Our Bloodborne Pathogens program includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others. The program assists in satisfying the training requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.

Intended audience:

Any individual or employee who has a reasonable anticipation of contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing designated job duties.

Class Topics:

• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard   

• Specific Bloodborne Pathogens » Hepatitis B Virus » Hepatitis C Virus » Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 

• Hepatitis B Immunization

• Your Company’s Exposure Control Plan » Job Classifications » Communicating a Hazard in the Workplace

• Reducing the Risk of Exposure » Managing an Exposure

• Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens

• Methods to Control the Risks of Exposure » Standard Precautions » Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• When an Exposure Occurs » Post-Exposure Follow-Up » Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

• Housekeeping » Regulated Waste » Contaminated Laundry » Decontaminating Surfaces

Students must attend the entire online presentation AND complete the exam immediately after the presentation with a minimum score of 80% (4 missed questions).  Attendance in the course will be monitored, as will completion of the exam.