STEP 448: Meningococcal Disease: A Trail of Incapacitations and Fatalities Summary (CE: 1.0)

This article discusses meningitis in detail, including history, morphology, pathogenicity, and treatment of meningitis. Also presented is a case study of a 68-year-old male with facial cellulitis, to assist learners in understanding differential diagnosis.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the history of meningococcus
  • Describe the morphology of N. meningitidis
  • Reflect on a case study presenting N. meningitidis

Author(s):

  • Jude Okoyeh, PhD

Relevant Certifications:

  • Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
  • Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

Launch Date: 2018

Enrollment Expiration: 180 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 opens: 
11/30/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$15.00
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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.

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Additional Details:

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

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