Common Hazardous Materials

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Kimberlee Emfield Rowett, DNP (c), MSN, MBA, RN

Course Overview

Designed primarily for nurses at any level of education and training including LVNs/LPNs, RNs, and APRNs, this course will introduce hazardous materials most commonly used in the healthcare setting. Safety considerations, safe disposal, and other pertinent information will be covered to assist the nurse in providing safe working environments for healthcare workers and patients alike.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Hazardous Materials
  3. Hazardous Materials in Healthcare
  4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  5. Hazard Communication Standard
  6. Personal Protective Equipment
  7. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. List hazardous materials used in the healthcare setting.
  2. Summarize hazardous material precautions and safety concerns.
  3. Apply hazardous materials precautions in various healthcare settings.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.