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Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens

$62.50
1/4 days

Audience:

This course is ideal for those who need an understanding of bloodbourne pathogens and how to properly deal with them.

Prerequisites:

None

Description:

How to protect yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, how to act appropriately when a bloodborne pathogens exposure occurs, how to clean up after a bloodborne pathogens exposure, and how to properly report any bloodborne pathogens exposure.

  • Ideal for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an instructor
  • Content is based on the PACT acronym to reinforce critical learning points
  • Designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction
  • Available for first-time or renewal bloodborne pathogens training
  • Each student receives their own high quality course materials

AHA’s course uses the PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) and slogan, “Make a PACT, Know How to Act,” to help students learn and recall bloodborne pathogens training.

Card Type:  Completion Card with Book

Course Objectives:

After this course, students will know how to:
  • Protect themselves from exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Act when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
  • Clean themselves and the area when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
  • Tell or report any exposure to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
  • This product does not contain the new updated 2010 AHA Guidelines
  • Covers the general OSHA Standard for first-time or renewal bloodborne pathogens training for anyone with a reasonable chance for occupational exposure to blood or blood-containing materials
  • Designed specifically for the workplace/health and safety market who must be trained annually in bloodborne pathogens

Outline:

Lesson 1: Introduction

  • Topic A: Why Are You Here?
  • Topic B: What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
  • Topic C: How Do Bloodborne Pathogens Enter the Body?
  • Topic D: Make a PACT, Know How to Act
  • Topic E: Review Questions 1

Lesson 2: Protect

  • Topic A: Always Be Safe
  • Topic B: Protect Yourself
  • Topic C: I Spy Game
  • Topic D: Hand Washing
  • Topic E: Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Topic F: Be Careful Where You Eat, Drink, or Smoke
  • Topic G: Recognizing Symbols
  • Topic H: Selecting Symbols
  • Topic I: Review Questions 2

Lesson 3: Act

  • Topic A: Dealing With Exposure
  • Topic B: Gloves Practice Session
  • Topic C: What Comes First?
  • Topic D: Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation
  • Topic E: Disposing of Sharps
  • Topic F: Which One Is It?
  • Topic G: Review Questions 3

Lesson 4: Clean

  • Topic A: Know Your Exposure Control Plan
  • Topic B: Clean Up
  • Topic C: Review Questions 4

Lesson 5: Tell

  • Topic A: Reporting Exposures
  • Topic B: OSHA Regulations
  • Topic C: Putting It All Together
  • Topic D: Review Questions 5

End Lessons

  • Topic A: Next Steps
  • Topic B: Scenarios
  • Topic C: Optional Written Test (if required by employer)
  • Topic D: Course Evaluation Form
  • Topic E: Remediation

 

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