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Exposure to bloodborne pathogens poses serious risks to employee health and workplace safety. The Bloodborne Pathogens course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for recognizing, handling, and preventing exposure to infectious materials in the workplace.

Key Topics Include:

Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens: What they are (HBV, HCV, HIV) and how they spread through blood, body fluids, and contact.

Modes of Transmission: Direct, indirect, respiratory droplet, and vector-borne pathways.

Protective Tools & PPE: Proper use of gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection to prevent exposure.

Exposure Scenarios: Risks from needlesticks, cuts, splashes, and contact with contaminated materials.

Response to Exposure: Immediate steps for washing, flushing, reporting, and seeking follow-up care.

Safe Handling Practices: Universal precautions, glove removal techniques, proper handwashing, and handling soiled linens and disposables.

Disinfection & Disposal: Cleaning contaminated surfaces, discarding waste, and preventing cross-contamination
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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:

Recognize common sources and risks of bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Apply universal precautions consistently in daily work.

Correctly use PPE and protective tools to reduce risk.

Respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an exposure incident.

Contribute to a safer, healthier workplace for themselves and their coworkers.

This course is designed for employees across healthcare, custodial, and facility management roles, as well as any staff who may encounter blood or body fluid exposure in their work environment.