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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens: Healthcare Worker

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The online OSHA compliant Bloodborne Pathogens: Healthcare Worker certification course provides you with important information about OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and specific training required by those who work in healthcare facilities.

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This course introduces you to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030, and the general requirements for employers and employees in the healthcare sector who may potentially be exposed to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. 

The Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Healthcare Facility workers is for any person or healthcare team who comes into contact with human blood and other bodily fluids when doing their job at a healthcare facility or related workplace.

This includes but is not limited to care staff, nurses, medical assistants, Doctors, dentists and dental clinic staff, physicians, janitors and facility cleaners, and many others. This also includes facilities such as care homes and other places where healthcare team training requires bloodborne pathogens coverage.

Bloodborne Pathogens Certification for Healthcare
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  • Lessons: 29
  • Assessments: 4
  • Training Time: 2 hours
  • Sectors: Healthcare and related
  • Healthcare Facility Workers, Nurses, Doctors, Medical Assistants, Vaccinators, Pharmacists, Clinicians, EMT, Dental Office Staff. Medical Couriers
  • 100% OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Compliant

Bloodborne Pathogens Healthcare Course Outline

Module Lessons & Course Content
Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne Pathogens Introduction: Comprehensive course overview.
What are Bloodborne Pathogens?: Types of pathogens commonly encountered in the workplace.
Spread and Transmission of BBP: Bodily fluids and primary methods of infection spread.
Sharps Injury Statistics*: Analysis of how and why sharps injuries occur.
*Additional content not required by OSHA
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: History, primary goals, and purpose of the OSHA standard.
Who is covered by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: Identifying personnel and roles under OSHA coverage.
Common Bloodborne Pathogens Hepatitis B: Transmission, infection risks, symptoms, and vaccination/treatment.
Hepatitis C: Transmission, infection risks, symptoms, and treatment options.
Comparison Between HBV and HCV: Analysis of risk profiles, prevalence, and treatment differences.
HIV: Understanding the virus, transmission methods, and symptoms.
Exposure Controls and PPE Employer Obligations: Mitigation strategies to control BBP in the workplace.
Employers Control Plan: Minimum mandatory requirements for a written Exposure Control Plan (ECP).
Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Mandatory OSHA requirements, frequency, and annual retraining rules.
Universal Precautions: Definition, importance, and workplace implementation.
Work Practice Controls: Behavior-based safety measures and implementation.
Engineering Controls: Physical devices and technology used to mitigate risk.
Personal Protective Equipment: Selection, standards, use, and employer obligations.
Proper Glove Removal: Protocols for correctly donning and doffing nitrile gloves.
HBV Immunization: Rights to free vaccination and formal declination protocols.
Exposure Incidents and Reporting: Immediate action steps and required post-exposure protocols.
Housekeeping: Cleaning, sanitization, and employer maintenance responsibilities.
Sharps Injury Logs: Mandated tracking protocols (includes downloadable pro forma log).
Bloodborne Pathogens in a Healthcare Setting Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare: Adapting BBP safety standards to clinical environments and patient-facing roles.
Risk of Transmission: Identifying high-risk clinical procedures and areas where healthcare workers are most vulnerable to infection.
Prevention in Healthcare Settings: Comprehensive safety protocols designed to minimize environmental and procedural exposure risks.
Safe Blood Glucose Monitoring: Critical safety steps for using lancets and meters to prevent cross-contamination between patients.
Safe Injection Practices: Essential techniques for handling needles and syringes to ensure patient safety and worker protection.
Safe Injection Guidelines: A deep dive into the CDC and OSHA-mandated guidelines for the administration of injectable medications.
Competency Area Learning Objectives: “The Student Will Be Able To…”
Phase 1: Regulatory Foundations
  • Standards & Scope: Explain the OSHA BBP standard, its core purpose, and identify exactly which personnel are covered.
  • Pathogen Profiles: Describe HBV, HCV, and HIV, including infection implications and current medical treatments.
  • Transmission Risks: Identify bodily fluids that transmit pathogens and the mechanics of how exposure occurs.
  • Hazard Communication: Discuss primary methods used to communicate the presence of infectious materials to staff.
Phase 2: Protective Strategies
  • Employer Obligations: Detail the components of a written Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and mandatory training requirements.
  • Control Measures: Explain essential strategies (Engineering and Work Practice Controls) used to eliminate workplace transmission.
  • PPE Proficiency: Define Personal Protective Equipment and select appropriate types for specific BBP risks.
  • Sanitation: Explain how worksites are maintained in a clean condition to prevent environmental contamination.
Phase 3: Clinical & Legal Rights
  • Vaccination Rights: Understand the right to a free Hepatitis B vaccine, including the protocol for waiving or deferring the offer.
  • Incident Response: Define the exact sequence of actions an employee must take following a potential BBP exposure.
Phase 4: Clinical & Healthcare Applications
  • Clinical Risk Assessment: Identify specific high-risk procedures in healthcare settings that increase the likelihood of BBP transmission between patients and providers.
  • Safe Point-of-Care Testing: Demonstrate the correct safety protocols for blood glucose monitoring, including the prevention of cross-contamination via lancets and meters.
  • Injection Safety: Implement safe injection practices to eliminate the reuse of syringes and needles and ensure the integrity of multi-dose vials.
  • Regulatory Alignment: Discuss the CDC and OSHA-mandated guidelines for the safe administration of injectable medications in a clinical environment.
  • Infection Prevention: Describe the secondary layers of prevention and environmental controls used specifically within healthcare facilities to stop the spread of pathogens.
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2 reviews for OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens: Healthcare Worker

  1. Amari S –

    It was useful and easy to take, the healthcare specific parts were a welcome addition.

  2. Matt L –

    Very informative course, fast access no problems, thanks

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