Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens

Audience:

This course is ideal for those who need an understanding of bloodbourne pathogens and how to properly deal with them.

Prerequisites:

None

Description:

How to protect yourself from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, how to act appropriately when a bloodborne pathogens exposure occurs, how to clean up after a bloodborne pathogens exposure, and how to properly report any bloodborne pathogens exposure.

• Ideal for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an instructor
• Content is based on the PACT acronym to reinforce critical learning points
• Designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction
• Available for first-time or renewal bloodborne pathogens training
• Each student receives their own high quality course materials

AHA’s course uses the PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) and slogan, “Make a PACT, Know How to Act,” to help students learn and recall bloodborne pathogens training.

Card Type:  Completion Card with Book

Course Objectives:

After this course, students will know how to:

• Protect themselves from exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Act when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
• Clean themselves and the area when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
• Tell or report any exposure to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
• This product does not contain the new updated 2010 AHA Guidelines
• Covers the general OSHA Standard for first-time or renewal bloodborne pathogens training for anyone with a reasonable chance for occupational exposure to blood or blood-containing materials
• Designed specifically for the workplace/health and safety market who must be trained annually in bloodborne pathogens

Lesson 1: Introduction

• Topic A: Why Are You Here?
• Topic B: What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
• Topic C: How Do Bloodborne Pathogens Enter the Body?
• Topic D: Make a PACT, Know How to Act
• Topic E: Review Questions 1

Lesson 2: Protect

• Topic A: Always Be Safe
• Topic B: Protect Yourself
• Topic C: I Spy Game
• Topic D: Hand Washing
• Topic E: Hepatitis B Vaccine
• Topic F: Be Careful Where You Eat, Drink, or Smoke
• Topic G: Recognizing Symbols
• Topic H: Selecting Symbols
• Topic I: Review Questions 2

Lesson 3: Act

• Topic A: Dealing With Exposure
• Topic B: Gloves Practice Session
• Topic C: What Comes First?
• Topic D: Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation
• Topic E: Disposing of Sharps
• Topic F: Which One Is It?
• Topic G: Review Questions 3

Lesson 4: Clean

• Topic A: Know Your Exposure Control Plan
• Topic B: Clean Up
• Topic C: Review Questions 4

Lesson 5: Tell

• Topic A: Reporting Exposures
• Topic B: OSHA Regulations
• Topic C: Putting It All Together
• Topic D: Review Questions 5

End Lessons

• Topic A: Next Steps
• Topic B: Scenarios
• Topic C: Optional Written Test (if required by employer)
• Topic D: Course Evaluation Form
• Topic E: Remediation