Children with Lead Poisoning
Children with Lead Poisoning is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Clinicians and health educators are positioned to reduce the incidence of lead poisoning through primary prevention activities that reduce children’s exposure to lead. Pediatric encounters in a variety of healthcare settings provide an opportunity for anticipatory guidance and health education regarding lead poisoning in children.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nurses, medical assistants, and health educators on how to recognize children with lead poisoning and strategies for screening, treating, and reducing the risk of lead poisoning in this population.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify lead poisoning in children and public health measures for prevention.
• Recognize the sources and health effects of lead in children.
• Recall screening, diagnosis, treatment, and risk reduction of lead poisoning in children.