Bloodborne Pathogens (Required by OSHA Annually)

Pre-Course Information Sheet

Course: Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness and Exposure Prevention (Online)

Course Overview

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize bloodborne pathogen hazards, understand methods of disease transmission, apply exposure prevention practices, and respond appropriately to occupational exposure incidents. Participants will learn the fundamentals of bloodborne pathogens, universal precautions, engineering and work practice controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), and post-exposure procedures.

This learning event is designed and delivered in accordance with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training and includes documented learning outcomes, learner assessment, attendance verification, and course evaluation processes.

Delivery Method

Online / LMS-Based Asynchronous Learning

Participants may complete the course at their own pace within the allotted course access period.

Course Duration

0.5 Contact Hours

IACET CEUs Awarded

0.05 CEU

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Define bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
2. Identify common bloodborne diseases of occupational concern, including Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
3. Describe how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted.
4. Explain the principles of universal precautions and exposure prevention.
5. Identify engineering controls, work practice controls, and personal protective equipment used to reduce exposure risk.
6. Describe proper procedures for handling, cleaning, and disposing of contaminated materials.
7. Explain the steps to take following a potential exposure incident.
8. Apply bloodborne pathogen prevention principles to workplace scenarios.

Technical Requirements

Participants:

• Reliable internet access
• Current web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari)
• Audio capability for course videos and PowerPoint
• Ability to view PDF documents
• Access to the TTI Learning Management System (LMS)

Recommendation:

• Desktop or laptop computer for optimal learning experience

Criteria for Earning IACET

To receive 0.05 IACET CEU, participants must:

• Complete all required course modules
• Complete all learning activities
• Successfully complete required assessments
• Achieving a minimum passing score of 80% on course assessments
• Complete the course evaluation

Learner Support

Technical assistance is available for LMS access and navigation issues.

For support, contact:

Phone: (817) 769-6275

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Statement

TTI is committed to providing an accessible learning environment. Course materials include accessibility features such as:

• Accessible digital content
• Adjustable screen viewing options where available

Learners requiring accommodation should contact TTI prior to beginning the course.

Important Completion Information

Participants are encouraged to complete the course within the assigned enrollment period. Progress is automatically tracked within the LMS.

Failure to complete all required activities and assessments will result in no CEU award being issued.

Acknowledgment

By beginning this course, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and understand the course requirements, learning outcomes, participation expectations, and CEU award criteria.

This Bloodborne Pathogens course satisfies the annual training requirement of 29 CFR 1910.1030 for employees with reasonably anticipated occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Participants learn the epidemiology, transmission, and prevention of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as well as emerging bloodborne pathogens encountered in healthcare, emergency services, tattooing, body-piercing, housekeeping, corrections, and general industry settings. The course reviews OSHA definition of occupational exposure, the exposure control plan, and the required elements including exposure determination, methods of compliance, HBV vaccination program, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, communication of hazards, and recordkeeping. Learners practice applying universal and standard precautions, selecting and using engineering controls such as sharps-disposal containers and safer medical devices, work-practice controls like hand hygiene and sharps handling, and personal protective equipment including gloves, gowns, face shields, and resuscitation devices. The program covers proper response to exposure incidents including immediate decontamination, reporting, source-individual identification, confidential medical evaluation, HBV/HCV/HIV testing, post-exposure prophylaxis considerations, and counseling. Participants study compliant housekeeping procedures for regulated waste, contaminated laundry, and spill cleanup using appropriate disinfectants per EPA List D or B. The course also addresses the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act requirement to evaluate and document safer medical devices annually.

This course is intended for:

• Employees with potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)
• First aid responders
• Healthcare support personnel
• Custodial and housekeeping personnel
• Maintenance employees
• Emergency response personnel
• Safety professionals
• Supervisors and managers responsible for employee safety.

30 minutes

Participants will have access to:

• Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness and Exposure Prevention Modules
• Final Assessment
• Course Evaluation

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

• Be able to understand written and verbal instruction in the language of delivery.
• Have a basic understanding of workplace safety practices.

No prior bloodborne pathogens training is required.