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Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
Learn how bloodborne diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are transmitted, how to use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent exposure, and what to do if an exposure occurs at work or during first aid response. Designed for first responders, healthcare support staff, custodial workers, tattoo/piercing artists and general workplace compliance. Completion certifies course training on exposure control concepts, not a substitute for employer-specific OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard training records or a medical evaluation program.
9h13 lessonsCertificate included
$49.00
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- Verifiable certificate (valid 24 months)
What you'll learn
- Explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted and which fluids carry risk
- Apply standard precautions and select appropriate personal protective equipment
- Safely handle, clean up and dispose of blood and other potentially infectious materials
- Respond correctly to a needlestick or other exposure incident
- Understand employer responsibilities under an exposure control plan
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens · 1 lessons
- Read: Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens7 min
2. How Bloodborne Pathogens Are Transmitted · 1 lessons
- Read: How Bloodborne Pathogens Are Transmitted7 min
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) · 1 lessons
- Read: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)7 min
4. Engineering and Work Practice Controls · 1 lessons
- Read: Engineering and Work Practice Controls7 min
5. Exposure Control Plans and Employer Responsibilities · 1 lessons
- Read: Exposure Control Plans and Employer Responsibilities7 min
6. Responding to a Blood or Body Fluid Spill · 1 lessons
- Read: Responding to a Blood or Body Fluid Spill7 min
7. Needlestick and Exposure Incident Response · 1 lessons
- Read: Needlestick and Exposure Incident Response7 min
8. Special Settings: Tattoo, Piercing and Personal Service Establishments · 1 lessons
- Read: Special Settings: Tattoo, Piercing and Personal Service Establishments7 min
9. Bloodborne Pathogens in First Responder and Community Settings · 1 lessons
- Read: Bloodborne Pathogens in First Responder and Community Settings7 min
10. Hepatitis B, C and HIV: Disease Progression and Treatment Overview · 1 lessons
- Read: Hepatitis B, C and HIV: Disease Progression and Treatment Overview7 min
11. Regulatory Standards and Recordkeeping · 1 lessons
- Read: Regulatory Standards and Recordkeeping7 min
12. Bloodborne Pathogens in Schools and Custodial Work · 1 lessons
- Read: Bloodborne Pathogens in Schools and Custodial Work7 min
13. Final exam · 1 lessons
- Final exam (25 questions)25 min