Intro to Bloodborne Pathogens
In this Introductory section of your bloodborne pathogens course, we'll be breaking down some things you can expect to learn in the course: how to protect yourself or other employees from getting bloodborne diseases, what potential diseases you could get by coming into contact with blood and other bodily fluids, and what to do if someone at your workplace comes into contact with blood and bodily fluids. Then we'll get into some specifics of how bloodborne pathogens are spread.
Types of Bloodborne Diseases
In this section of your bloodborne pathogens course, you'll be learning about specific diseases -- HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, and skin diseases. We will be specifically introducing you to some important statistics, the signs and symptoms of each, some important takeaways to keep in mind, along with some additional information on each that you may find useful.
Engineering and Work Practice Controls
This section of your bloodborne pathogens course deals entirely with work practices that you can take to limit your exposure to infectious diseases. You will learn about regulated waste, body fluid cleanup, glove removal, proper handwashing techniques, and exposure incident and reporting. While some of the lessons may appear elementary, they are nonetheless vital to ensuring a safe workplace.
Course Details
1 hour and 2 minutes
English and Español
Roy Shaw
English and Español
ProBloodBorne at a Glance
- Learn about bloodborne pathogens and how they are spread.
- Familiarize yourself with the most threatening bloodborne diseases.
- Equip yourself with practices for reducing your risk of infection.
- Review the proper procedures for handling and reporting an incident.
- Ensure your business is compliant and avoid costly fines.
- Keep your workplace safe from life-threatening infections.