Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Training

Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Training

This course is designed for those who are at risk for on the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids in the workplace.

• The course teaches staff how bloodborne pathogens are spread, how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material.
• This course is one of the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

Lesson objectives:

1. Define bloodborne pathogens.
2. Identify workers who are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
3. Identify key aspects of a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.
4. Describe methods for controlling exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
5. Describe steps to take when exposed to a bloodborne pathogen.

After taking this course, students should talk with their employer about their workplace’s specific policies and procedures.

• Those who complete the training receive a Bloodborne Pathogens Training certification.
• You should meet with your employer representative to learn about specific policies and procedures and answer questions about how this training content applies to your workplace.
• It is recommended that employees rake this course annually.

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans.

These pathogens include, but are not limited to:

• Hepatitis B (HBV)
• Hepatitis C (HCV)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are three of the most common bloodborne pathogens from which health care workers are at risk.

Researchers who use primary human materials, components and products made from human blood, human cell lines or culture media or other solutions containing pathogens that are present in blood and capable of causing disease in humans are considered occupationally exposed.

Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention