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Texas Tick-Borne Diseases

Author: Abbie Schmitt
MSN-Ed, RN

This comprehensive course is designed for nurses and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and will provide in-depth research about tick-borne illnesses prevalent in Texas, their management, pharmacological interventions, and case studies. Texas has a diverse ecology, which makes it a hotspot for ticks. Understanding the risks and treatments of tick-borne diseases is essential for health professionals in this state.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Common Ticks Found in Texas 
  3. Tick-Borne Illnesses  
    1. Lyme disease  
    2. Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis 
    3. Spotted fever rickettsiosis 
    4. Tick-borne relapsing fever
    5. Babesiosis
    6. Tularemia 
    7. Heartland (HRTV), Powassan (POWV) and Bourbon (BRBV) 
  4. Removal of Ticks 
  5. Treatment and Medications for Tick-Borne Diseases 
  6. Antibiotics that Inhibit Protein Synthesis 
    1. Tetracyclines 
    2. Doxycycline 
  7. Aminoglycosides 
    1. Gentamicin 
    2. Streptomycin 
  8. Compound Use of Atovaquone and Azithromycin for Babesiosis 
  9. Tick Testing 
  10. Prevention and Control 
  11. Case Studies 
  12. Conclusion

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.

In this course, we will discuss Texas Tick-Borne Diseases. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Identify the various types of ticks found in Texas. 
  2. Discuss tick-borne illnesses prevalent in Texas, including but not limited to Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. 
  3. List the symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatment protocols for each tick-borne illness.

Target Audience

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

Requirement 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

Accreditations + Approvals

  • 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)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: April 05, 2024

Course Expires on: April 05, 2027

Course Offering: #385

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