Module 1: Bloodborne Pathogens Basics
Introduces bloodborne pathogens, transmission routes, and organisms most relevant to healthcare staff.
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30m
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and PPE Compliance
This course provides frontline clinical and support staff with a clear understanding of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in healthcare and related settings. It focuses on:
What this course covers
- What bloodborne pathogens are and how they are transmitted.
- Standard precautions and infection control fundamentals.
- Correct selection, use, and disposal of PPE.
- Safe handling of sharps and hazardous materials.
- Exposure incident response and reporting procedures.
Modules
Module 2: Standard Precautions and Infection Control
Explains standard precautions and basic infection control practices to prevent exposure and cross-contamination.
Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection and Use
Focuses on PPE types and appropriate selection by task, and correct donning/doffing.
Module 4: Safe Handling and Disposal of Sharps and Hazardous Materials
Addresses safe use/disposal of sharps, handling of blood and other potentially infectious materials, and basic hazardous chemical safety.
Module 5: Exposure Incident Response and Reporting
Explains what constitutes a BBP exposure incident and immediate response and reporting steps.
Module 6: Role-Specific BBP and PPE Responsibilities
Uses scenarios to show how BBP and PPE requirements apply differently to roles.
Module 7: Integrating BBP/PPE with Overall Safety and Compliance
Connects BBP and PPE to broader safety/compliance initiatives.
Module 8: Daily BBP and PPE Checklist – Putting It All Together
Wraps up the course with a practical daily checklist that integrates BBP and PPE behaviors into routine work.
Course features
SCORM 1.2 or 2004
Audio Narration
Captions
Transcript
Knowledge Checks
Locked Navigation
Post-Assessment
Certificate
Frequently asked questions
Who should take OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and PPE Compliance?
This course provides frontline clinical and support staff with a clear understanding of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in healthcare and related settings.
How long does the course take?
About 30 minutes, delivered across 8 modules with knowledge checks.
What does the course cover?
What bloodborne pathogens are and how they are transmitted; Standard precautions and infection control fundamentals; Correct selection, use, and disposal of PPE; Safe handling of sharps and hazardous materials; Exposure incident response and reporting procedures.
Do learners receive a certificate?
Yes. The course issues a certificate on completion. It ships SCORM 1.2 or 2004 with audio narration, captions, transcript, and runs on the Provisant learning platform.
How much does it cost?
$5 per user per course per year. Annual billing saves 20%. Any course in the catalog can be added to a plan.