Pools and Pathogens: What You Need to Know

Pools and Pathogens: What You Need to Know is organized by Nurse com - OnCourse Learning Corporation. This course has been approved for a maximum of 0.75 Contact Hours,Course Originally Released on: 08/28/2020,Date of Most Recent Review: 8/28/2020,Course Termination/ Update Date: 08/31/2023,Description:,Healthcare professionals need to be informed about the pathogens found swimming in public pools.,With Cryptosporidium, one fecal accident can pollute all the water in a pool, and swallowing a few mouthfuls of water can result in an infection. With Giardia, swallowing as few as 10 oocysts (the infectious form) can cause an infection. Fecal accidents are not uncommon in pools. Even in the absence of accidents, a swimmer may have up to 0.14 g of feces present in his/her gluteal fold (butt crack). This amount can climb as high as 10 g among young children.,Learning Objectives:,After taking this course, you should be able to:,• Discuss two common parasites generally responsible for diarrheal illnesses associated with swimming pools and water parks.,• Explain why it is more difficult to eradicate Cryptosporidium than Giardia from swimming pools.,• Discuss the common bacteria responsible for the skin rash associated with hot tubs/spas and swimming pools.,• Explain at least three recommendations from the CDC to help decrease recreational water illnesses.