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Oct 16, 2026Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This course reviews infection control principles, regulatory requirements, PPE selection and use, hand hygiene, sharps safety, biohazardous handling, spill response, engineering controls, incident reporting, and laboratory safety culture.
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Welcome!
Conflict of Interest
Accreditation Statement
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Why Infection Control Matters
Regulatory Standards
CLIA and Laboratory Procedures
Standard Precautions and Universal Precautions
Modes of Transmission
Risk Assessment Before the Procedure
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Selecting PPE by Risk
PPE: Important Principles
Donning PPE
Doffing PPE
Hand Hygiene
Soap and Water vs. Alcohol Based Hand Rub
Glove Use
Preventing Cross-Contamination
Sharps Safety
Sharps Containers
Broken Glass and Contaminated Objects
Biohazardous Material Handling
Specimen Collection and Transport
Engineering Controls
Biosafety Cabinets and Aerosol Risk
Centrifuge Safety
Spill Prevention
Spill Response
Spill Response: Important Considerations
Incident Reporting
Near-Miss Reporting
Exposure Incident Response
Environmental Cleaning and Decontamination
Laboratory Work Practices
Safety Culture
Communication and Psychological Safety
Training and Competency
Continuous Improvement
Scenario
Takeaways
Practical Safety Checklist
Conclusion
References
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Certification
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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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