Bloodborne Pathogens and Use of Standard Precautions in IDD Settings

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-BPUSPIDD

Direct support professionals, or DSPs who work in intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD settings are at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This course discusses how pathogens are spread. It also discusses the use of standard precautions and the importance of infection control.

The goal of this course is to educate DSPs in IDD settings on standard precautions.

Course Description

Direct support professionals, or DSPs who work in intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD settings are at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This course discusses how pathogens are spread. It also discusses the use of standard precautions and the importance of infection control.

The goal of this course is to educate DSPs in IDD settings on standard precautions.

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Certificates Course Details

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-BPUSPIDD

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Define the common modes of transmission of pathogens.
Explain how to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
Discuss the recommendations for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.
Identify at least three bloodborne pathogens.

Outline:

Bloodborne Pathogens and Use of Standard Precautions in IDD Settings

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Transmission of Pathogens

Enter Meet Kyle

Definition of Standard Precautions

Review

Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

HIV

Who Is at Risk?

Review

Summary

Section 3: Protecting Against Infection

Enter Revisiting Kyle

Preventing Exposure

Exposure Control Plan

Infection Control Practices

Hand Hygiene

Review

Personal Protective Equipment

Review

Sharps

Cough Etiquette

Controls

Clean and Safe Space

Linens, Laundry, and Housekeeping

Review

Accidental Exposure

Kyle Moves Forward

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Transmission of Pathogens

Enter Meet Kyle

Definition of Standard Precautions

Review

Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

HIV

Who Is at Risk?

Review

Summary

Section 3: Protecting Against Infection

Enter Revisiting Kyle

Preventing Exposure

Exposure Control Plan

Infection Control Practices

Hand Hygiene

Review

Personal Protective Equipment

Review

Sharps

Review

Cough Etiquette

Controls

Clean and Safe Space

Linens, Laundry, and Housekeeping

Review

Accidental Exposure

Kyle Moves Forward

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor(s)

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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