Bloodborne Pathogen: Invisible Threats, Safety, Exposure Prevention & Clinical Protection
Tracking # 20-1359229
$13.00
What you'll learn
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
1. Define bloodborne pathogens and identify common types (HBV, HCV, HIV)
2. Describe modes of transmission and occupational risk factors
3. Implement standard precautions and proper PPE usage
4. Apply OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards in clinical practice
5. Identify appropriate response to exposure incidents
6. Demonstrate proper handling and disposal of sharps and biohazard materials
7. Recognize documentation requirements and reporting procedures
8. Integrate infection control with patient safety and error prevention
Course overview
Bloodborne pathogens pose a significant occupational risk to healthcare professionals, with potential exposure leading to serious and life-threatening infections. This course provides comprehensive education on the identification, transmission, prevention, and management of bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Participants will gain practical knowledge in exposure control, personal protective equipment (PPE), post-exposure protocols, OSHA standards, and patient safety integration, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and reduction of medical errors.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Mental Health Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Method of Evaluation:
Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.
¿ 3 CE Hours (time-based, structured content)
¿ Measurable learning objectives
¿ Case studies included
¿ Final exam with answers
¿ Infection control & OSHA standards included
¿ Patient safety & medical error integration
¿ Multi-disciplinary applicability