Introduction
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Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of infectious diseases during the performance of their duties. Several biological hazards can pose a significant risk to healthcare workers if they are not properly controlled.
This course takes a closer look at three of the most common biological hazards healthcare workers are exposed to, including Legionellosis, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and tuberculosis.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Define Legionellosis and describe the two types of illnesses exposure to the Legionella bacteria can cause. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe the symptoms of Legionellosis, the causes, how they spread, and preventive strategies. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Define MRSA and describe its symptoms, causes, how it spreads, and preventive strategies. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Define tuberculosis, its symptoms, causes, how it spreads, infection control, and treatment. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)