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Decontamination and Disinfection of Laboratory Surfaces

Decontamination and Disinfection of Laboratory Surfaces (1033)
In the laboratory, there are many pathogens that are encountered, so proper decontamination and disinfection is critical to keeping both the environment and the workforce safe. The selection of an appropriate antimicrobial product and adherence to the product label instructions are critical to ensuring their proper performance. The enclosed guidance originates from the CDC and NIH to comply with appropriate standards.
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At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:
  • Provide a brief overview of the antimicrobial products under US regulation.
  • List the mechanisms behind environmentally mediated transmission of infection.
  • Recall the principles of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
  • Define decontamination, listing the different types and procedures.

Provider #: 50-2256
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Course #: 20-1291338



P.A.C.E Provider #: 511
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Continuing Education Unlimited is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.

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California Dept of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services

Our Laboratory courses are accepted by The California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services, when the course also has an ASCLS P.A.C.E. #.

Accrediting Agency #: 0001
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Hours
 1.0
Level
 Intermediate
Course Code
 LAB1033
Author
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institutes of Health
Profession
 Laboratory
Category
 Safety
Last Reviewed
 03/01/2025
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