
AHA Bloodborne Pathogens
$50
The primary purpose of the American Heart Association HeartSaver Bloodborne Pathogens course is to train employees on how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials.
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This course is designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training when paired with site-specific instruction.
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This course is designed for anyone with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens such as:
Correctional Officers
Childcare workers
Security guards
Maintenance workers
School personnel
Hotel housekeepers
Health and fitness club staff
Tattoo artists.
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AHA’s course uses the PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) and slogan, “Make a PACT, Know How to Act,” to help students learn and easily recall bloodborne pathogens training.
Students learn how to:
• Protect themselves from exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Act when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
• Clean themselves and the area when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
• Tell or report any exposure to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace
PREREQUISITES
NONE.
PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET ALL PREREQUISITES TO TAKE THE COURSE.
LENGTH
Approximately 2 hours
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To successfully complete the Bloodborne Pathogens course, candidate must:
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Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.
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Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
CERTIFICATE ISSUED/ VALIDITY PERIOD
HeartSaver Bloodborne Pathogens is valid for 1 year.
SCHEDULE
Call, chat, or email to schedule.