Bloodborne Pathogens
This training course is designed to give a basic understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of their transmission, methods of prevention, and other pertinent information. Through this course, students will be able to meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Learning Objectives
- General understanding of bloodborne pathogens.
- Understand the types of diseases which can be transmitted through bloodborne pathogens.
- Recognize the symptoms of bloodborne diseases.
- Understand how bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted in the workplace.
Topics Covered
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Hehpatitis B
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Modes of Transmission
- Vehicles of Transmission
- Universal Precautions
- Reducing the Risk
- Signs, Labels, and Color Coding
- Exposure Incident Procedures
- Specific Incident Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
Seat Time
This course has been approved for 1 hour.
Testing
All module quizzes require a 70% score to proceed forward in the course. The final exam must be passed with a 70% to receive a certificate of completion.

