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Oct 1, 2026Chemical Hygiene and Spill Management in the Clinical Laboratory
Chemical Hygiene and Spill Management in the Clinical Laboratory is a 1-CE course designed for laboratory professionals. The course provides an overview of infection control principles applicable to phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing, laboratory testing, and routine laboratory activities. Learners will review standard precautions, routes of occupational exposure, hand hygiene, appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe specimen handling, sharps safety, environmental cleaning and disinfection, and strategies for preventing contamination and exposure.
Through examples, knowledge checks, and exposure scenarios, participants will learn how to anticipate hazards and apply appropriate controls before, during, and after laboratory procedures. Upon completion, learners should be better prepared to incorporate consistent infection control practices into daily laboratory workflows and help protect themselves, patients, coworkers, specimens, and the laboratory environment.
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Course Syllabus
Welcome!
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Accreditation Statement
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Why Infection Control Matters
Routes of Exposure
Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Donning and Doffing PPE
Safe Specimen Handling
Sharps Safety
Environmental Contamination
Spills and Exposure Response
Case Study 1: Needlestick
Case Study 2: Eye Splash
Case Study 3: Contaminated Keyboard
Infection Control Checklist
Conclusion
References
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Certification
Choose from a list of project topics or create your own project idea that incorporates all skills learned (e.g., a mini-banking system, personal expense tracker, or inventory manager).
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Tieso is a laboratory educator who loves helping laboratory professionals continue to learn, grow, and explore the ever-evolving world of laboratory science! With teaching experience in phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science (CLS/MLS) programs, Dr. Tieso brings a mix of knowledge, real-world experience, and enthusiasm to continuing education. As an ASCP-certified professional licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Dr. Tieso understands the importance of quality, accuracy, and a little curiosity in the lab!
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