Ebola Review for the Laboratory (by 4CEUINC)

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing Education Credit Hour(s): 4 hour(s) Course number 511-570-17, approved through 6/30/2019

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours (acceptable for AMT, ASCP, and state recertification) (CEU Unlimited): 4 hour(s) Course number 511-570-17, approved through 6/30/2019

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Credit Hours - General (Microbiology/Mycology/Parasitology): 3 hour(s) Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Credit Hours - Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety: 1 hour(s) Course number 20-393819, approved through 6/30/2019

Objectives

• Recall the background and history of Filoviruses, namely Ebola.
• Describe how Ebola causes disease.
• Recall how Ebola is transmitted.
• List the signs and symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
• Recall the new PPE guidelines for Ebola care.
• Discuss expectations for routine laboratory testing on Ebola patients.
• Recall various safety considerations that affect the laboratory when caring for Ebola patients.
• List the types of Ebola testing available.
• Describe and perform the appropriate procedure for shipping an Ebola specimen.
• Recall the guidelines for Ebola waste management and disinfection.

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Course Outline

• Download PDF Course Material
• Download PDF File
• M021 - Ebola Review for the Laboratory
• PDF Page 1 - Ebola Review For The Laboratory Cover
• PDF Page 2 - Ebola Review For The Laboratory Objectives
• PDF Page 3 - Ebola Quiz Page 1
• PDF Page 4 - Ebola Quiz Page 2
• PDF Page 5 - Ebola Quiz Page 3
• PDF Page 6 - Quiz Page 4
• PDF Page 7 - Course Disclaimer
• PDF Page 8 - Blank Page
• PDF Page 9 - Table of Contents
• PDF Page 10 - Table of Contents
• PDF Page 11 - Ebola Introduction
• PDF Page 12 - Filovirus Background
• PDF Page 13 - Filovirus History
• PDF Page 14 - Hosts
• PDF Page 15 - EBola Virus Disease (EVD)
• PDF Page 16 - How Ebola Causes Disease
• PDF Page 17 - How Ebola Causes Disease
• PDF Page 18 - Ebola Symptoms
• PDF Page 19 - Ebola Transmission
• PDF Page 20 - Ebola Transmission
• PDF Page 21 - Animal Transmission
• PDF Page 22 - Ebola Risk
• PDF Page 23 - Initial Symptoms of Ebola
• PDF Page 24 - Progressive & Advanced Symptoms of Ebola
• PDF Page 25 - Advanced Symptoms of Ebola
• PDF Page 26 - Ebola Prognosis
• PDF Page 27 - General Safety Considerations
• PDF Page 28 - Ebola PPE
• PDF Page 29 - Ebola PPE
• PDF Page 30 - Testing For Ebola
• PDF Page 31 - Expected Routine Test Results with Ebola Infection
• PDF Page 32 - Predictive Test Results for Ebola
• PDF Page 33 - Ebola Treatment
• PDF Page 34 - Lab's Role In EVD Management
• PDF Page 35 - Specimen Collection Infographic
• PDF Page 36 - Infection Control When Handling Specimens
• PDF Page 37 - Safe Blood Collection With Possible Ebola
• PDF Page 38 - Safe Specimen Transport With Possible Ebola
• PDF Page 39 - Basic Safety Measures WIth Possible Ebola
• PDF Page 40 - Additional Safety Considerations for the Lab
• PDF Page 41 - Additional Safety Considerations for the Lab
• PDF Page 42 - Additional Safety Considerations for the Lab
• PDF Page 43 - Additional Safety Considerations for the Lab
• PDF Page 44 - Point of Care Testing for Ebola
• PDF Page 45 - Point of Care Testing for Ebola
• PDF Page 46 - Point of Care Testing for Ebola
• PDF Page 47 - Blood Bank's Role in Treating Ebola
• PDF Page 48 - Blood Bank's Role in Treating Ebola
• PDF Page 49 - Blood Bank's Role in Treating Ebola
• PDF Page 50 - Ebola Testing
• PDF Page 51 - Ebola Virus Detection
• PDF Page 52 - Ebola Virus Detection
• PDF Page 53 - Ebola Serologic Testing
• PDF Page 54 - Diagnosing Ebola
• PDF Page 55 - Testing at the CDC
• PDF Page 56 - Testing at the CDC
• PDF Page 57 - Ebola Specimen Shipping
• PDF Page 58 - Ebola Specimen Shipping
• PDF Page 59 - Ebola Specimen Shipping
• PDF Page 60 - - Ebola Specimen Shipping
• PDF Page 61 - Ebola Specimen Shipping to the CDC
• PDF Page 62 - Ebola Waste Management
• PDF Page 63 - Ebola Laboratory Waste
• PDF Page 64 - Ebola Blood & Body Fluid Disposal
• PDF Page 65 - Ebola Environmental Infection Control
• PDF Page 66 - Ebola Environmental Infection Control

Additional Information

This Intermediate Level course is intended for Technicians, Technologists, Lab Supervisors, Lab Directors, Pathologists, and Infection Control Managers.