Welcome to the Bloodborne Pathogens Course. This course is intended to help you prepare to address the health concerns inherent in caring for others and the possible damage the microscopic world can inflict. Unlike traditional academic curricula, you will learn actionable ways to practice and prepare for the bacteria and pathogens you may encounter in your career. If you become exposed to bloodborne pathogens, you will have the knowledge to reduce the chances of disease transmission and to protect others, including co-workers and patients, from possible infection. This course consists of the materials and information necessary to protect yourself and those around you from being exposed to blood or blood-containing items that you may come into contact with throughout the course of your job. This training may be required as part of your training for bloodborne pathogens by your employer. In addition, such training is required annually by the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). Your employer will provide you with additional training, which will be referred to as an Exposure Control Plan (ECP), on bloodborne pathogens as indicated by your role and responsibilities in your organization.
In any environment where exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) is a risk, proper training is not just a best practice—it is a requirement. Our Bloodborne Pathogens Certification course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to identify, limit, and prevent exposure to pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
Designed for healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and individuals in high-risk industries like tattooing or custodial work, this course ensures you stay compliant with OSHA standards. We focus on practical safety measures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safe disposal of sharps, and immediate post-exposure protocols.
Pathogen Fundamentals: Understanding the biology and transmission of common bloodborne diseases.
Exposure Control Plans: How to implement and follow a workplace safety plan.
Universal Precautions: Best practices for hand hygiene and the use of protective barriers.
Spill Cleanup & Disposal: Step-by-step procedures for handling biohazardous waste and sharps safely.
Post-Exposure Steps: Essential actions to take immediately following an accidental exposure incident.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to take an active role in reducing bloodborne pathogen transmission in the workplace. While the roles of different employees may have varying levels of patient contact, the potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens is ever-present.
Understand the microscopic world and the specific microorganisms carried in human blood. This lesson defines what bloodborne pathogens are, with a focus on HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV), and explains why workplace education is a legal and ethical necessity.
Understand the microscopic world and the specific microorganisms carried in human blood. This lesson defines what bloodborne pathogens are, with a focus on HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV), and explains why workplace education is a legal and ethical necessity.
Learn exactly how diseases spread in a professional setting. We cover the primary routes of infection—including needle-sticks, splashes to mucous membranes, and contact with broken skin—to help you identify high-risk "at-risk" tasks within your specific job role.
Needles and broken glass pose the highest risk for transmission. This lesson provides step-by-step procedures for the safe handling and disposal of sharps, the use of puncture-resistant containers, and the proper labeling of biohazardous waste using the universal biohazard symbol.
Learn the technical protocols for cleaning up blood spills. We cover the use of EPA-registered disinfectants, the correct "dwell time" for killing pathogens, and the specific sequence of actions required to decontaminate surfaces without spreading the infection.
If an exposure occurs, every second counts. This final lesson outlines the immediate first-aid steps (washing, flushing, and cleaning), the mandatory reporting process to your supervisor, and the medical evaluation and follow-up care provided by your employer.
