This course covers the updates for cholera diagnosis and management for Health Care Workers in the Western Cape Department of Health in response to the recent outbreak in South Africa.
About the course
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Course Design: Self-directed
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Duration: It will take you approximately 2 hours to complete.
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Eligibility for this course: All healthcare workers working in Western Cape
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Accreditation: HPCSA: 2 clinical CPD points - Level 1. WCDHW Nursing Accredited for 3 CPD points in Area of Practice.
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Certification: Participants need 70% pass mark for final quiz.
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Published: October 2023
Course curriculum
The following chapters are covered in this course:
Chapter 1: Overview and Background
- The background of cholera
- How it spreads
- Clinical presentation
Chapter 2: Assess the client with cholera
- Determine the hydration status of the client
- How to perform stool collection and rectal swab procedures
Chapter 3: Treatment of cholera
- Fluid replacement according to degree of dehydration
- Severe dehydration
- Some and no dehydration
- Treatment adjuncts
- Antibiotics
- Additional management considerations
Chapter 4: Health promotion for cholera
- Primary prevention
- Secondary prevention
Chapter 5: Report cases of cholera
- Where to notify cases of cholera
- Which notification forms to use
- Important helpline numbers
Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
People Development Centre
Acknowledgements:
- Knowledge Translation Unit