International Travel: A Guide For Traveling Healthy

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Course Overview

International travel has become a way of life for many people. Education, counseling, and proper immunization are the best ways to ensure a safe and healthy trip and to prevent international spread of disease. The international traveler will need to take precautions before, during, and after travel to minimize many of these risks. Healthcare providers are located in key positions in a variety of outpatient clinical settings and are available to help patients in assessing any risk associated with international travel. Healthcare professionals can also help to educate patients and clients about safeguarding their health when abroad. This course will help to educate healthcare professionals about travel, illness prevention methods, and disease risks when traveling internationally.

About the Course Author

Olive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, radiographer and educator with years of experience as a radiologic technology program director. She has authored several radiology and mammography related textbooks. She also volunteers with RAD-AID international and served as a program manager with the Asha Jyoti: Women's Healthcare Mobile Outreach Programme, Chandigarh, India and currently serves as RAD-AID's Chief Mammography Technologist for the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Initiative.

Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M) has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Luci Perri, MSN, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, is an infection prevention consultant and owner of Infection Control Results in North Carolina. She travels throughout the country to help clients resolve infection prevention and control issues. Luci Perri, MSN, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (15 Match)

American Nurses Credentialing Center

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
California Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791 Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

1.00HOURS

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing

1.00HOURS

West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Certified Health Education Specialist

1.00HOURS

Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
New Mexico Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing

1.00HOURS

Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board

1.00HOURS

State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

1.00HOURS

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

1.00HOURS

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-CE136-60
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2019-05-01
Expiration Date:

2023-10-31
Learning Objectives:

Describe the immunizations most often administered to international travelers; Identify resources used to help the international traveler seeking pretravel advice or medical assistance abroad; Recognize the preventive measures and treatment options for common travel-related problems and illnesses
Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Healthcare Pretravel Consultation

Basic Airline Health

Plan Around Immunizations

Tips for Tropical and Developing Countries

Advice for Pregnant Travelers

Traveling with Children

Managing Illness When Traveling

Traveling with Special Dietary Needs

COVID-19: Items to Pack

Additional Tips for Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Follow-Up After Travel

Summary

Section 3: Clinical Vignette

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Contributors

Resources

References

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Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.