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- HIV Structure
- Modes of Transmission
- Occupational Exposures
- Potentially Infectious Body Fluids
- Risk Factors Associated with Increased HIV Infection
- Which of the following does not pose a significant risk for transmitting HIV?
- Practices That Prevent HIV Exposure
- Overview
- Engineering Controls
- Sharps
- Work Practice Controls
- Handwashing
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gloves
- Which of the following are considered the first line of defense against potential exposure to HIV in the laboratory?
- Clinical Management of an HIV Exposure
- If an Exposure Occurs
- Evaluation and Treatment
- Postexposure Prophlaxis (PEP)
- Match the proper first aid with the exposure type.
- Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS Patients
- Attitude and Stigma Associated with HIV/AIDS
- Introduction to HIV/AIDS Stigma
- Counteracting HIV/AIDS Stigma
- Which of the following characteristics below is not considered to be at the root of HIV/AIDS stigma?
- Current Florida Law on AIDS and its Impact on HIV Testing
- Legislative Intent
- Informed Consent
- Confidentiality
- Reporting Results
- Preliminary and Confirmatory Testing
- A healthcare worker who violates the confidentiality provisions of the Florida Statutes commits a misdemeanor of the first degree. What action by the ...
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic
Intended Audience: This course is suitable for all clinical laboratory personnel, especially those working in Florida.
Author information: Barbara Cebulski, MS, MLS(ASCP) has over 40 years of experience in the medical laboratory profession as a technologist, section supervisor, and laboratory manager. She was an Inspection and Technical Specialist for nine years with the College of American Pathologists in the Laboratory Accreditation Program and, until her retirement in 2015, was Program Director for MediaLab, Inc. Barbara holds a Masters in Instructional Technology from Georgia State University.
The author has no conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer information: Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven years before transitioning into his current role as Education Developer at MediaLab by Vastian. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical hematology and interprofessional education.
