Bloodborne Pathogens

This course helps employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees and minimize the possibility of employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

This course covers:

• Characteristics of HIV, HBV, and HCV and the diseases they cause
• Elements of an exposure control plan
• How to prevent direct contact with or infection from blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials
• How to handle exposure incidents
• Signs, labels, and color-coding used to warn of biohazards and bloodborne pathogens
• Basic requirements of a Sharps Injury Log, exposure and medical records, and retention and access to these records