STEP 439: Blood Transfusion Safety and the Challenge of Zika Virus (CE: 1.0)

Article Overview:

Every day that you release blood components to surgery or a unit in the hospital, it’s a “launch”, and someone may benefit from the transfusion (or not) based upon your technical accuracy, as well as the safety, purity, and potency of the component rereleased. The specter of infectious diseases, such as the Zika virus (ZIKV), has made that responsibility much more difficult.. This article covers the Zika Virus in detail, specifically the spread of the Zika Virus.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss how ZIKV is transmitted to humans
  • Discuss the role of the medical professional in the prevention of ZKIV transmission 
  • Describe testing methods for ZIKV

Additional Information

Author(s)Linda Williford Pifer, PhD, SM(ASCP), GS(ABB), 
Wyenona Hicks, MS, MT(ASCP), SBB
Relevant CertificationsMedical Assistant (RMA)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Launch Date2017
Enrollment Expiration180 days after purchase
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course Start Date: 
08/18/2025
Course End Date: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$15.00
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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