Scabies: Clinical Signs and Symptoms

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Mary Harris, MSN, RN

Course Overview

Parasitic scabies infections are a common global occurrence, affecting over four million individuals worldwide each year. Even in developed, industrial nations, scabies outbreaks can occur in hospitals, nursing homes, dorms, and communities. Scabies can be quickly spread before an individual experiences symptoms. Therefore, nurses must understand precisely what scabies are, possess knowledge of the clinical elements of a scabies infection, be familiar with treatment methods, and learn about current and future research regarding this global issue.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Assessment
  3. Epidemiology
  4. Pathophysiology
  5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  6. Etiology
  7. Treatment
  8. Self-management
  9. Research Findings
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

  1. Define scabies
  2. Review assessment findings, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and etiology of scabies infections
  3. Outline treatment and self-management methods
  4. Discuss current research and topics for future research

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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