or set immunization policy for their offices, clinics, communicable disease, or infection control programs; private and public providers, including programs that prepare pediatricians, family practice specialists, residents, and medical and nursing students.
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It has been assigned code 7SENNF-PRV-09.
This course is updated annually. Expiration date: 5/1/11
The faculty and planners of this course have no vested interests to disclose.
The course has received no commerical support.