Universal and Standard Precautions
3 Hour CE Course 
Description
Do you know how to guard yourself and your clients from infectious diseases? Learn how in this short and clear course. This course meets the Universal Precautions requirement for Missouri and the communicable disease requirements of most states.
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| Online Materials with Online Test | Contents: Online manual; plus online multiple-choice test | $35 | |
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| Materials and Test Shipped to You | Contents: Manual and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you. | $35 | |
Content Outline
| Communicable Disease | 0.5 hour |
| Standard Precautions | 0.5 hour |
| Hand Washing | 0.5 hour |
| Specific Communicable Diseases | 0.5 hour |
| Therapeutic Actions | 0.5 hour |
| Resources for Further Study Appendix: CDC Infection Precaution Guidelines |
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| Open-Book Test and Course Evaluation | 0.5 hour |
Testimonials
Excellent course outlining the western view of pathogens we may face in our day to day practice.David Scott; HHP, MSTOM San Diego, CA
This course was excellent, to the point and very thorough.Barbara Ann Munoz, LMT
All of the facts were very informative and to the point.Anna Lasseter LMT - Exeter, MO
I loved being able to get this done at home at whatever pace i needed to go.Jennifer Signaigo LMT
Great refresher, lots of good information presented in a concise manner.Marian C Shell LMT NCTMB
Very useful for any health professional!William E. Laquale, LMT NCBTMB
Learning Objectives
- List which type of pathogen is responsible for at least five major communicable diseases.
- Identify the most important actions you can take to prevent communicable diseases.
- List the most important parts of the CDC’s Standard Precautions Guidelines for application to massage therapy.
Sample Text
"Standard Precautions
It is important to note that pathogens travel both ways, so both the client and/or the therapist can transmit pathogens to each other unless appropriate precautions are maintained. In order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a set of guidelines, called Standard Precautions, which outlines requirements that all health care personnel must follow. Standard Precautions synthesize the major features of Universal Precautions (UP) and Blood Stream Infections (BSI), which were earlier and less inclusive precautionary measures." (Universal and Standard Precautions by Sharon Burch, MSN, RN, NCTMB, 2002, p.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s most recent guidelines for preventing communicable disease are called:
- Standard Precautions
- American Health Code
- Occupational Safety and Health Requirements
- Universal Precautions
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This is an excellent way of learning without STRESS.A. Kubinek, LMT, NCTMB
It was so easy to order from the website. The materials arrived quickly. This home study course was convenient, economical, and a great way to fulfill the NCBTMB ethics requirement!Sandra Mainardi, CMT, Lincoln Park, NJ