OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Workers – 2 Hours

Description

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires bloodborne pathogens training for all employees at risk, providing essential knowledge to minimize hazards and promote a safer workplace. This applies to a wide range of professionals, including medical staff, emergency responders, laboratory personnel, and support staff in various settings. In educational and childcare institutions, staff members such as school nurses, emergency responders, and custodians collaborate to ensure a safe environment for students. Additionally, other professions, such as plumbers, electricians, doulas, and spa professionals, need to be mindful of safety risks.

After the OSHA bloodborne pathogens training for Healthcare Workers course, participants will be able to:

• Access a copy of the regulatory standard and understand its contents.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of the epidemiology and symptoms associated with bloodborne diseases.
• Relate the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
• Identify the company’s Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and understand how to obtain a copy of the written plan.
• Recognize tasks and activities involving blood exposure and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIMs).
• Understand the use and limitations of methods to prevent or reduce exposure, including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify the various types of PPE and their proper use, locations, removal procedures, handling, decontamination, and disposal methods.
• Select appropriate PPE for assigned tasks.
• Describe the Hepatitis B vaccine, including its efficacy, safety, method of administration, and benefits. The vaccine will be offered at no cost.
• Outline steps and individuals to contact in emergencies involving human blood or OPIMs.
• Follow procedures for reporting exposure incidents, including available medical follow-up.
• Recognize the employer’s obligation to provide post-exposure evaluation and follow-up after an exposure incident.
• Identify signs, labels, and color-coding as required by the regulatory standard.

Course Fee: $15 / Participant

Target Audience: All Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers

Course Format: An Online Independent Self-Study Program Featuring Engaging Pre-Recorded Presentations Accompanied by Rich Audio and Visual Content.

Course Completion Certificate: A PDF certificate by email within a few hours of completion

Approvals: Biologix Solutions is a Nationally Approved Provider of Online Continuing Education for Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Body Art professionals, and Other Non-healthcare Professionals. Please visit the approvals page for the complete list—click here.