SECTION ONE: OSHA/TB/BBP
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to:
• Describe Standard Universal Precautions in patient care, according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Define bloodborne pathogens.
• Explain the steps needed to implement an exposure control plan.
• Explain requirements for employer and employee in maintaining engineering and work practice controls.
• Identify proper actions to take in a post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.
• List 2 components of the OSHA enforcement policy on tuberculosis.
• Describe testing procedures for exposure vs. active tuberculosis.
• Describe measures for prevention of transmission of tuberculosis.
SECTION TWO: HIV/AIDS
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to:
• Describe 4 modes of transmission of HIV.
• List 3 ways HIV is not transmitted.
• Describe infection control procedures for health care facilities for prevention of transmission of bloodborne diseases.
• Identify current clinical management of HIV/AIDS patients.
• List 3 methods to prevent or control transmission of HIV/AIDS.
• Describe Florida Law on AIDS and the impact on testing, confidentiality, and treatment.
• Discuss the latest statistics in the HIV epidemic and list the states with the highest numbers of cases.
• List resources available for HIV/AIDS information.
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