Course Objectives

• Define the terms bloodborne pathogen and other potentially infectious materials.
• Understand how infections can be spread from one person to another.
• List the bloodborne pathogens that are of most concern in the workplace.
• Understand the responsibilities both the employer and the employee have in protecting the employee from exposure to bloodborne pathogens on the job.
• Describe the contents of an exposure control plan and understand the importance of being familiar with the exposure control plan at their place of employment.
• Describe the difference between engineering controls and work practice controls, and give examples of each.
• Explain what it means to take standard precautions, and describe examples of practices that are included as part of standard precautions.
• Describe when and how to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to limit the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
• Demonstrate proper technique for removing disposable gloves.
• Describe when and how to wash their hands to limit the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
• Describe proper technique for cleaning equipment and surfaces soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials, and for disposing of contaminated materials.
• Describe what to do if an exposure incident occurs.
• Demonstrate the correct response to an incident involving bloodborne pathogens.