Bloodborne Pathogens Training: OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- Continuing education credit hours 2.00
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
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Course Objectives
LEARNING OUTCOME AND OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this continuing education course, you will have the knowledge to comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and CDC directives regarding risks and precautions associated with exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
State the OSHA definition for blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Summarize the employer requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Describe the chain of infection as it applies to bloodborne diseases.
Identify bloodborne diseases of concern to healthcare providers in the United States.
Discuss how Standard Precautions protect against bloodborne pathogens.
Discuss types of personal protective equipment, work practices, and engineering controls that reduce risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Summarize employer and employee actions to be taken in case of an occupational exposure to a bloodborne pathogen.
Course Description
This course covers the annual requirements for bloodborne pathogens training as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. BBP continuing education course for nursing and other healthcare professionals. Covers the four (4) basic requirements of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standards and precautions. Includes 2023 CDC recommendations on information on transmission and protection; HBV, HCV, and HIV; personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedures.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.
Accredited and Approved Nationwide High-Quality CEU Courses since 1998.
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