Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MMPRT
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the risks of methyl mercury and state at least five signs and symptoms of methyl mercury poisoning.
List two ways to assess for exposure to mercury and three prevention strategies.
Identify two treatments for methyl mercury poisoning.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: A Volatile Metal
Mercury Poisoning Remains a Threat
Section 3: Sources of Mercury Contamination
Environmental Pollution Impacts the Food Chain
Non-Food Sources of Mercury
Section 4: An Insidious Invader
What Happens After Exposure
Impact on Children
Signs and Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning
Testing for Mercury Exposure
Treatment of Methyl Mercury Poisoning
Section 5: How to Reduce Exposure
Prevention is Key
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Guidelines for Fish Consumption
Screening Patients
Reducing Mercury Exposure
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Miss Johnson
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Dana Bartlett, RN, MSN, MA, CSPI
Dana Bartlett, MSN, MA, RN, CSPI, has 17 years of ICU and ED experience. He currently works as a hotline operator at the Connecticut Poison Control Center. He has been published in peer-reviewed nursing journals and has authored many online continuing education modules.
Subject Matter Expert: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dietitians; Entry level Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Health Educators; Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.