ALABAMA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT/ OTA) INFECTION CONTROL & OSHA 3Hr- $15.00

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to review the principles of infection control practices and regulations within the workplace, to educate and reinforce the knowledge of nurses; ARNP, RN, LPN, CNA, and THERAPISTS, who are working in the health care environment, as well as other students, individuals regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards/ regulations regarding bloodborne pathogens, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations, review regulations regarding sharps safety handling and proper disposal and the appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and other standards that relates to infection control. This course is available online as well as within the classroom environment. Objectives/ Goals: After successful completion of this course the students will be able to: 1.Describe the importance of infection control practices and regulations in the workplace 2.Describe OSHA Regulations regarding bloodborne pathogens 3.Describe the General Duty Clause 4.Describe appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) 5.Describe appropriate removal and /or disposal of Personal protective equipment (PPE) 6.Define infection control and appropriate precautions for handling body fluids and blood. 7.Describe methods of transmission of infection 8.Discuss some infections such as TB, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C 9.Discuss the Process of Infection 10.Identify at risk population 11.Describe regulations regarding sharps safety and handling 12.Describe appropriate methods for proper disposal of sharps