American Healthcare Academy Bloodborne Pathogen Course

Details

Bloodborne course includes sessions on transmissions of pathogens, handling exposure, and protection from pathogens. The course follows OSHA guidelines and is valid for 1 year.

Topics Covered

What bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are,
How BBPs are transmitted,
How to protect yourself from exposure,
How to act if you are exposed,
How to clean an infected area, and
How to report an incident by following your *company’s exposure control plan

Learning Objectives

This course is designed to meet OSHA guidelines as outlined in the “Bloodborne Pathogens Standard” (29 CFR 1910.1030).

It is intended for individuals who need OSHA compliant training, including health care providers, tattoo artists, teachers, day care workers, housekeeping personnel and general workplace employees.

This course will provide you with information needed to help protect yourself and others should you be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) at the workplace.

Target Audience

Healthcare Professionals Educators and Childcare Providers, Corporate and Workplace Training, General Public and Community Members

Additional credit info

CPRAEDCourse.com, operated by the American Health Care Academy (AHCA), offers a range of online CPR, First Aid, and advanced life support courses that provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) credits. These courses are jointly accredited by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, which holds accreditations from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).