Course Description
Universal Precautions refers to a set of preventive measures designed to prevent the transmission of diseases from one individual to another in healthcare settings. These precautions are based on the principle that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents. The precautions involve the use of protective barriers such as gloves, gowns, aprons, masks, or protective eyewear, which can reduce the risk of exposure of the healthcare worker's skin or mucous membranes to potentially infective materials.
What will be taught topics
- Importance and purpose of Universal Precautions
- Different types of Universal Precautions
- How to apply Universal Precautions in a caregiving setting
- Prevention of disease transmission
- Proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment
- Hand hygiene and its importance in preventing disease transmission
- A review of OSHA standards and how they affect caregivers
- What bloodborne pathogens are and how they can be transmitted
Lesson list
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Introduction to Universal Precautions and OSHA Standards
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Modes of Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens and Disease Symptoms
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Recognizing Tasks that May Cause Exposure
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Knowledge Review
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Applying Universal Precautions in Caregiving
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Proper Use and Disposal of Personal Protective Equipment
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Hand Hygiene and Disease Prevention
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Knowledge Review
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What to Do if You Have Been Exposed
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Exam- Universal Precautions
