Bloodborne Pathogen
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The Federal OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard was published in 1991. It was designed to reduce and minimize the potential for occupational exposure to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or more commonly referred to HIV, the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and other human Bloodborne pathogens. This audio/visual training program combines photographs, animation and voice over text to make retention of the material easier. The course will inform you about precautions you must take to eliminate the risk of infectious diseases that can be contracted through exposure and the proper methods of handling potential contaminants. A test, consisting of simple, multiple choice questions will follow in order to ensure that you have achieved the basic knowledge need to properly handle potential exposures. THE FULL COURSE CURRICULUM IS DESCRIBED BELOW.
1 Year Certification - 19.95
- Your Full Color Certificate, Suitable For Framing, Will be available for printing IMMEDIATELY, along with a computer generated wallet card (no additional cost)..
- Professional Wallet Card Mailed Within 24 Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction - Introduction for layout of course material and testing
Training Requirements - OSHA Standard information
Key Elements of the Standard - OSAH Standard Explained
Regulatory Definitions - An approach to prevention of Bloodborne Pathogen transmissions that involves: Blood, Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM), Human Body Fluid, OPIM in detail.
Occupational Exposure - Explanation of Occupational Exposure defined; Exposure Determination & Methods of Compliance. Engineering Controls, including sharps disposal containers, self-sheathing needles, , needless systems, Exposure Determination.
Methods of Compliance - Universal Precautions, Work Practices, Engineering Controls, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Housekeeping Procedures (Regulated Medical Waste Disposal, HBV Vaccination, Post-Exposure Follow Up, Hazard Communicating and Training. Sharps Containers, Mechanical Pipettes, Containment Devices, Chemical & Mechanical Filters and Work Practice Controls.
Sharps Handling and Disposal - Needles Syringes and Other Sharps, Uncontaminated Broken Glass and Laboratory Glassware
Additional Controls - Eating, Drinking or Smoking in the Workplace, Cosmetics, Contact Lenses, Aerosol Generation, Medical Waste Containers
Disinfection - Autoclaving, Chemical Disinfection, Aseptic Technique, Chemical Use
Epidemiology - HBV and Exposure Routes, Hepatitis B Virus, Risk of Infection, HBV Incubation Period, HBV Signs and Symptoms, Hepatitis B Vaccination OSHA Standard, Hepatitis C and Exposure Routes, Occupational Exposures to HCV, Same categories as HBV. HIV - Same subcategories as HBV & HCV. HIV, Immunodeficiency and AIDS, ARC (Aids Related Complex) Symptoms, AIDS Symptoms, Exposure Incidents
Biohazard Precautions - Warning Labels, Biohazard Signs
Personal Protective Equipment: Purpose and Types - Gloves, Goggles, Masks, Face Shields, Personal Protective Clothing
