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Objectives:  

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:  

1. 1. Define HIV/AIDS. 

2. 2. Determine the rights of someone with HIV/AIDS. 

3. 3. List the ways HIV is transmitted. 

4. 4. Explain what to do after being exposed to blood. 

5. 5. Describe the basic care often needed by HIV/AIDS patients. 

Disclosures:  

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact hour

Author:

Julia Tortorice, RN, MBA, MSN EdD

Target Audience:

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses safe practices for Medication Aides to prevent the spread of infection while administering medications to residents.

Outcomes:

 92% Participants will know the principles to prevent the spread of infection during medication administration.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss modes of transmission of infectious pathogens.
2. Identify Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms.
3. Describe prevention of Exposure to Infectious Pathogens.
4. Describe the development and maintenance of a safe environment.
5. Compare methods of disinfection in ambulatory care, home care, and the home.
6. Discuss engineering and environmental controls.
7. Describe selected issues in infection control and prevention: diseases and conditions.
8. Define responses to occupational exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
9. Identify prevention of Monkeypox.
10. Discuss current response to COVID-19.
11. Describe sepsis awareness and education.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

 Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours  

Author: 

Celeste Barefield (MSN, APRN, FNP-BC) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) 

State Approvals:  

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-1189744 ; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy   

Course Description: 

This course discusses Hazard Communication methods and purposes in the workplace, including real-life events that can help embed the information. It also has case studies to help learners identify with the materials. This course touches on the history of OSHA over the last 50 years and some of the advocation needs. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to be aware of workplace dangers, how communication of hazards is regulated through OSHA and NIOSH, how to report safety issues to OSHA, and how to advocate for safer workplaces. 

Objectives 

Healthcare professionals who complete this CEU offering will be able to: 

1. Outline how to seek new information and updates regarding emerging hazards and best practices in healthcare safety. 
2. Recognize potential hazards within a healthcare setting based on OSHA standards and best practices. 
3. Assess the adequacy of safety protocols and procedures concerning OSHA requirements and emerging risks. 
4. Recognize personal beliefs that might influence a HCW to follow or not follow OSHA safety recommendations. 
5. Outline potential negative consequences of unsafe practices and the importance of proactive risk prevention. 
6. Apply new facts, information, and statistics regarding Hazardous Communication.