Bloodborne Pathogens awareness program includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others.

Who should take this course?

Any employee who has a reasonable anticipation of contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing designated job duties, including but not limited to:

Healthcare workers, Public safety personnel, Housekeeping and custodial workers, Educational and correctional workers, designated first aid providers

Topics:

There are many jobs we, as employees, are dying to get, But there are none worth dying for. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimates that more than 5.6 million workers in health care and related occupations such as nurses, custodians, maintenance staff and research personnel are at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Bloodborne Pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Materials

Safety and Prevention in the Workplace

Exposure Incidents and Follow Up

Course Sample:

“Both blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) may contain bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are bacteria and viruses present

in the blood and body fluids of an infected person that can cause disease to others. The following tables contain essential information about bloodborne pathogens and OPIM”

Bloodborne Pathogens Brochure

Call to Schedule Training (208) 991-2770