Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens

Overview/Description
This one-hour course will provide you with a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Information presented will help minimize serious health risks to persons who may have personal exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in the workplace. This course has been updated to reflect new legislation for needlesticks in OSHA regulations for Bloodborne Pathogens that went into effect on April 18, 2001. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.

specify the components of an Exposure Control Plan
identify bloodborne pathogens and symptoms of bloodborne diseases
identify modes of transition of bloodborne pathogens
recognize activities in the workplace that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials

Target Audience
Anyone who performs job duties that could bring them into contact with blood or body fluids in the workplace including, but not limited to healthcare workers, emergency medical/first aid responders, or persons cleaning healthcare areas, equipment or devices

Expected Duration
1.0 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Bloodborne Pathogens

identify the traits and symptoms of Hepatitis B.

identify the traits and symptoms of HIV.

identify modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.

identify modes of transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B.

cite preventive controls that reduce or eliminate exposure.

recognize the proper use and handling of personal protective equipment.

recall proper decontamination procedures for blood or other potentially infectious materials.

identify measures to be taken when the skin or eyes are exposed to infectious material.

cite the procedures to follow if an exposure incident occurs.

Course Number: SAH0406