BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING
This Online Bloodborne Pathogens Course will guide you through all aspects of bloodborne pathogens, from types of diseases, to protective measures. Our comprehensive course will explain in detail what you need to know, emphasize key points and test your knowledge retention after each module. The course has been designed to meet and exceed Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines, so by completing this course you can improve your knowledge of an often overlooked part of workplace safety.
After completion of this course, you should be able to understand:
- What is HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B & C
- How can you be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Worker and Employer responsibilities
- Preventing Bloodborne Pathogens
- Safe work procedures
Key Points on Bloodborne Pathogens:
- Bloodborne Pathogens are any diseases transmitted through contact with infected blood
- All employers are required to show diligence when training employees
- By taking this online training course employees will achieve OHS compliance
Average Duration: 1.5-2 Hours | |
Printable Certificate Issued On Completion | |
Plastic Proof Of Training Card Available | |
Unlimited Exam Attempts | |
Accepted Across Canada | |
Self-Paced. Available 24/7 | |
Live Student Support | |
Permanent Record of Training | |
User Management Tools Available |
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
Learn about the different types of bloodborne pathogens and their associated risks and treatments including HBV (hepatitis B) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
2. Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens
This chapter covers the transmission of bloodborne pathogens through routes such as contaminated sharps, splash/spray, contaminated inanimate objects, sexual activity, human bites, and injection.
3. Exposure Controls
Students will introduce the different ways to limit or control their exposure to bloodborne pathogens through risk assessments, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, environmental controls, and administrative controls.
4. Safe Work Practices
Chapter 4 teaches students about effective hand hygiene, PPE (Gloves, gowns, face protection), environmental controls, administrative controls, equipment & workspace cleaning, engineering controls, sharps containers, and handling & disposal of sharps.
5. Post Exposure Management
This final chapter will cover the requirements for post exposure management, treatment of exposure sites, reporting, risk factors, testing, baseline results, HBV, HCV,HIV, and counselling.
Bulk Discounts. Free Tools.
Depending on how many training credits you purchase, you may receive a discount. Once purchased, training credits may be used to assign training to users in your account or held for future use.
In addition to the training that you purchase, you will also have access to a number of free training management tools. These tools allow you to add and manage users in your account, distribute training courses, view training progress, print certificates, view records of training, and create customized certification reports to ensure your users are always in compliance.
Additional Services
We put our team of professionals to work to build solutions that improve results, save time, relieve your budget and keep your people safe. In addition to our training programs, we also provide Consulting Services, Train The Trainer Solutions, Course Authoring, and Integration services.