DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of latex and its allergenic properties. Learners will will be able to:
- Describe latex and how it is made
- Identify potential allergens at home and work
- Recognize prevalence of latex allergies and risk factors for sensitivity
- Identify types of allergic reactions
- List guidelines for managing and preventing latex allergies at work and/or with patients.
Approved for 2.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Critical Care RN (CCRN): meets the criteria for CCRN Synergy Continuing Education Recognition Point(s) (CERPS) in Category A
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- CA Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
Tags: 2.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, California Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters, CA WC, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Clinical Immunology, Critical Care Registered Nurse, CCRN, Latex Allergies, LPN, LVN, Nurses, Occupational Health Concepts and Care, RN