Latex Allergies: What You Need to Know
Some people have allergic reactions when they use gloves, balloons, or other items that contain latex. People can develop an allergy to latex at work, especially if they wear latex gloves often. This course teaches you about latex allergy, including what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it.
This course provides all staff with knowledge of latex allergies.
Some people have allergic reactions when they use gloves, balloons, or other items that contain latex. People can develop an allergy to latex at work, especially if they wear latex gloves often. This course teaches you about latex allergy, including what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. This course provides all staff with knowledge of latex allergies.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 0.25 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168840.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours.
Describe a latex allergy.
Discuss how to reduce exposure to latex in the workplace.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Latex Allergy
Lisa’s Story
Latex Allergy
Associated Food Allergies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Latex Safety
Latex Products
Methods of Exposure
Workplace Reactions
Latex Allergy Prevention
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Reviewer: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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