Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, that are transmitted via bodily fluids and lead to diseases in humans. There are many different bloodborne pathogens, but the most well known are syphilis, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). While you may not consider bloodborne pathogens as typical workplace hazards, these viruses can be passed between any individuals through cuts, needlesticks, or other injuries. Fortunately, bloodborne pathogens can be eliminated through proper training, workplace design, and personal protective equipment (PPE). In this course, we’ll walk you through the information you need to be prevent and eliminate exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

This course is presented in four chapters:

  • Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Chapter 2: Transmission and Exposure Prevention
  • Chapter 3: Handling Sharps and Biohazardous Materials
  • Chapter 4: Exposure Incidents

Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training

Avoiding bloodborne pathogens requires knowledge regarding the common types, prevention methods, and clean-up procedures to eliminate the possibility of accidental contraction. By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Define bloodborne pathogens
  • Recognize common infections and their symptoms
  • Identify bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
  • Explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted
  • Identify engineering and administrative controls are used to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Explain emergency response procedures in the event of exposure

Universally Compatible

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 60 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.

How We Help

 
At BIS, we take great pride in how we can positively impact others on a global scale. We create engaging online safety modules to ensure the safety of our customers and clients, and tailor the modules to fit our clients' needs. Keeping each other safe is a critical responsibility that makes a large impact on the organizations that we work with. We take pride in our ability to cultivate a positive, safe and healthy work environment.



What We Do

 
Our organization is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation, and we stand by our core values: Compassion, Humility, and Integrity. We believe that a positive and supportive work environment is essential for the success of our business and the well-being of our employees. Compassion and Inclusivity is at the core of our culture. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Collaboration is another key element of our culture. We believe that working together as a team, leads to better outcomes and a more fulfilling work experience. We encourage open communication, active listening, and constructive feedback, and we support our employees in sharing ideas and taking ownership of their work. Finally, we embrace innovation as a driving force behind our success.

At BIS, our culture is centered around our commitment to client satisfaction, employee empowerment, and collaborative innovation. We strive to create an environment where everyone can contribute their unique superpowers and perspectives.

Who We Are

 
We are a growing technology company based out of Sherwood Park, Alberta. We provide a
compliance and learning management software for the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional Our software, BIStrainer, is a cloud-based application which includes tens of thousands of training courses for any user, we can build and modify courses to meet the needs of any field user and we have a state-of-the-art program to help our clients organize their training information and needs.

Our Company was established in 2006 and we now have over 2 million active users and over 1,100 company clients and partners who rely on BIStrainer for their health and safety programs.