Educational Programs These educational programs are available in PDF format. In order to view these files, you will need Adobe Reader. Click here to download Adobe Reader. Barrier Protection Click the image to download .PDF     Optimizing Barrier Protection During a Pandemic Event Caused by Influenza A This educational module provides basic knowledge of the safety issues associated with pandemic risks and prevention strategies to avert adverse reactions. 27-pg. self-study guide; test; 2 contact hrs, Exp. Date 1/9/10 Click the image to download .PDF     Bioterrorism Agents And Barrier Protection This educational module examines the history and evolution of bioterrorism, including an extensive review of the six primary biological agents and their repective clinical presentations; as well as prevention strategies and infection control measures; amd appropriate barrier protection for each of the agents. 28-pg. self-study guide; test; 3 contact hours, Exp. Date 2/10 Click the image to download .PDF     Basic Considerations of Radiation Safety and Barrier Protection Points discussed in this material are radiology; history of medical diagnostic imaging; biological effects of x-rays; safety principles for using x-rays; the three categories of radiation used in medicine; regulations related to radiation exposure; and monitoring of radiation exposure. 19-pg. self-study guide; test; 1.2 contact hrs, Exp. Date 7/08 Click the image to download .PDF     Understanding Hepatitis and the Appropriate Barrier Protection Learn about viral hepatitis; liver function; and the different types of hepatitis; including clinical presentations, treatment, prognosis, prevention strategies, trends and statistics, and risk to healthcare workers. Understand infection control measures and appropriate barrier protection for hepatitis A,B,C,D,E,G and why hepatitis F is not included with the other hepatitis viruses. 27-pg. self-study guide; test; 2.0 contact hrs, Exp. Date 7/08 Click the image to download .PDF     An Analysis of Gloving Materials This educational module examines surgical and examination glove properties and compares the characteristics of gloves made from various gloving materials. 11-pg. self-study guide; test; 1.5 contact hrs, Exp. Date 2/10 Click the image to download .PDF     Hand Hygiene: Skin and Hand Care in the Healthcare Setting This educational program offers the leaner another opportunity to understand and integrate the recent CDC recommendations for hand hygiene. It reviews the clinical skin issues that can be fundamental in understanding good skin health and how to maintain healthy skin. It reviews the barriers to compliance so HCW's can overcome them in the facility. 19 pg. self-study guide; test; 1 contact hrs. Exp. Date 2/09 Click the image to download .PDF     Understanding the Issues of Double Gloving This educational module examines the practice of double-gloving for invasive surgical procedures. It addresses the research on reasons for glove failure and statistics on increased protection with the use of double gloves. It also addresses double-gloving technique, and organizational recommendations regarding double-gloving. 13 pg. self study guide; test; 1 Contact Hour; Exp. Date 5/09 Latex Allergy Click the image to download .PDF     Understanding Latex Allergy in the Healthcare Setting This program is a comprehensive discussion on the manufacturing of natural rubber latex gloves with an emphasis on powder-free gloves. It discusses the potential reactions, both allergic and non-allergic to Natural Rubber Latex glove use, the tests used to diagnose these conditions and treatment options. It further discusses the only FDA approved method for identifying protein content in natural rubber latex gloves so the reader can be educated to appropriately select low-protein, powder-free latex gloves to maintain a Latex-Safe Environment within the Healthcare Setting. 17-pg. self-study guide; test; 2.0 contact hours, Exp. Date 7/31/08 Click the image to download .PDF     Understanding the Hazards of Glove Powder This program examines the use of powder as a donning agent with latex gloves. It addresses staff, patient, and healthcare economic issues in regard to the wide range of adverse reactions associated with powders. 11-pg. self-study guide; test; 1.2 contact hours, Exp. Date 5/09 Specialized Click the image to download .PDF     Understanding the Relationship between Surgical Gloves and Electrosurgery Learn the basic principles of electrosurgery as related to surgical gloves and ways to prevent intraoperative electrical shock or burn to surgical personnel during electrosurgery. 6-pg. self-study guide; tests; 1.2 contact hours, Exp. Date 8/07 To register and take an online test for contact hours, please complete the Application Form. You will receive a UserId and Password that you will need to supply on tests. If you do not desire to register now, the Application Form will also be available at the time of testing. To Login and go straight to a program test - Click Here Ansell Healthcare Education Services 1-800-952-9916 or 1-800-321-9752 ext. 7277 edu@ansellhealthcare.com | Previous Page |