OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Workers Course Overview
Healthcare workers face exposure to bloodborne pathogens every day—from routine blood draws to emergency procedures. A single needlestick can transmit HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C, infections that can have life-altering consequences. OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to protect workers through training, engineering controls, and established protocols.
This comprehensive training course covers everything healthcare workers need to know to minimize their risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Employees learn to recognize exposure hazards, apply standard precautions consistently, use personal protective equipment correctly, and respond appropriately if an exposure incident occurs.
Developed specifically for healthcare environments, this course addresses the real-world situations clinical staff encounter daily—handling sharps, managing spills, working with potentially infectious materials, and protecting themselves while providing patient care.
What You’ll Learn
✓ Understand OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard including employer and employee responsibilities under 29 CFR 1910.1030
✓ Identify common bloodborne pathogens including HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV), along with their transmission modes
✓ Apply standard precautions consistently when handling blood, body fluids, and potentially infectious materials
✓ Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly including gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection
✓ Implement engineering controls and safe work practices to reduce exposure risk during routine and emergency procedures
✓ Handle and dispose of sharps safely to prevent needlestick injuries and contamination
✓ Recognize biohazard warning labels and understand their meaning in different contexts
✓ Respond to exposure incidents including immediate actions, reporting procedures, and required follow-up
✓ Understand your facility’s Exposure Control Plan and know where to find critical information
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Workers Course Content
Lesson 1: Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
Overview of bloodborne pathogens, healthcare worker exposure risks, and OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requirements
Lesson 2: What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Detailed information on HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, transmission characteristics, and vaccination availability
Lesson 3: How Bloodborne Pathogens Are Transmitted
Exposure routes including needlesticks, mucous membrane contact, and non-intact skin, plus standard precautions application
Lesson 4: Exposure Prevention and the BBP Standard
PPE selection and use, engineering controls, work practice controls, hand hygiene, and safe sharps handling techniques
Lesson 5: Requirements for an Exposure Control Plan
Components of compliant Exposure Control Plans, Hepatitis B vaccination requirements, training documentation, and annual review procedures
Lesson 6: Responding to Emergencies
Immediate response to exposure incidents, reporting requirements, medical evaluation and testing, post-exposure prophylaxis, and spill cleanup procedures
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Who Should Take OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare Workers
👨⚕️ Clinical Healthcare Workers
Nurses, physicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, and all staff with potential blood exposure
🔬 Laboratory Personnel
Lab technicians, phlebotomists, and pathology staff who handle specimens and cultures
🦷 Dental Professionals
Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants exposed to blood and saliva
🚑 Emergency Medical Personnel
Paramedics, EMTs, and first responders who provide emergency care
🧹 Environmental Services & Laundry
Housekeeping and laundry staff who handle contaminated materials and surfaces
⚕️ Allied Health Professionals
Respiratory therapists, physical therapists, dialysis technicians, and other clinical support staff
Certificate & Compliance
Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their OSHA-required bloodborne pathogens training. This certificate satisfies the annual training mandate in 29 CFR 1910.1030.
The course includes knowledge assessments throughout to verify comprehension of critical safety concepts. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee training files and OSHA compliance records.
Satisfies Requirements For:
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) annual training
- Joint Commission environment of care and infection control standards
- CMS Conditions of Participation for healthcare facilities
- State health department licensing requirements
- Workers’ compensation and liability insurance documentation
- Hospital and clinical accreditation programs
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PROTECT YOUR HEALTHCARE WORKERS TODAY
Meet OSHA Requirements and Reduce Infection Risk
Bloodborne pathogen exposures are preventable with proper training and precautions. Give your healthcare workers the knowledge they need to protect themselves while providing quality patient care.
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