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Course Title: | Latex Allergies |
| Category: | 69 | |
| Credits: | 0.5 | |
| Objectives: | After completing this course, participants should be able to: • Explain what latex is • Describe a latex allergy • List who is most at risk of an allergy • List what are the symptoms and reactions of a latex allergy • Review steps to take to prevent latex reactions | |
| Description: | Healthcare workers are at a higher risk of experiencing a potentially life-threatening latex allergy due to their increased level of exposure. The course explains what latex is, the types of reactions to latex, who is at risk, symptoms of allergy, and how to minimize the risk of allergic reactions. Keywords: Allergies, latex, gloves, personal protective equipment | |
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