Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Clinical Laboratories
This is an introductory course offering CPH — Free
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Expires
CEU
CPH
Cost
Free
Time to Start
3-5 minutes
Length
1.00 hour
Overview
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Safety is imperative when working with potentially harmful materials and other hazards in the laboratory. This course is designed to assist clinical and public health laboratory professionals with applying risk management strategies to identify hazards, assess risks, and select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) options.
Reviewers say, "The knowledge checks are good. The scenarios were helpful when reflecting on the learning topics."
What You'll Learn
- Describe how PPE helps protect laboratory professionals
- Recognize the hazards and risks associated with laboratory procedures
- Identify options, limitations, and considerations for selecting appropriate PPE
- Select appropriate PPE options for given clinical laboratory scenarios
Competency Terms
Foundational
Communicable Disease Control
Policy, Program, & Service Development
Policy, Program, & Service Implementation
Agency & Organization Roles
Public Health Science Skills
Foundation of Public Health
Application of Public Health Sciences
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