This course provides learners with an in-depth overview of MDRO and MRSA development, risk factors and prevention techniques. This course is intended for a broad spectrum of healthcare workers.

This online MDROs: MRSA course covers the following topics:

• Transmission and Symptoms
• Associated Risks and Risk Factors
• Prevention

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define multidrug-resistant organisms, or MDROs
• Define methicillin- and oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA
• Detect modes of transmission and symptoms of concern in patient populations
• Describe the risks associated with acquiring MDROs
• Identify the populations at risk of acquiring MRSA
• Describe measures to prevent the transmission of MRSA in healthcare environments

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.