OSHA: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Occupational Exposure Prevention

Course overview

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Occupational Exposure Prevention is a self-study course designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who may have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The course focuses on federal OSHA requirements, Standard Precautions, needlestick and sharps injury prevention, personal protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccination, exposure reporting, first aid, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up for HIV, HBV, and HCV. The course provides practical, national-level guidance for reducing exposure risk in healthcare settings while emphasizing that healthcare professionals must follow current employer policy, facility protocol, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.