NUR144 - Group A Streptococcal Disease (1.0 HR)

Purpose: To enhance the participant's knowledge of Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infections. Objectives: 1. Describe the different types of Group A streptococcal Disease; 2. Discuss the symptoms and treatment of different types of Group A Streptococcal Disease. 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.