Workplace Safety
Acute Respiratory Illness Pandemic Training for Healthcare Workers
Course description
Today, we’re going to talk about how to prepare for acute respiratory illness pandemics. For most healthy adults, seasonal viruses are not generally life-threatening. But as you’ve seen in the news, respiratory disease pandemics, such as those caused by coronaviruses or influenza, are something else. They often involve new strains of viruses to which people have developed no immunity. These kinds of viruses can spread quickly and widely, and they can pose a major global health threat. That’s why you need to know about acute respiratory illness pandemics and how to prepare for them.
Course Duration: 26 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Describe what a pandemic is
- Identify viruses that cause pandemics; recognize symptoms
- Prevent the spread of infection
- Prepare for and address pandemic
- React responsibly if you get sick