COVID-19 Ocular and Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment


Recorded:  8/27/2020

Brittany E. Howard, M.D., Chair of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses ocular manifestations of COVID-19, ocular transmission risk and current CDC recommendations for ocular personal protective equipment.  In a separate video, Dr. Howard discusses SARS-CoV2 droplets and how they interact with aerosols in the air; recommendations for respiratory personal protection; and types of respiratory personal protective equipment as well as a cost comparison of those items. 

See the "Program" tab to view the videos.    No need to register unless you want to claim credit ($10 fee to claim .50 CME credit hours)

Target Audience

Healthcare workers of all specialties who are being impacted by COVID-19, including physicians, research scientists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and anyone with a particular interest in prevention, treatment, and patient care.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity you will be able to:
1. Describe the difference between ocular personal protection options
2. Choose the best ocular personal protection for a given scenario
3. Explain the differences between respiratory personal protection options
4. Choose the best respiratory personal protection for a given scenario

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/14/2020
Course expires: 
07/14/2023
Cost:
$10.00
Part of: 
Research, Epidemiology & Infection Prevention

You are invited to watch the videos at no cost:

           Ocular Personal Protective Equipment                                                                   Respiratory Personal Protective Equipment


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Brittany E. Howard, M.D. 
Assistant Professor of  Otolaryngology, 
College of Medicine
Chair, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery 
Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Devyani Lal, M.D.
Course Director
Associate Dean, Mayo Clinic School of       
Continuous Professional Development     
Professor of Otolaryngology,
College of Medicine
Chair, Division of Rhinology
Mayo Clinic in Arizona


 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.



AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of  0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Other Healthcare Professionals
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Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.50 Attendance

Price

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$10.00
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