Missing the Mark: The Risks of Misdiagnosing Lyme Disease (July 22, 2021)

Summary: Tick borne illnesses often go undetected for years. Our speakers will provide unique perspectives from clinicians, resource development, and emotional support of those suffering with Lyme disease. The webinar will provide up to date education, understanding of the complex disease presentation, Lyme disease resources and awareness of the long-term effects for physical and mental health.

Objectives: By the end of this webinar participants will be able to...
- Describe Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and their regional variation
- Describe symptoms of Lyme disease- early and late stage
- Understand the complexities of Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), persistence, and secondary diseases/damage
- Understand the appropriate use of diagnostic tests for Lyme Disease

Intended Audience: This course is intended for health and safety professionals, Ag extension professionals, educators, and individuals involved in working and recreation outdoors.

Continuing Education is Available: The Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety offers 0.1 CEU or 1.0 contact hours of participation. This course is eligible for 1.0 CPH Recertification Credits and is sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, an approved provider of CPH Recertification Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. The following groups of professionals have been able to use these CEUs in the past; Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Certified Public Health Professional(CPH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Nursing (RN, LPN), Social Work (LSW), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Audiology (ABA), and others. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding any questions about receiving credits.

 

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Webinar: Missing the Mark: The Risks of Misdiagnosing Lyme Disease
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Presentation Slides- Missing the Mark: The Risks of Misdiagnosing Lyme Disease
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Post Test- Missing the Mark: The Risks of Misdiagnosing Lyme Disease
5 Questions  |  4 attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
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Evaluation
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Certificate
1.00 Continuing Education Contact Hour(s) credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 Continuing Education Contact Hour(s) credit  |  Certificate available