Description

This CEU explains antibiotic resistance, how drug-resistant bacteria develop, and how they spread in community and healthcare settings. You’ll learn protective measures to reduce your exposure risk while performing collections, mobile visits, or working in shared public spaces.

Developed for caregivers, this CEU is highly relevant for collectors, mobile healthcare workers, DNA technicians, and onsite lab personnel.

Why Collectors Need This:

• You visit homes, workplaces, and environments with unknown risks
• You contact high-touch surfaces and shared equipment
• Exposure is possible during fingerprinting, DNA, or specimen collection
• Resistance makes infections harder to treat—prevention is key

Topics Covered:

• What drug-resistant bacteria are
• How resistance develops
• Common resistant organisms
• Community vs. healthcare-associated risks
• Reducing exposure
• Protecting clients

What You’ll Learn:

• How drug-resistant bacteria spread
• How to protect yourself during collections
• How to prevent cross-contamination
• How to apply infection control principles in field settings

What You Receive:

✔ CE Credit Hours: 1
✔ Completion Certificate
✔ Mobile-friendly access