Course details
Bloodborne Pathogens Online
If your job duties include even occasional contact with blood or other infectious materials, you are at risk for contracting potentially deadly, incurable diseases. Take this course to learn what bloodborne pathogens are and how you can protect yourself from them.
Course Overview
If your job duties include even occasional contact with blood or other infectious materials, you are at risk for contracting potentially deadly, incurable diseases. Take this course to learn what bloodborne pathogens are and how you can protect yourself from them.
Ideal learners include anyone who may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, including healthcare workers, custodians, maintenance staff, research personnel and construction workers.
Topics Covered
- Know what bloodborne pathogens are
- Recognize symptoms and treatments for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Identify how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted
- Remember to assume that all blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) are contaminated and handle them accordingly
- Recall safe handling procedures for blood and OPIM
- Recall emergency procedures for blood or OPIM exposure
This course takes approximately 20 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
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