Bloodborne Pathogens
This outstanding training course comprehensively explores bloodborne pathogens and the risks they pose to you and your colleagues.
Duration:
50-60m
50-60m
Modules:
20
20
About the course
In a care environment there are many bloodborne pathogens which you may come into contact with in your working role. It’s important that you understand how to recognise them, what to do when you come into contact with them and how to prevent exposure in the future.
Who is this course for?
A ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training.
What does the course cover?
- What are bloodborne pathogens?
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- VHF
- TB
- Blood and body fluids
- Needlestick injury
- Spillages
- Responding to exposure
- Medical assessment
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Testing & support
- Prevention
- Prevention planning
- UICPs
- Personal protective equipment
- Gloves
- Training
- Risk management
- Blood
- Storing blood
- Regulated waste
- Clinical waste
- Sharps
- Contaminated equipment
- Autoclaves
- Contaminated clothing
- Housekeeping
- Cleaning & disinfection
How is the course assessed?
After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.
Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.
