COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This Certificate of Veterinary Healthcare OSHA Proficiency (CVHOP) course covers important hazards prevention and OSHA safety principals that should be reviewed by all staff working in animal care environments.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

* Understand Hazards Prevention Best Practices at Veterinary Sites
* Describe Standard OSHA Guidelines in Animal Care Environments
* Explain Environmental Safety at Animal Care Sites
* Identify Needle and Sharps Safety at Veterinary Sites
* Identify Personal Protective Equipment in Veterinary Environments
* Recognize Bloodborne Pathogens Prevention at Veterinary Sites
* Identify the Infection Control Plan

AVERAGE STUDY TIME: 1-2 hours

AUDIENCE: This program is intended as a professional development course of study for providers, practice managers, consultants, medical staff and students in veterinary programs.

ABOUT THIS COURSE:

APPROVAL: This program 1208-33179 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 1.00 CE Credits (1.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 1.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (1.00 max). Participants should verify recognition with their state board(s) and should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education.

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