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NHA CCMA Exam Prep 17, Microbiology Pathogens and Disease Transmission
Published 3 weeks, 1 day ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The crucial difference between colonization with normal flora and a true clinical infection.
- How to identify the six links in the chain of infection within an exam-style clinical scenario.
- The key distinctions between contact, droplet, and airborne transmission.
- What specific personal protective equipment is required for different transmission-based precautions.
- How understanding a pathogen's incubation period applies to patient monitoring and education.
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