905: Latex Allergy (N)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Define and discuss what is meant by “latex”.
2. Identify the various items containing latex that may be found in the healthcare setting.
3. List and discuss the types of allergic reactions to latex that can be seen in the workplace.
4. Identify and discuss the steps that can be taken to minimize those.

(23 pages)