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This course provides an in-depth review of Tuberculosis (TB) for healthcare professionals (ARNP, RN, CNS, LPN, Therapists, CNAs, and others), covering its characteristics, transmission, symptoms, infection control measures, treatment, and care interventions. It focuses on high-risk populations, workplace infection control practices, and regulations, educating on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations. The course also covers Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Objectives/Goals: Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: Understand the importance of infection control practices and regulations in the workplace. Explain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations. Describe the General Duty Clause. Properly use and manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Remove and dispose of PPE correctly. Define infection control and necessary precautions. Identify methods of infection transmission. Understand the process of infection. Discuss Tuberculosis (TB) transmission. Recognize six symptoms of TB disease. Identify at-risk populations for TB. Conduct and interpret the tuberculin skin test. Explain TB treatment options. Discuss medication regimens for latent TB infection.
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