Table of Contents

Preface. 1. Introduction to Infection Control. 2. Legal Issues. 3. The Disease Process. 4. The Immune System. 5. Protection from Communicable Disease in the Workplace. 6. Protection from Infectious Agents Used as Weapons. 7. Exposure Determination. 8. Post Exposure. Bibliography. Appendix A Diseases of Concern. Appendix B Answers to Questions for Discussion. Appendix C Glossary. Index.

About the Author

Mike Kennamer, Ed.D., NRP, currently serves as director of workforce development at Northeast Alabama Community College, where he previously served as chair of the skills training division and director of the EMS department. Kennamer has authored several books and video series, and has contributed to a number of projects, including both print and web-based projects. His experience in teaching in and administering a variety of allied health programs gives him a strong foundation from which to write. Kennamer also serves as President/CEO of Kennamer Media Group, a content development and content management company whose core values include integrity, quality and focus.

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Preface. 1. Introduction to Infection Control. 2. Legal Issues. 3. The Disease Process. 4. The Immune System. 5. Protection from Communicable Disease in the Workplace. 6. Protection from Infectious Agents Used as Weapons. 7. Exposure Determination. 8. Post Exposure. Bibliography. Appendix A Diseases of Concern. Appendix B Answers to Questions for Discussion. Appendix C Glossary. Index.