Influenza
Understand the biological basis for changing antigenic profiles of the influenza virus and basics of the epidemiological spread of the virus to be a more informed and effective health care professional in the event of a pandemic.
As a primary contact health care professional, do you know how to limit the spread of influenza?
Learn what antigenic shift and drift are, how influenza epidemics cycle through communities and how they are stopped.
In the Influenza online course you'll learn:
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When people begin to show signs of the influenza illness and how long they tend to be contagious for
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Up to date hand washing protocols and what areas are the most commonly missed when washing
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Influenza types, antigenic shift and antigenic drift
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What plans and measures there are in the continuously updated Canadian Pandemic Influenza plan
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The biological basis for changing antigenic profiles of the influenza virus
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Basics of epidemiological spread of the virus to be a more informed and effective health care professional in the event of a pandemic
FAQ
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Who is this course for?
This course is designed for Massage Therapists and other manual therapy practitioners.
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What is the cost of this course?
The course fee is $36.75 CAD (including tax) which gives you 1 year access to all of the course material in the online learning center.
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How long do I have to complete the course once I have purchased it?
You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete all e-healthcanada.com courses, and you can access your courses 24/7 online from any device.
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How do I get continuing education credit for this course?
Please check with your association in advance as to how you can receive credit for this course. MTAA members need only to submit a copy of your certificate of completion to your association, but this may vary for non-members.
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Will I be able to retake the exam if I am not successful on my first try?
Yes, you can retake the exam as many times as needed.