Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens Self-Paced

Hours: 0.75
# Course Code: REL-ALL-0-UBBPATH-R1

Exposure and injury prevention is the responsibility of every employee. Knowing what is in your organization's Exposure Control Plan (or ECP) and adhering to it is a great step forward in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace.

The goal of this course is to provide all staff with an overview of bloodborne pathogens.

This course aligns with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

Course Description

Exposure and injury prevention is the responsibility of every employee. Knowing what is in your organization's Exposure Control Plan (or ECP) and adhering to it is a great step forward in maintaining a safe and injury free workplace.

The goal of this course is to provide all staff with an overview of bloodborne pathogens.

This course aligns with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

California Board of State and Community Corrections

0.75 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.75 STC credit hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-UBBPATH-R1

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Recognize bloodborne pathogens, or BBPs, and potential BBP hazards.
Describe how to prevent BBP transmission.
Decide what to do during a workplace exposure.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Transmission

Bloodborne Pathogens

Exposure Control Plan

Universal Precautions

Engineering Controls

Work Practice Controls

Sharps Safety

PPE

Hazard Communication

Hepatitis B Vaccination

Review

Post-Exposure Follow-Up

Medical Consultation and Treatment

Report and Document

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Expert Reviewer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.

Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens Self-Paced

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California Board of State and Community Corrections

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