LIVE - Lyme Disease
This program will provide up to date information on Lyme Disease that will allow nurses to identify symptoms, treatment and steps of prevention.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Social Worker
Learning Objectives
Following the presentation the learner will be able to:
1. Describe the US and Pennsylvania epidemics of Lyme disease
2. Review the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease in children and adolescents
3. Highlight tips and tricks for treatment and prevention of Lyme disease
Andrew Nowalk MD PhD
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 Attendance