If your job duties include even occasional contact with blood or other infectious materials, you are at risk for contracting potentially deadly, incurable diseases. Take this course to learn what bloodborne pathogens are and how you can protect yourself from them.

Ideal learners include anyone who may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, including healthcare workers, custodians, maintenance staff, research personnel and construction workers.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended to complete this course using an up-to-date internet browser on a desktop computer or laptop. This course is not mobile compatible.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Know what bloodborne pathogens are
• Recognize symptoms and treatments for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Identify how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted
• Remember to assume that all blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) are contaminated and handle them accordingly
• Recall safe handling procedures for blood and OPIM
• Recall emergency procedures for blood or OPIM exposure

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted in this online Bloodborne Pathogens Online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course three additional times if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.