About this course
This course equips healthcare and public safety professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to identify bloodborne pathogens, understand their transmission, implement effective prevention strategies, and respond appropriately to occupational exposures. Learners will explore OSHA standards, major bloodborne diseases, universal precautions, safe work practices, and post-exposure protocols, ensuring compliance and safety in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and its key requirements
- Identify common bloodborne pathogens and their health risks
- Explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted and what increases exposure risk
- Recognize symptoms and progression of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis
- Apply universal precautions and select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Demonstrate proper hand hygiene and safe handling of sharps
- Distinguish between regulated and unregulated waste and follow correct disposal procedures