Test-COVID-19 and Omicron

CAN-eng

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free

Unaccredited

1 hr

Infectious Disease

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Course Description

While the ancestral strain of the virus notable for causing COVID-19 was first discovered in 2019, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has continued to evolve since its discovery in late 2021. This webinar served to inform healthcare professionals of the impact of the previous changes and what that means for this pandemic’s future.

Note: This webinar was recorded on December 5th, 2022

This program has received funding from Moderna.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2023-12-18

Professions: Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist

Faculty

Peter Lin, MD, CCFP

Michael Boivin, RPh, CDE

Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP

Allison McGeer, MD, FRCPC

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Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education video, participants will be better able to:

  • Discuss the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus  
  • Describe how the mutations have transformed the infectivity and virulence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus 
  • Summarize the continued evolution of the omicron variant  
  • Educate patients on strategies to maintain their protection against the changing virus 
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