Course details
Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments
Course Overview
This online Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments provides essential information while assisting first responder organizations in fulfilling the training requirements contained in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Bloodborne diseases continue to pose major health problems. Increasing infection rates for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are now making them as serious a concern as HIV, the virus which can often lead to AIDS. So it, more important than ever for employees to understand the hazards of bloodborne pathogens, the policies and practices that can prevent their transmission, and the OSHA regulations that address them. Areas covered in the course include HIV, Hepatitis and sources of infection, the Exposure Control Plan, biohazard labeling, reducing the risk of exposure, personal protective, equipment, Hepatitis vaccinations, post-exposure procedures and more. Using a powerful combination of audio, full-motion video, text and colorful graphics, this course provides the most cost-effective safety and regulatory compliance training available today. The course is divided into a number of logical sections so information is easily understood... and retained.
Topics Covered
- HIV, Hepatitis and sources of infection
- The Exposure Control Plan
- Biohazard labeling
- Reducing the risk of exposure
- Personal protective equipment
- Hepatitis vaccinations
- Post-exposure procedures
- And more
This course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
