AEROSOL TRANSMISSIBLE DISEASES (OSX 934) (1.6 CEUs)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers information essential to controlling aerosol transmissible disease risks and complying with this standard. Topics included are exposure control programs, engineering and work practice controls, respirators and training.

AUDIENCE:
The Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) standard was issued on October 22, 2009 by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration.   It will affect workplaces such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, prisons, homeless shelters, clinics, medical offices, drug treatment programs, and laboratories. It will also cover paramedics and other emergency medical service providers.

REQUIRED TEXT
Cal/OSHA Standards – Section 5199 (Aerosol Transmissible Diseases)

PREREQUISITES
None

LEARNING OUTCOMES OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to

• Recognize Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards
• Describe methods of disease transmission
• Define infection control programs
• Manage disease risk to patients and visitors in a hospital setting
• Design a respiratory protection program