The purpose of this CE program is to inform nurses, paramedics and EMTs, health educators and pharmacists about the incidence, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of malaria, as well as its global impact. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Discuss the global impact of malaria
- Describe the life cycle of the malaria parasite
- Name four common measures to prevent malaria and three classes of medications used to treat it