NUR131 - Poisoning in Children and Adults (1.0 HR)

Purpose: To enhance the participant's understanding of poisoning in children and adults. Objectives: 1. Differentiate between a poisoning, a poisoning exposure, unintentional poisonings and intentional poisonings; 2. Identify the four forms of poison; 3. Discuss first aid for poisoning; 4. Identify ways to prevent poisonings in children, adolescents and adults; 5. Explore the role of Poison Control Centers. Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.