Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure to a potentially life-threatening bloodborne pathogen isn’t likely to happen to the average employee, but because the severity of even just one case is so high, this short online course is a must. Employees will learn the basics about bloodborne pathogens and will gain an appreciation for the enormous impact a single small slip up can have on their own well being.
Course Specifics
- Estimated Course Duration: 35 minutes
- Compliance Period: 1 year
- Number of Modules: 6
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Course Outline
This course is broken into 5 modules and a final exam.
- Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Common bloodborne pathogens
- Understanding frequency vs. severity
- Exposure possibilities for various departments
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Common types of PPE
- Proper Blood Cleanup
- Spills on non-carpeted floors
- Spills on carpeted floors
- Spills on furniture
- Spills on or near pools
- Spills outdoors
- Proper Handwashing
- Steps to take after contact
- Steps to Take After Contact
- Clean the exposed area
- Seek medical attention
- Document the incident