Understanding Norovirus Infections

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UNNI

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the signs and symptoms of norovirus.
Identify the appropriate steps to take during a norovirus outbreak.
Describe how norovirus is transmitted and prevented.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: An Overview

What is Norovirus?

Review

Norovirus Pathophysiology

Review

Transmission

Review

Prevention

Review

Summary

Section 3: Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis

Treatment

Review

Managing Outbreaks

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kimberly Matthews, RN

The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.