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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Category: Administration & Public Health

EMS Mortuary Services: Waste Streams

By the end of this module, the learner will be able to understand how to handle solid vs. liquid waste, identify best-practices for waste segregation, and understand how to have waste integration with the facility you are working with.

Oct 14, 2020

EMS Mortuary Services: Packaging & Transport of Belongings & Specimens – Laws & Regulations

This module describes the applicable laws, guidelines, and regulations in the shipping and/or transport of biological specimens and personal belongings contaminated with a highly infectious diseases.

Oct 14, 2020

EMS Mortuary Services: Patient Isolation Units

This module describes the common components of a Patient Isolation Unit (PIU) and special considerations for their use and preparations before use of the PIU to increase response time when clinical conditions change. It also details the process of loading and unloading a patient with considerations for patient safety and comfort.

Oct 14, 2020

Laboratory Safety

This module serves as a comprehensive review of laboratory safety and practices. It provides training not only on personal laboratory safety but also training to ensure a safe working environment for all.

Jul 1, 2020

Managing Highly Hazardous Communicable Diseases: Identify, Isolate, Inform

Upon completion of this module the learner will describe the process for identifying, isolating, and informing on patients suspected of having a highly hazardous communicable disease and apply the screening process to identify patients under investigation.

Jan 3, 2020

Caring for the Patient Who Is Using Medical Marijuana: Indications, Side Effects, and Safety Considerations

This module will provide basic information for health care providers caring for patients who may be using medical marijuana. This module will provide introductory, unbiased information on medical marijuana including: basic cannabis pharmacology, indications for use, side effects, and evidence-based safety considerations when caring for patients using cannabis products. 

Apr 12, 2019