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This course covers the following information:

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: HIV, Hepatitis and Source of Infection

  • The health hazards posed by HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
  • How bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted in first response environments.
  • What types of materials are most likely to transmit bloodborne pathogens.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: The Exposure Control Plan

  • The purpose and contents of your group's Exposure Control Plan.
  • The policies and procedures that are typically included in an Exposure Control Plan.
  • What safe work practices should be followed under "Standard Precautions".
  • How bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted by "needlesticks" and other "sharps" injuries.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Labeling

  • How materials and equipment can become "contaminated" by bloodborne pathogens.
  • The definition of "Regulated Waste".
  • How labeling and other types of markings can help to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
  • The various forms of "biohazard" labels.
  • When and where biohazard labels should be used.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Reducing Exposure: Work Practices

  • The types of infection controls that can be used to reduce exposure to bloodborne pathogens in first response environments.
  • How these infection controls work.
  • Specific safe work practices that can help prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Reducing Exposure: Housekeeping

  • How good housekeeping practices can help to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens in first response environments.
  • What types of containers should be used for the safe handling and disposal of potentially contaminated materials.
  • Specific housekeeping procedures that can be used to safely handle and dispose of contaminated needles, sharps and other regulated waste.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Reducing Exposure: Materials and Equipment

  • What procedures to follow to safely handle potentially contaminated laundry.
  • What types of activities should never take place in areas where exposure to bloodborne pathogens could occur.
  • How to control the potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens that have contaminated equipment.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Personal Protective Equipment

  • How using personal protective equipment (PPE) can help to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • The specific types of PPE that should be used to control exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • Specific safe work practices for the use of and safe recycling and disposal of contaminated PPE.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Vaccination

  • How vaccination can be used to help prevent infection by bloodborne pathogens.
  • The capabilities and limitations of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
  • How first response organizations typically administer employee vaccination programs for Hepatitis B.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Accidental Exposure

  • The risks of accidental exposure to bloodborne pathogens that typically exist in first response environments.
  • What you can do to reduce the risk of infection after an accidental exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • What decontamination procedures to follow after any exposure to a potentially infectious material.

Bloodborne Pathogens in First Response Environments: Post Exposure Procedures

  • The responsibilities a first response organization has toward an employee who has been exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
  • What administrative procedures will be followed after an exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
  • The purpose and content of a "Sharps Injury Log".
  • What will be done to evaluate any possible health effects an exposure to bloodborne pathogens may cause to a first responder.