Course Details

Course # 20015
Infection Control Part II: What Audiologists Need to Do

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 was to outline requirements of a written infection control plan. This course was designed to provide an overview of considerations in choosing appropriate infection control products and integrating acceptable infection control procedures to ensure compliance with standards.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • Participants will be able to identify at least 3 required elements of a written infection control plan as outlined by OSHA
  • Participants will be able to develop work practice controls for their specific clinic
  • Participants will be able to identify EPA required active ingredients and associated concentrations of approved cold sterilants

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction: Review of objectives
5-20 Minutes Review of Written Infection Control Plan Requirements
20-30 Minutes Work Practice Controls
30-50 Minutes Selecting Appropriate Product
50-55 Minutes Putting it all together
55-60 Minutes Q & A

Average Rating (184 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on May 10, 2013
It was very informative.
Review by: Member on April 25, 2013
It was a little dry.
Review by: Member on April 24, 2013
A well organized and complete course.
Review by: Member on April 4, 2013
There was more information obtained since I took the live course with Dr. Bankaitis a few years ago. I will add this information to what I do at work.
Review by: Member on April 1, 2013
I liked the transcript plus the presentation in order to go back and find information that was missed or wasn't clear.
Review by: Member on March 30, 2013
details infect.control
Review by: Member on March 20, 2013
informative
Review by: Member on March 11, 2013
helped us to implement a infection control program
Review by: Member on February 26, 2013
informing
Review by: Member on February 25, 2013
Very specific information. This is the best on-line CEU course I've ever taken.
Review by: Member on February 13, 2013
Very informative
Review by: Member on February 12, 2013
Nice to have an infection control course specifically designed for audiologists.
Review by: Member on January 30, 2013
the presentation was easy to read and understand
Review by: Member on January 15, 2013
Easy to follow and understand. Accessibility of information.
Review by: Member on December 31, 2012
Informative, good suggestions on how to implement protocols
Review by: Member on December 31, 2012
easy to apply info
Review by: Member on December 30, 2012
I good review course
Review by: Member on December 29, 2012
Completely relevant to workplace. can take what is learned here and apply it directly and immediately to workplace.
Review by: Member on December 28, 2012
It reinforced our infection control techniques already in place
Review by: Member on December 27, 2012
relevant info
Review by: Member on December 26, 2012
I liked the topic.
Review by: Member on December 24, 2012
Very interesting
Review by: Member on December 24, 2012
Detailed, practical expertise, taught in a clear, engaging manner.
Review by: Member on December 16, 2012
Such useful daily clinical information that I never knew in all 20 yrs I have been in practice.
Review by: Member on December 10, 2012
Timely course; well presented and informative.
Review by: Member on December 10, 2012
clear, concise
Review by: Member on December 8, 2012
good, concise info
Review by: Member on December 2, 2012
Very specific information highlighted with examples relevant to audiology.
Review by: Member on November 30, 2012
Good reminders
Review by: Member on November 28, 2012
content and details
Review by: Member on November 26, 2012
well organized
Review by: Member on November 25, 2012
Good presentation of very important material.
Review by: Member on November 18, 2012
It strongly reinforces our role as health care professionals working in a potentially dangerous environment that we have the duty to control.
Review by: Member on November 14, 2012
It provided practical guidelines for infection control, with specific examples.
Review by: Member on October 18, 2012
Concise well written text based so that the student can move at their own pace.
Review by: Member on October 17, 2012
Provided lots of useful information.
Review by: Member on October 12, 2012
learned alot of specific facts
Review by: Member on October 10, 2012
Information provided will really help to develop and implement an infection control plan.
Review by: Member on October 3, 2012
It gave specifics on what needs to be included in a written infection control plan.

Course Information

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Course Presenter

a u bankaitis

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


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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.

Event participation is free, but you must be a CEU Total Access member to complete the exam and earn the continuing education credit.


American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.


Australian College of Audiology

AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 0.1 CEP.


Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario

The Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario (AHIP) represents and guide its members in their practice which include, the testing and selecting, fitting and dispensing hearing instruments and associated devices in the best interest of the hard of hearing of Ontario. Audiology Online is an approved provider of approved educational activities for AHIP Members. One hour of coursework equals 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU).


American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)


British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.


Canadian Academy of Audiology

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.


California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau

Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing professional development credit for hearing aid dispensers as required by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of California.


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. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.

AudiologyOnline.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board to provide CEUs, approval number PDP 267.


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