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Bloodborne Pathogens: First Responders
Protect yourself from bloodborne diseases as a first responderPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 12 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 12 Lessons · 26m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Exposure to bloodborne diseases is a serious concern in every work environment. This course provides bloodborne pathogens training online and will guide you in protecting yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens including: HIV, Hepatitis and others. In this bloodborne pathogen training video, you'll learn how exposure can occur in first responder environments, regulations and required procedures designed to protect you from exposure, and what to do if exposure occurs.
What You'll Learn
- Identify HIV, Hepatitis, and other bloodborne pathogens along with their sources of infection
- Recognize how exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur in first responder environments
- Apply the Exposure Control Plan, labeling, and required procedures designed to protect you from exposure
- Reduce exposure through work practices, housekeeping, and proper materials and equipment
- Use personal protective equipment and understand vaccination for protection
- Follow the correct accidental exposure and post-exposure procedures if exposure occurs
Key Takeaways
- Exposure to bloodborne diseases is a serious concern in every work environment.
- This course provides bloodborne pathogens training online to help you protect yourself from exposure to pathogens including HIV and Hepatitis.
- It explains how exposure can occur in first responder environments and the regulations and required procedures designed to protect you.
- It covers methods of reducing exposure through work practices, housekeeping, materials and equipment, personal protective equipment, and vaccination.
- It teaches what to do if exposure occurs, including accidental exposure and post-exposure procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is bloodborne pathogens training for first responders, covering how exposure can occur in first responder environments.
What bloodborne pathogens does the course cover?
It covers protecting yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens including HIV, Hepatitis, and others.
What will I learn about protecting myself from exposure?
You'll learn the regulations and required procedures designed to protect you, including the Exposure Control Plan, labeling, work practices, housekeeping, materials and equipment, personal protective equipment, and vaccination.
What does the course teach about handling an exposure?
It teaches what to do if exposure occurs, including accidental exposure and post-exposure procedures.
What format is this course delivered in?
It is provided as online bloodborne pathogens training, including a training video, organized into lessons from Introduction through a final Review.
