Professional Responsibility: OSHA and Infection Control for a Safe Eye Care Practice - Optometry Continuing Education, 1 Hour
Professional Responsibility: OSHA and Infection Control for a Safe Eye Care Practice - Optometry Continuing Education, 1 Hour
- Approved for CE: Yes
- Self-Paced Reading Format
- Instant Certificate & Reporting
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Approved for 1 Hour for CE Broker
Here's How Simple It Is:
- Read the material online
- Complete the quiz online
- Get your certificate and earn hours towards your license renewal
- Access Optometry automatically reports your completions to COPE and your state board (if applicable) within 7 days
Course Outcome
≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in creating a safer clinical environment by effectively applying standards for workplace safety and sanitation.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the federal OSHA regulations that apply to optometric settings and how to implement them into day-to-day operations.
- Identify sources of infection risk in eye care and apply evidence-based protocols for preventing disease transmission between patients, staff, and providers.
- Properly classify, disinfect, or sterilize clinical tools and surfaces based on contact level with patients’ eyes and skin.
- Manage hazardous waste and sharps disposal according to OSHA-compliant standards for safety and documentation.
Who Should Enroll?
- Doctors of Optometry (ODs): Eye care professionals seeking to strengthen infection control measures, meet OSHA compliance, and reduce liability in their clinical practice.
- Optometric Staff and Technicians: Clinical team members responsible for patient care, instrument disinfection, or waste handling who need to align with OSHA standards and safety procedures.
Course Codes
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COPE Activity Number: This is a CE Broker exclusive course
CE Broker: 1355286
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