COVID-19/SARS-Cov-2 (novel coronavirus) for nurses working in primary and community health

At the end of this module participants will be able to:

• Describe what COVID-19 is.
• Know the transmission routes and those most at risk.
• Know how to triage patients in the community.
• Gain a broad understanding of some of the initiatives being taken to support primary health care providers.
• Know the specific precautions being advised for healthcare workers to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in the primary and community healthcare environments.
• Understand the guidelines being issued for the use of PPE at a time of critical shortage.
• Don and doff personal protective equipment correctly.
• Perform a fit check on a P2 respirator mask.