Bloodborne Pathogens Certification Course
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Bloodborne Pathogens Course By CHCPTI  provides practical, workplace-focused training to help you prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and respond correctly if an incident occurs. You’ll learn how pathogens are transmitted, how to use PPE, how to handle sharps safely, how to clean blood and bodily fluids, and how to report and follow workplace protocols such as the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). The course supports annual training expectations and helps reduce risk for you, coworkers, and patients.
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Course Title: Bloodborne Pathogens
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Format: Online/self-paced (with possible facility on-site component)
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Focus: Prevention, safe work practices, exposure response, and reporting
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Bloodborne pathogen basics (Hepatitis B/C, HIV)
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Universal precautions and PPE
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Hand hygiene
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Sharps safety and disposal (no recapping)
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Blood/body fluid cleanup and disposal
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Exposure reporting, follow-up testing, and documentation (e.g., OSHA Form 300)
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Exposure Control Plan (ECP) awareness
Key Topics:
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Certificate: Proof of completion recommended to keep on file
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Renewal: Commonly required annually (per workplace/OSHA expectations)
Course Requirements
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Ability to read and understand course content
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Completion of all required modules/sections
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Passing score on any course quiz/assessment (if included by your program)
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Agreement to follow your facility’s Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and safety policies
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Completion of any required on-site training or skills validation (if your facility requires it)
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OverviewA practical training that teaches how to prevent, respond to, and reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure at work—covering transmission, PPE, sharps safety, cleanup procedures, and exposure response.
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Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
Learn why bloodborne pathogens training is required, what an Exposure Control Plan includes, and how to recognize common bloodborne diseases and respond safely to workplace exposure.
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Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens
Covers how to prevent bloodborne pathogen exposure through universal precautions, correct PPE selection, proper handwashing, environmental safety checks, and safe biohazard disposal.
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Act When you Come into Contact with Blood
Focuses on exposure response steps, safe glove removal, and OSHA-aligned sharps handling—including why recapping needles is unsafe and prohibited.
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Clean up the Mess
Explains how to safely clean up blood and bodily fluid spills using PPE, absorbents, approved disinfectants, and proper disposal—while following your facility’s policies.
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Report Exposure to Blood or Blood-containing Fluids Immediately
Explains why immediate reporting after exposure is critical, what follow-up testing involves, how OSHA Form 300 supports documentation, and who is covered under OSHA bloodborne pathogen regulations.
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What’s Next?
Emphasizes annual retraining, keeping completion certificates, and completing any facility-required on-site training to stay compliant and protected.
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Bloodborne Pathogens Certification Exam
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Course Title: Bloodborne Pathogens
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Format: Online/self-paced (with possible facility on-site component)
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Focus: Prevention, safe work practices, exposure response, and reporting
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Key Topics:
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Bloodborne pathogen basics (Hepatitis B/C, HIV)
-
Universal precautions and PPE
-
Hand hygiene
-
Sharps safety and disposal (no recapping)
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Blood/body fluid cleanup and disposal
-
Exposure reporting, follow-up testing, and documentation (e.g., OSHA Form 300)
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Exposure Control Plan (ECP) awareness
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Certificate: Proof of completion recommended to keep on file
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Renewal: Commonly required annually (per workplace/OSHA expectations)
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Ability to read and understand course content
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Completion of all required modules/sections
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Passing score on any course quiz/assessment (if included by your program)
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Agreement to follow your facility’s Exposure Control Plan (ECP) and safety policies
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Completion of any required on-site training or skills validation (if your facility requires it)
This course is for anyone who may reasonably encounter blood or bodily fluids in the workplace, including:
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Clinical staff (nurses, physicians, EMTs, technicians, phlebotomy, dental staff)
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Support staff in patient-care areas (unit coordinators, transport, housekeeping/sanitation, laundry/linen, maintenance)
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Laboratory and specimen-handling personnel
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Administrative or operational staff who work in areas where exposure could occur
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Students, interns, and new hires entering healthcare or public safety environments
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