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Infection Control

Respiratory Outbreaks: COVID-19 and Emerging Infection Precautions

Learn the CNA's role with COVID-19 and other respiratory infections — understanding how respiratory viruses spread, droplet and airborne precautions and respiratory PPE, recognizing respiratory illness and danger signs in elders, supporting isolated residents without stigma, outbreak awareness, and the emerging-pathogen mindset. CNAs do not diagnose, prescribe or adjust medications, decide isolation status, or interpret tests.

1h1 Online CE hourintermediateCAL ACE Faculty

Overview

Learn the CNA's role with COVID-19 and other respiratory infections — understanding how respiratory viruses spread, droplet and airborne precautions and respiratory PPE, recognizing respiratory illness and danger signs in elders, supporting isolated residents without stigma, outbreak awareness, and the emerging-pathogen mindset. CNAs do not diagnose, prescribe or adjust medications, decide isolation status, or interpret tests.

Course curriculum

What you'll learn

A structured path from your first lesson through certificate-ready completion — designed for busy California CNAs.

1h
3 modules
12 lessons
1 Online CE hour

Skills & knowledge gained

  • Explain how respiratory viruses spread.
  • Use respiratory precautions and PPE.
  • Recognize respiratory danger signs in elders.
  • Support isolated residents.
  • Apply the emerging-infection mindset.

Your learning path

  1. Understanding COVID & Respiratory Infections

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  2. Recognition, Prevention, and CNA Role

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  3. Action, Judgment, and Application

    4 lessons · ~20 min

  4. Certificate of completion

    Pass the final exam and active participation requirements to earn your CE certificate.

Module breakdown

Module 1

Understanding COVID & Respiratory Infections

  • Introduction
  • Terms & Definitions
  • Statistics
  • Fundamentals

Module 2

Recognition, Prevention, and CNA Role

  • Signs & Symptoms
  • Causes
  • CNA Role & Best Practices
  • Prevention & Risk Reduction

Module 3

Action, Judgment, and Application

  • Scenario & Reporting
  • CNA's Role in Care
  • Case Study
  • Conclusion

Course outline

Module 1: Understanding COVID & Respiratory Infections

  1. 1. Introduction5 min
  2. 2. Terms & Definitions5 min
  3. 3. Statistics5 min
  4. 4. Fundamentals5 min

Module 2: Recognition, Prevention, and CNA Role

  1. 1. Signs & Symptoms5 min
  2. 2. Causes5 min
  3. 3. CNA Role & Best Practices5 min
  4. 4. Prevention & Risk Reduction5 min

Module 3: Action, Judgment, and Application

  1. 1. Scenario & Reporting5 min
  2. 2. CNA's Role in Care5 min
  3. 3. Case Study5 min
  4. 4. Conclusion5 min

Provider & completion requirements

Provider: CAL ACE Nursing Academy

CAL ACE Nursing Academy · support@cna.school · (408) 256-0763

To earn your certificate

  • Sign in with your learner account
  • Complete interactive lesson content (50 minutes active participation for 1 Online CE hour)
  • Pass the final course exam
  • Submit the learner attestation before your certificate is issued

Support: support@cna.school

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