Contents
1. Course Introduction
Directions
Course Description
What You Will Learn
How to Master the Skills in this Course
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
Employer Exposure Control Plan
OSHA Requirements
Credits
2. Hazards from Pathogens
Learning Objectives
What are Bloodborne Pathogens
The Dangers of Pathogens
Who is at risk
Blood and Bodily Fluids
OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material)
How Illnesses Spread
Myths About the Spread of Illnesses
Modes of Transmission
Recognizing Hazards on the Job
Pathogens and Illnesses
HIV: The AIDS Virus
AIDS Symptoms
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Symptoms
Pathogens in Dried Blood
Hepatitis B Risk
Vaccines
Other Diseases
Self-Check 1
Self-Check 2
Self-Check 3
Self-Check 4
3. Safety Measures
Learning Objectives
Preventing Infection
Universal Precautions
Applying Universal Precautions
Safety in the Workplace
Hazard Control Measures
Labeling
Signs
Engineering Controls
Needles and Sharps
Sharps Containers
Sharps Containers (cont.)
Other Biohazard Containers
Sharps in Waste Containers
Safe Work Practices
Hand Washing
Washing Your Hands
Washing Your Hands (cont.)
Using Antiseptics as Hand Cleaners
Self-Check 1
Self-Check 2
Self-Check 3
4. Personal Protective Equipment
Learning Objectives
What is PPE?
Selecting PPE
Before Using PPE
Used PPE
When PPE Is Not Available
Gloves
Wearing Gloves
Wearing Gloves, cont.
Healthcare Workers and Gloves
Contaminated Gloves
Removing Contaminated Gloves
Used Gloves
Face and Eye Protection
CPR Equipment
Protective Clothing
Soiled Clothing
Removing a Soiled Gown
Cleaning Soiled Clothing
What to Decontaminate
Decontamination
Self-Check 1
Self-Check 2
Self-Check 3
5. Exposure Incidents and Spills
Learning Objectives
Recognizing Exposure
What To Do In Exposure Incidents
After Exposure
After Exposure, cont.
Post Exposure Treatment
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Cleaning Spills
Clean Up Demonstration
The Importance of Clean Up
Self-Check 1
Self-Check 2
Self-Check 3
Additional Resources
Scenario Activity
Scenario Directions
Scenario
Quiz Directions
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