- Barrier Protection - Hands on Experience.
The course video covers topics such as the fundamentals of asepsis, proper hand barrier protection, and issues surrounding the manage- ment of skin sensitivity problems.
23-minute video; tests; 1.2 contact hrs.
To receive a copy of this video,
please contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Barrier Protection - Hands on Experience:
Part II - Addressing Skin Sensitivity Issues.
This program was developed to educate healthcare professionals on the different types of skin reactions and their causes and symptoms; to outline possible solutions to these reactions; and to provide guidelines on the development of latex-safe environments.
20-minute video; tests; 1.2 contact hrs.
To receive a copy of this video,
please contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Barrier Protection - Hands On Experience:
Clinical Reference Manual - Understanding Natural Rubber Latex, Chemical Allergies and Powder-Related Problems Associated with
Glove Barriers.
Topics covered are the common causes of hypersensitivity / allergies to NRL; the body's immune mechanism; types of latex allergic reactions; tests for diagnostic screening and allergenicity testing of glove products; setting up a latex-safe environment.
40-pg. self-study guide; tests; 7.2 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Barrier Protection - Hands On Experience:
Module II - Barrier Protection and Choosing Proper Hand Barriers.
Points discussed in this material are the skin's anatomy and physiology; NRL and synthetic glove films; barrier integrity of NRL; guidelines for ensuring optimal hand barrier protection; guide-lines established by OSHA and CDC; protection from skin sensitivity problems; and proper glove removal and disposal.
24-pg. self-study guide; tests; 5.3 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- 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.
8-pg. self-study guide; tests; 2.5 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Suggested Guidelines in the Development of a Latex-Safe Environment:
A Risk Management Approach.
The purpose of this program is twofold:
- To provide information to assist with the development and formulation of guidelines for the management of latex sensitivities, and
- To create an awareness of all the circumstances that surrounds the management and minimization of latex sensitivities.
40-pg. self-study guide; tests; 2.4 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- An Analysis of Gloving Materials.
The desirable properties of medical gloves are examined in this material, as well as a detailed comparison of the characteristics of gloves made of five different materials: natural rubber latex (NRL), polyurethane, nitrile, neoprene and vinyl.
12-pg. self-study guide; test; 1.2 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Handling Cytotoxic Drugs.
Topics addressed are latex allergy; desirable properties of medical gloves; various gloving materials available in the market today; suggestions for the safe handling of cytotoxic drugs.
20-pg. self-study guide; tests; 4.8 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Latex Gloves & Latex Allergies - Source to Surgery & Beyond.
The course video provides basic knowledge of the manufacturing process; identifies the medical issues surrounding NRL; and presents prevention strategies to assist the healthcare provider.
23-min. video; self-study guide; tests; 1.2 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Latex Allergies & Proper Glove Selection.
This self-study course provides the dental practitioner with critical information needed to reduce the risks of becoming allergic to gloves. Recommendations for managing latex allergy-related problems are provided.
16-pg. self-study guide; test; 4.0 contact hrs.
You may take this self-study guide online,
or contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
- Source to Surgery & Beyond: Latex Gloves and Latex Allergy.
This program highlights changes in the manufacturing process, presents information on research activities undertaken to identify and reduce the allergenic proteins in latex gloves, and reviews the clinical manifestations of latex allergy and provies guidelines on prevention strategies.
23-min. video; self-study guide; tests; 1.0 contact hrs.
To receive a copy of this video,
please contact Education Services at 1-800-321-9752 ext. 277, or by e-mail.
