Description
This course provides learners with an in-depth overview of MDRO and MRSA development, risk factors and prevention techniques. This course is intended for a broad spectrum of healthcare workers.
Course Objectives:
Define multidrug-resistant organisms, or MDROs;Define methicillin- and oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA;Detect modes of transmission and symptoms of concern in patient populations;Describe the risks associated with acquiring MDROs;Identify the populations at risk of acquiring MRSA;Describe measures to prevent the transmission of MRSA in healthcare environments
Duration: 11 min.
What you'll learn
Define multidrug-resistant organisms, or MDROs
Define methicillin- and oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA
Detect modes of transmission and symptoms of concern in patient populations
Describe the risks associated with acquiring MDROs
Identify the populations at risk of acquiring MRSA
Describe measures to prevent the transmission of MRSA in healthcare environments
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
UL
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
