This course covers the implementation of universal precautions, originally recommended by the Centers for Disease Control in the 1980s, as an approach to infection control. It focuses on protecting healthcare workers from HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens in human blood and certain body fluids, regardless of a patient’s infection status. The course emphasizes four main universal precautions: hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, respiratory hygiene, and sharps safety. It provides detailed guidelines for each precaution, including proper handwashing techniques, the use of PPE such as gloves, goggles, and aprons, and the safe handling and disposal of sharps. Additionally, the course covers respiratory hygiene practices to prevent the transmission of respiratory infections, and the proper management of biomedical waste. Participants will learn how to protect themselves and decrease the transmission of bloodborne pathogens in the work environment by following these precautions and guidelines.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.  Please see the board approval box for course approval information.

Author: Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC
Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.  She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.    

Course Information: 
Relevance and Target Audience:  This course is designed for master’s level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with children and families. 
Content level:  Intermediate
Course Format:  This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements:  This course is offered online.  Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information:  To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course.
For questions, concerns or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].

Course ID: 20-806966
Provider Number:  50-204 

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