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Latex Allergy in Healthcare

Tracking # 20-761884

$10.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

  1. Recall how natural rubber latex is harvested and manufactured.
  2. Discuss latex products in healthcare, listing some of the healthcare proucts tht contain latex, recalling why powdered gloves were banned, and who can be affected by latex exposure.
  3. Recall the clinical reactions to late, including the symptoms and types of reactions.
  4. Recall how latex allergy is diagnosed.
  5. Discuss steps that can be taken to manage the disease.

Course overview

ABOUT THE COURSE: Latex allergy is a growing concern in healthcare. This course will review how latex is harvested and manufactured, common healthcare products that contain latex, reactions to the latex - symptoms and types of inflammatory reactions -, how latex allergy is diagnosed, and steps to manage a latex allergy.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

American Board of Clinical Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry Diplomate

1h Category 1

Molecular Diagnostics Diplomate

1h Category 1

Toxicological Chemistry Diplomate

1h Category 1

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

1h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

1h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Clinical Laboratory Technician

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Public Health Director

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Public Health Supervisor

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Public Health Technician

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Public Health Technologist

1h Supervision/Administration, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, and Safety

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

1h General

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

1h General

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist

1h General

Nutrition Counselor

1h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

1h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1h General

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel

Cytotechnologist

1h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Generalist

1h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Laboratory Assistant

1h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Phlebotomist

1h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Specialist

1h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Technician

1h Continuing Education for Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

1h Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment

Certified Hemodialysis Technician II

1h Continuing education related to care and safety of the patient undergoing dialysis treatment

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board

Laboratory Personnel

1h Continuing education pertaining to laboratory technology or laboratory management

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

1h Relating to professional nursing practice

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

1h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Disclosure statements

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course the reader will be able to:

  1. Recall how natural rubber latex is harvested and manufactured.
  2. Discuss latex products in healthcare, listing some of the healthcare proucts tht contain latex, recalling why powdered gloves were banned, and who can be affected by latex exposure.
  3. Recall the clinical reactions to late, including the symptoms and types of reactions.
  4. Recall how latex allergy is diagnosed.
  5. Discuss steps that can be taken to manage the disease.

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