Bloodborne Pathogens

COURSE OVERVIEW

Bloodborne pathogens are organisms such as viruses or bacteria that cause diseases in humans through blood transmission. Some of the most commonly known bloodborne pathogens are syphilis, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is important to understand that bloodborne pathogens can be a safety issue in any workplace where there is a potential for contact with blood or other bodily fluids through injuries, needlesticks, or similar incidents. Our Bloodborne Pathogens online course provides comprehensive training to help prevent and control exposure to these pathogens in the workplace.

The Bloodborne Pathogens course is divided into four sections:

Chapter 1: Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens
Chapter 2: Preventing Transmission and Exposure
Chapter 3: Safe Handling of Sharps and Biohazardous Materials
Chapter 4: Dealing with Exposure Incidents

COURSE TOPICS

To effectively prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, it is vital to understand their different types, how to prevent them, and the procedures for proper clean-up to avoid accidental contraction. By the end of the Bloodborne Pathogens course, you should be able to:

Define what bloodborne pathogens are
Identify common infections and their symptoms
Detect the presence of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
Describe the transmission of bloodborne pathogens
Identify the controls used in engineering and administration to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Outline the procedures to be followed in case of exposure

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 60 minutes

PASS MARK

A score of 80% is required to pass the Bloodborne Pathogens online course and obtain a certificate of completion. If the pass mark is not achieved, the course can be repeated twice.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW