Bloodborne Pathogens
Basic - Intended Audience HSI’s Bloodborne Pathogens course is ideal for 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.
Duration: 2hrs
Environment: In Person
$40.00
Fee
Christine, Anthony Trivette, Jim Greene
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There are no upcoming classes scheduled for this course.
Description
HSI's Bloodborne Pathogens training program includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others. This bloodborne pathogens certification course assists in satisfying the training requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
• Speci c Bloodborne Pathogens
– Hepatitis B Virus
– Hepatitis C Virus
– Human Immunode ciency Virus (HIV)
• Hepatitis B Immunization
• Your Company’s Exposure Control Plan
– Job Classi cations
– 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
Types
Basic, Medical Other
Requirements
Student certification requirements
• Evaluation of the core knowledge objectives is
accomplished by informal observation and questions
throughout the training.
• Written evaluation: Only necessary if required by a regulatory agency