Bloodborne Pathogens
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This OSHA* and ILCOR compliant course is intended to teach users about pathogens that can be encountered through bodily fluids. Designed for workplace use it teaches participants about the hazards, prevention, and solutions for fluid events. This course meets workplace requirements for individuals with a reasonable risk of encountering fluid interactions.
Who this course is for:
- People wanting to be more prepared
- Businesses hoping to protect employees (Bulk Discounts Available)
- Lifeguards, babysitters and care givers
- Those who need OSHA* and ILCOR compliant training
Course prerequisites
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
What you can expect to learn:
The Bloodborne Pathogens program is designed to train layperson rescuers for:
- Reporting and logging procedures.
- Application and removal of PPE
- Disposal of hazardous waste
- A requalification course is required every 2 years
What’s in it for you:
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates may:
- Identify possible sources of infection.
- Use appropriate levels of personal protection equipment to address possibly infectious materials.
- Dispose of and clean areas with possibly infected materials.
HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE
Florida Dive Company makes it possible for you to complete all of the academic requirements for your certifications online. You can get started right now and, when you are done, you will then complete your classroom training.
There are two components to your training in order to receive your certification. The first is academics and the second is skills. You must first pass your academics training to proceed to the second phase and work with an instructor in a classroom setting.
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The OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard from 1910.1030(g)(2)
This requires employers to provide training to any employees who have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, such as employees assigned medical or first aid duties by their employers. The standard at 29 CFR 1910.1030(b) defines “occupational exposure” as “reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.” If an employee is trained in first aid and identified by the employer as responsible for rendering medical assistance as part of his/her job duties, that employee is covered by the bloodborne pathogens standard.
*The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Labor.