Course Overview

Latex allergy has become a major health concern since it was first recognized in the late 1970s, with an estimated 8-12 percent of healthcare workers affected by latex sensitivity. Healthcare workers face repeated exposure to latex gloves and medical products containing natural rubber latex, putting them at risk for reactions ranging from irritant contact dermatitis to immediate, potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. Many workers don’t realize that repeated exposure can lead to sensitization, turning harmless gloves into a serious occupational hazard that can end careers and cause permanent health effects.

This course informs healthcare workers about products and practices that can trigger latex allergies and how to reduce exposure risk. Employees learn what latex is and the distinction between natural and synthetic rubber, which occupations and populations are at highest risk, the three types of latex reactions (irritant dermatitis, Type IV delayed hypersensitivity, Type I immediate hypersensitivity) and their symptoms, diagnostic methods for latex allergy, and prevention strategies including non-latex alternatives and proper glove selection.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing this course, your employees will be able to:

✓ Describe what latex is and distinguish between natural rubber latex and synthetic rubber

✓ List occupations and populations at highest risk for developing latex allergy

✓ Explain why latex allergy prevalence has increased dramatically over the past 30 years

✓ Identify common latex-containing products in healthcare settings beyond gloves

✓ Describe three types of latex reactions including irritant dermatitis and immediate hypersensitivity

✓ Recognize symptoms ranging from skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylaxis

✓ Identify diagnostic methods used to determine latex allergy including skin tests and blood tests

✓ Apply prevention strategies to reduce or eliminate latex exposure risks

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives

Scope of latex allergy in healthcare, impact on workers and patients, course objectives, and overview of latex allergy prevention

Lesson 2: A Closer Look at Latex

What latex is, natural rubber latex vs. synthetic rubber, latex proteins as allergens, why latex allergy increased, occupations at risk, populations at risk, and common latex products

Lesson 3: Latex Reactions and Symptoms

Irritant contact dermatitis, Type IV delayed hypersensitivity, Type I immediate hypersensitivity, cross-reactivity with certain foods, and risk factors for sensitization

Lesson 4: Diagnosis and Prevention

Diagnostic methods, prevention for workers, prevention for facilities, and emergency response to reactions

Who This Course Is For

👨‍⚕️ Clinical Healthcare Workers

Nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals with frequent glove use

🔬 Laboratory Personnel

Lab technicians and phlebotomists using latex gloves regularly

🧹 Environmental Services

Housekeeping staff using latex gloves for cleaning duties

🍽️ Food Service Workers

Dietary staff using latex gloves for food preparation

🏥 Operating Room Staff

Surgical teams with high-volume latex glove exposure

👥 All Healthcare Employees

Anyone who may use latex products or work near latex-sensitive individuals

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their latex allergy awareness training for workplace safety programs.

The course includes assessments that verify understanding of latex sources, reaction types, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee files and occupational health documentation.

Supports Compliance With:

  • OSHA General Duty Clause obligations
  • NIOSH latex allergy prevention recommendations
  • Healthcare facility employee health requirements
  • Occupational health and safety programs
  • Joint Commission environment of care standards
  • Workers’ compensation risk reduction initiatives

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Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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PROTECT YOUR WORKFORCE FROM LATEX ALLERGY

Give Healthcare Workers the Knowledge to Recognize and Prevent Latex Sensitization

Latex allergy can develop suddenly after years of exposure, ending careers and causing serious health consequences. Protect your employees with comprehensive latex allergy awareness training covering risk factors, reaction types, symptom recognition, and prevention strategies including non-latex alternatives.

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