Standard Precautions & PPE: Beyond the Basics

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

: hour(s)

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Objectives

  • Describe the principles of standard precautions in the laboratory.
  • Select appropriate PPE based on task-specific risk.
  • Identify common PPE misuse and associated risks.
  • Explain the limitations of PPE and the importance of additional controls.

Course Outline

  • Standard Precautions & PPE: Beyond the Basics
    • Introduction
    • Standard Precautions: More Than a Rule
    • Requirements for PPE
    • Choosing the Right PPE for the Task
    • Common PPE Mistakes (and Why They Matter)
    • Understanding the Limitations of PPE
    • Knowledge CheckWhich of the following best describes standard precautions?
    • Knowledge CheckWhy is PPE considered the last line of defense?
    • Key Takeaways
    • Conclussion
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.