2023 Bloodborne Pathogens

This lesson covers the requirements for annual bloodborne pathogens training as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA). It is designed to prepare providers to comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) guidelines regarding risks and precautions associated with exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

Target Audience

Prehospital EMS providers

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the employer requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard
  • Explain the chain of infection as it applies to bloodborne diseases
  • Identify the risk of exposure to blood and OPIM
  • Discuss bloodborne diseases of concern to health care practitioners in the United States, including types, modes of transmission, prevention strategies, and exposure control
  • Identify how standard precautions protect against bloodborne pathogens
  • Describe the various personal protective equipment (PPE), work practices, and engineering controls that can reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Explain procedures for reporting and follow-up after an exposure incident
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
Course opens: 
02/01/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Aurora South WI EMS Staff

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit

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