N95 Respirators – Preventing Airborne Disease Transmission

MED-4.2

Working in a medical care facility may be rewarding, but it can also involve certain risks. For example, caring for people infected with communicable diseases puts healthcare workers at greater risk of catching these diseases. This course is designed to give healthcare workers the skills to protect themselves from airborne diseases by using an N95 respirator. Learners who successfully complete this course will display the ability to recognize the purposes and proper use of N95 respirators in a healthcare setting. This course is designed for healthcare workers who may be exposed to various airborne illnesses at work, and can assist employers in meeting OSHA’s requirements on respiratory protection.