The goal of this program is to provide nurses, EMTs and paramedics, laboratory professionals and pharmacists with information on the rising incidence of three life-threatening endemic fungal diseases in the U.S. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Name three endemic fungi of medical importance in the U.S. and describe their geographic distribution
- Describe the three diseases associated with dimorphic fungi
- Explain why endemic fungal diseases are difficult to diagnose and treat
Accreditation Information
This course is intended for an interprofessional audience, including nurses, EMTs and paramedics, laboratory professionals and pharmacists.
Nurses: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.
For the version accredited or approved for another profession, go to your specific profession at
www.continuingeducation.com or
Nurse.com/CE. If you have a CE Direct login ID and password (generally provided by your employer), please log in as you normally would at
lms.nurse.com and search for this topic title.
