Bloodborne Pathogens
Contact Hours: 1.5
Cost: $12.00
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OSHA the Occupation Safety and Health Administration is a government agency that sets strict guidelines for the management of toxic and hazardous materials. Any organization or employee that has a potential for exposure to blood or other potentially infections materials are required to follow OSHA guidelines to minimize transmission of infection due to exposure to a bloodborne pathogen. This online education course will review the definitions of bloodborne pathogens, transmission, bloodborne illnesses, and the effective means of prevention of transmission of diseases that may be caused by bloodborne pathogens.
Employers must be familiar with the requirements of OSHA in providing and implementing an Exposure Control Plan and setting infection control practices to prevent and reduce the spread of infection in health care settings.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Define bloodborne pathogens.
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Explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted.
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Explain types of bloodborne illnesses.
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Discuss symptoms of bloodborne illnesses.
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List two agencies regulating the prevention and spread of bloodborne illness.
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State when to use standard precautions.
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Discuss when to use personal protective equipment.
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Explain what to do in the event of an exposure to a bloodborne pathogen.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Bloodborne Pathogen Transmissions
Chapter 3: Bloodborne Illnesses
Chapter 4: Signs and Symptoms of Bloodborne Illnesses
Chapter 5: OSHA
Chapter 6: Hand Hygiene
Chapter 7: Personal Protective Equipment
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Gloves
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Gown
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Masks, Eye Protection, Face Shields
Chapter 8: What Can Be Done to Control Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
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Safety Precautions
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Handling Sharps
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Linen and Patient Clothing
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Equipment
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Resuscitating Patient
Chapter 9: Exposure Control
Chapter 10: Summary
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