Bloodborne Pathogens – Online

This bloodborne pathogens course is ideal for workers who are expected to make direct or indirect contact with blood and other infectious materials. All such employees are obligated to complete a coursework and certification in bloodborne pathogens – as well as other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

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What you will learn:

This bloodborne pathogens course is ideal for workers who are expected to make direct or indirect contact with blood and other infectious materials. All such employees are obligated to complete a coursework and certification in bloodborne pathogens – as well as other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict rules in effect to help protect the health and safety of everyday workers in various sectors. CHC Training is proud to offer a comprehensive Bloodborne Pathogens Certification course, which teaches workers how to exercise precautions for preventing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens. Students will also learn how to identify risk factors and treatment options if unwarranted contact was made.

The types of employees that need special certification and training in Bloodborne Pathogens include:

  • First aid rescuers – including paramedics and EMTs
  • Health care professionals – including physicians, dentists, and nurses
  • Lab technicians – who handle bodily fluids every workday
  •  Janitorial staff – responsible for cleaning medically hazardous waste
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CHC Training’s Bloodborne Pathogens course complies with the regulations and outlines of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen’s Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), and also teaches students the best ways to protect themselves from contracting bloodborne pathogens in high-risk medical environments.

There are a host of bloodborne pathogens to keep in mind when handling blood and other bodily fluids. This Bloodborne Pathogens training course pays special focus to:

  • Hepatitis A, B, C Virus
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Students will learn how these viruses are most commonly transmitted, including by cut, needle sticks, abrasions, and other modes. Students will also study the types of fluids to avoid touching with bare hands, including:

  • Semen
  • Pleural Fluid
  • Synovial Fluid
  • Vaginal Fluid
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid

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