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What is Preventing Hepatitis B In The Workplace
If your work brings you in contact with blood or OPIM during work, then you are considered to have occupational exposure and to be at risk of being infected with Hepatitis B virus.
The Preventing Hepatitis B in the workplace online training would help you to understand the dangers posed by the Hepatitis B virus, or HBV, and how you can protect yourself from being infected.
First, we’ll look at what HBV is, and how it’s transmitted. You’ll also learn about the ‘high-risk groups’. Then, you’ll learn about symptoms, markers and acute and chronic Hepatitis B.
As you go through the Preventing Hepatitis B in the workplace online training, we’ll look at the general prevention guidelines. You’ll learn about various precautions that you can take against the HB virus at work.
In the end, we’ll look at the rare scenario of accidental exposure to the HB virus, and how to deal with it.
Course Description
| Category | The Joint Commission |
| Course Name | Preventing Hepatitis B In The Workplace |
| Duration | 30 mins |
| Certificate Included | Yes |
| Languages | English |
| Course Type | Interactive online training |
| Narration | Yes |
| Format | LM-light, SCORM 1.2 |
| Supported Devices | Desktop/Laptop, Tablet, Phone |
| Last Updated | June 30, 2021 |
What you’ll learn
- Understand Hepatitis B Risks and Effects: Explore the risks associated with the Hepatitis B virus and its impact on health.
- Modes of HBV Transmission and Infection: Learn about the different ways the virus spreads and the consequences of infection.
- Phases of HBV Infection and Health Effects: Discover the various stages of HBV infection and how they can affect your well-being.
- Precaution and Prevention for Healthcare Workers: Gain insights into precautionary measures and prevention guidelines specifically tailored for healthcare professionals.
- Post Exposure Measures for Accidental Exposure: Understand the necessary steps to take in the event of accidental exposure to Hepatitis B to ensure safety.
Curriculum
- Prevention of Hepatitis B in workplace
- What is Hepatitis B?
- Statistics of Hepatitis B infection
- Current Scenario of Hepatitis B infection in healthcare
- How HBV transmits
- High risk groups for HBV
- Symptoms of HBV infection
- Serologic markers of HBV
- Immunological markers of HBV
- Acute HB
- Chronic HB
- General guidelines of HB prevention
- Prevention of HBV at workplace
- Immunization against Hepatitis B
- Universal precautions against Hepatitis B
- PPE: Gloves, aprons, and lab coats
- PPE: Goggles and face shields
- PPE: Mouth piece
- Other precautions against HBV
- Control measures against HBV
- Control measures: Equipment precaution
- Control measures: Disposal of waste
- Control measures: Sterilization procedures
- Control measures: Education
- Reporting and follow up in case of accidental follow ups
- Post exposure:
- Post exposure prophylaxis
- Immunization – Vaccination
- Immunizing agents and immunization schedules
- Recommended PEP for per-cutaneous or per mucosal exposure to HBV
- HBV exposure – Potential circumstances
- Conclusion
Who Should Attend?
- Healthcare Workers
- Clinical and Laboratory Personnel
- First Responders
- Infection Control Personnel
- Any Employee at Risk
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