Bloodborne Pathogens

The Red Cross - Bloodborne Pathogens program was designed for individuals who may be exposed to blood and body fluids during the performance of their work and who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of occupational exposure, and exposure follow-up.

Who Should Take the Course?
This course is designed for individuals who may be exposed to blood and body fluids during the performance of their work including, but not limited to healthcare professionals, emergency responders, public safety workers, laundry and housekeeping workers.

To register, simply select the course date from the list, no matter what the date and follow the registration process. You will be issued your remote 'PIN' Access via email during the next business day.

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The following items are covered in this Bloodborne Pathogens class:

  • The course is presented in 4 modules:
  • Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Regulations
  • Workplace Programs and Personal Protection
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Follow-up

hdgDuration

3 - 4 hrs

hdgPrerequisites

The following are the prerequisite that a student is required to have before being allowed into this course:

  • No Pre-requsites.
  • Please be aware that this is an on-line course and once the 'PIN' has been assigned to the student, activated or not, the program will be non-refundable.

hdgDescription

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the basic ability to recognize the hazards associated with occupational exposure to blood and body fluids; be familiar with the steps to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens; and to know the steps that should be taken following exposure to blood and body fluids.

To register, simply select the course date from the list, no matter what the date and follow the registration process. You will be issued your remote 'PIN' Access via email during the next business day.

hdgCertifications Earned

Upon successful completion of this program you will have earned the following tickets:

  • Evaluation Process:
  • At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before continuing to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 80% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to advance and complete the course. Test questions are randomly selected from a test bank, making each test unique.
  • Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records.

hdgAdditional Information

Course Duration:
This online course is self-paced. Participants may leave the course at anytime and can resume where they left off. The duration will depend on the individual participant and their prior knowledge of the subject matter. On average, the course will take between 3 – 4 hours to complete.

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