OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Workers – 2 Hours

Description

If you work in a profession where you may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs), you must learn to safeguard yourself. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Professionals is a training program that OSHA mandates for anyone who may “reasonably anticipate” coming in contact with blood and OPIMs while performing their duties.

Upon completion of this course (OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Professionals), participants will be able to understand:

• OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• How do you access a copy of the regulatory standard and an explanation of its contents?
• Have a general understanding of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases.
• Be able to relate the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
• Be familiar with the company’s Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and company to acquire a copy of the written plan.
• Identify/recognize tasks and other activities involving exposure to blood and OPIMs.
• Understand the use and limitations of methods that prevent or reduce exposure, including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment.
• Identify the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination, and disposal of PPE.
• Select the appropriate PPE for assigned activities.
• Hepatitis B vaccine: Efficacy, safety, method of administration, and the benefits of being vaccinated. The vaccine will be offered free of charge.
• Steps to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving human blood or OPIMs.
• Procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the reporting method and the medical follow-up that will be made available.
• Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up are what the employer is required to provide to the employee following an exposure incident.
• Identify the signs, labels, and color coding required by this rule.

Target Audience: All Healthcare Professionals 

Price: $10 / Participant Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email.

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Approvals: Biologix Solutions LLC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Approved Provider (CEP15746), Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, District of Columbia, West Virginia Board of Nursing Approved Provider (CEBroker 50-12950).

Nursing Continuing Education Courses Approved By Other Board of Nursing are accepted by / satisfy continuing education requirements in the following States (Please refer to State Board of Nursing Rules & Regulations for most current requirements and continuing education hours requirements for your profession): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. For specific information, please get in touch with your State Board of Nursing.