Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control: Workplace Training

Anyone who may come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials at work, from designated first aid responders to janitors, maintenance staff, healthcare and personal-care workers, tattoo and body-art workers, law enforcement and cleanup crews, is covered by OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). This in-depth course explains the diseases (hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV), how they spread and how they do not, the risk after an exposure, the parts of the employer's Exposure Control Plan, engineering and work practice controls, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, safe handling of sharps, housekeeping and spill cleanup, regulated waste and labels, the hepatitis B vaccination, what to do immediately after an exposure incident, medical follow-up, training and recordkeeping requirements, and broader infection control topics such as hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning versus disinfecting and other workplace infectious diseases. It is an awareness-level course that satisfies the general knowledge part of annual bloodborne pathogens training. OSHA requires employers to also give workers an opportunity to ask questions of a knowledgeable trainer and to cover site-specific procedures. This course does not provide medical advice.

What you’ll learn

• Describe bloodborne diseases and the ways they are and are not transmitted
• Explain the key requirements of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the Exposure Control Plan
• Use universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls and PPE
• Handle sharps, spills, laundry and regulated waste safely
• Understand the hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
• Practice hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection and basic infection control for other workplace diseases

Who it’s for

Designated first aid responders, janitorial and custodial staff, maintenance and facilities workers, construction and industrial workers who respond to injuries, healthcare, personal care and childcare workers, body-art workers, security and law enforcement staff, cleanup and restoration crews, and supervisors responsible for exposure control. No prior training is needed.

Course outline

Module 1: Bloodborne Diseases and How They Spread 3 lessons · quiz

What bloodborne pathogens are, the diseases they cause, how exposure happens at work, and the risk after a needlestick or splash.

• What bloodborne pathogens are 12 min Free preview
• The diseases 15 min
• How exposure happens and how it does not 12 min

Module 2: The OSHA Standard and the Exposure Control Plan 3 lessons · quiz

What 29 CFR 1910.1030 requires of employers and workers, the written exposure control plan, vaccination, training and recordkeeping.

• Key requirements of the standard 14 min Free preview
• The Exposure Control Plan 14 min
• Vaccination, training and recordkeeping 14 min

Module 3: Controls, PPE, Sharps and Cleanup 3 lessons · quiz

Universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment, sharps safety, spill cleanup, laundry and regulated waste.

• Universal precautions and work practice controls 14 min Free preview
• Personal protective equipment 14 min
• Sharps, spills, laundry and regulated waste 16 min

Module 4: After an Exposure and Everyday Infection Control 3 lessons · quiz

What to do right after a needlestick or splash, medical evaluation and follow-up, hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting, and other infectious diseases at work.

• Exposure incidents: what to do right away 15 min Free preview
• Hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting 14 min
• Other infectious diseases at work 14 min

Module 5: Practical Scenarios and Review 2 lessons · quiz

Worked scenarios for first aid responders, janitorial staff, maintenance and construction workers, plus a final checklist.

• Scenarios for responders and cleanup crews 15 min Free preview
• Putting it together: roles and checklists 12 min

What’s included

• 14 lessons you can read at your own pace, on a phone or a computer
• A short quiz after every module, with the correct answer shown for any you miss
• A final exam of 25 questions (pass at 80% or higher)
• A numbered certificate of completion with a QR code anyone can scan to verify it
• Your progress saved to your account, with access that doesn’t expire

Questions

Can an employer check my certificate? Yes. Each certificate has a number and a QR code that opens a public verification page on this site.

Can I get a refund? Yes, within 7 days of purchase if you have completed less than 25% of the course and haven’t earned its certificate. Email support@toddallynmedia.com. Details are in section 13 of the Terms of Use. Payment is handled by PayPal; we never see your card details.

What do I need? A free account and any phone, tablet or computer. Questions or problems? Email support@toddallynmedia.com.