NETEC Webinar Series Presentation

Polio Resurgence: Guidance for Health Care Workers

Release Date: 01/20/2023

Expires: 01/19/2024

CID: 57922

The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 60 minutes.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This accredited continuing education activity is intended primarily for healthcare workers and teams which may include but are not limited to, medical and nursing staff, administration, education/training leadership, and infection control leadership. Staff specializing in emergency management, communications, specialized clinical areas, laboratory, facilities management and environmental services are also welcome.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe the different types of polio vaccines.
• Discuss CDC ACIP polio vaccine recommendations.
• Discuss management considerations and Post-Polio Syndrome.
• Describe the different types of laboratory testing for polio including antibody and virus isolation. 
• Describe how specimens are collected, stored, and shipped to the proper facilities for testing.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

In order to receive continuing education credit, you must complete these steps prior to the activity expiration date.

1. View the entire presentation
2. Complete the post-test with a score of 2 out of 3 or better
3. Complete the online evaluation
4. Submit the Completion Attestation

ACCREDITED CONTINUING EDUCATION