Course Details Course # 20014 Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It http://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/infection-control-part-i-why-20014 P1H Register NowPreview Exam CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0 Course Abstract The purpose of this course is to define infection control and outline a clear rationale as to why it must be integrated into audiology practice. This presentation will also focus on initial preparation for implementing an infection control plan. Search Course Listings Browse Course Topics Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam Participants will be able to identify 2 specific reasons why infection control is applicable in audiological practiceParticipants will be able to list at least 3 standard precautions related to infection controlParticipants will be able to differentiate between the terms disinfect and sterilize Time-ordered Agenda 0-5 Minutes Introduction: Review of Objectives 5-10 Minutes What is infection control 5-50 Minutes Why audiologists should care about infection control: how the immune system works (10 min); Lessons learned from HIV (5 min); federal mandates and standard precautions (15 min); Applications to audiology (15 min) including contact with bodily 50-55 Minutes Preparing for infection control plan implementation 55-60 Minutes Summary, Q & A Average Rating (230 Reviews) Most Recent Comments Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on May 10, 2013 It was easy to follow and it was very relevant to what I do all day, everyday. My patient's and my health is very important and this course motivates me to makes sure I follow procedure all the time. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on April 24, 2013 It was somewhat relevant Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on April 8, 2013 The extent of the reaseach put into the preparation. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on April 1, 2013 I liked having the written transcript as well as the presentation available in case something was missed. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on March 31, 2013 Concise and easy to apply Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on March 29, 2013 New ideas about infection control Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on March 27, 2013 awarness and control Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on March 11, 2013 Very readable with interesting information Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on February 26, 2013 completeness Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on February 12, 2013 very informative Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on February 11, 2013 interestingly the amount of information on whats growing on my patientshearing aids Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on February 7, 2013 the quiz followed the readings nicely Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on January 30, 2013 gave background on how infections can enter the body and how they move from one area of the body to another Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on January 14, 2013 The information was specific and to the point. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on January 14, 2013 Good information about infection control. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on January 2, 2013 Presentation was clear, factual and logical. It was interesting. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 31, 2012 Extremely informative and easy to follow and apply to every day clinical setting Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 31, 2012 easy to apply info Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 30, 2012 Good review course Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 30, 2012 Key points made clearly Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 30, 2012 Easy to read Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 29, 2012 Straight-forward presentation of pertinent information. The bacterial analysis on a sample of hearing aids alone was enough to drive home how important infection control is. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 29, 2012 More indepth information outlined on need for infection control practices. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 28, 2012 Easy read yet profound detailed content Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 24, 2012 I learned a lot Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 24, 2012 Great info, very helpful, expertly presented. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 16, 2012 Very well organized, very thorough. Easy to follow. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 14, 2012 Informative. Good review of what I learned in college classes. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 12, 2012 It is information every clinician should know Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 12, 2012 na Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 10, 2012 It was very pertinent and informative Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 10, 2012 Very pertinent subject - well organized and easy to understand. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 8, 2012 organized Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 5, 2012 Great information presented in a very comprehensible format Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on December 1, 2012 Critical information emphasizing the importance of consistent infection control in our daily practice. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on November 29, 2012 text based made it easier to reference & follow. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on November 26, 2012 well organized Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on November 25, 2012 A critically important topic, presented well. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on November 24, 2012 the quality and necessity of the information. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on November 18, 2012 Infection control is critical, not well understood, and needs to be adhered to. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on November 18, 2012 accompanying power point slides including diagrams Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on November 16, 2012 easy read Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on October 30, 2012 Organized and presented in a manner that made it interesting and easy to understand. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on October 28, 2012 Good information Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on October 26, 2012 The course provides a practice every audiologist should be participating in on a daily basis. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on October 22, 2012 The course made me think about my own clinical practices, as well as the practices of the students we have, and the changes we will make going forward. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on October 12, 2012 very detailed but well explained Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on October 11, 2012 The down-to-earth explanations of how organisms travel. Infection Control Part I: Why Audiologists Need to Do It Review by: Member on September 30, 2012 It provided useful information that can be applied to a clinical setting. Course Information This is a Text/Transcript course published on February 17, 2012 which you can save and print. Review Technical Requirements Visit our Contact us page or give us a call if you have questions. Course Presenter A. U. Bankaitis, PhD, FAAA Vice President, Oaktree Products, Inc. A.U. Bankaitis, PhD is Vice President of Oaktree Products, Inc of St. Louis, MO, a multi-line distributor of audiology and hearing health care products. Dr. Bankaitis earned her doctorate from the University of Cincinnati in 1995 where her funded research investigated the effects of varying degrees of HIV on the auditory system. This research naturally led to the area of infection control. Dr. Bankaitis is considered one of the leading experts in this area as it pertains to the hearing industry, authoring numerous infection control publications including the popular text book Infection Control in the Audiology Clinic. none Disclosure: none Continuing Education Information CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0 Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit. Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration. 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Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with Audiology Online. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education. International Hearing Society This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here. Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. 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