This course will discuss norovirus – including causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention techniques. The course will also briefly examine the trends and types of annual outbreaks that occur.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss norovirus, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and complications.
2. Describe the trends and types of annual outbreaks.
3. Identify treatments.
4. Describe preventive measures.

Continuing Education Credits: 0.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0.5 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.