Florida – Bloodborne Pathogens for Florida Body Piercer (Annual Refresher Course)

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Florida Department of Health Approved – Click Here

Bloodborne Pathogens for Florida Body Piercer – Annual Refresher Course (Not an Initial Course)

Proof of Initial Certification Requirements: Click Here Must Provide Initial Certification to take Annual Refresher Course. Student Verification System – Guidelines

Bloodborne Pathogens for Florida Body Piercer: Every Year After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the Florida Body Piercing Act, how they apply to body piercing salons, and the need for bloodborne pathogens and infection control training for piercing artists.
• Know the minimum sanitary and safety requirements related to the design and operation of body piercing salons and temporary establishments, as those terms are defined in Section 381.0075(2), F.S. Body piercing salons shall also comply with Section 381.0075, F.S., and Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C.
• Understand how cross-contamination and contact transmission occur in shops.
• Identify common bloodborne pathogens, their path of transmission, and disease symptoms.
• Know the standard precautions and available PPEs to prevent transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens & Common Skin Infections.
• Know the basics of infection control, sterilization, autoclave, and aseptic techniques used to sterilize jewelry & instruments in piercing shops.
• Know the steps to take following an exposure incident.
• Understand biomedical waste disposable requirements in the State of Florida.

You must provide proof of completion of the Initial Course before taking the Refresher Course. In Florida, operators and piercers, as defined in section 381.0075, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-19.002, Florida Administrative Code, respectively, must complete an Initial Formal Training Course before licensure of a body piercing salon or practicing body piercing in Florida.

After that, operators and piercers may complete an Initial Formal Training Course or a Refresher Course annually. Please note that an Initial Formal Training Course must be completed before completing a Refresher Course in accordance with section 64E-19.007, Florida Administrative Code.