American Heart Bloodborne Pathogens

Service Description

The Heartsaver® Bloodborne Pathogens course teaches employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials. It is designed specifically for workers with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens -- including correctional officers, childcare workers, security guards, maintenance workers, school personnel, hotel housekeepers, health and fitness club staff, and tattoo artists. The 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. Helps employers meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction. After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: *Explain the importance of taking the Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course *Define bloodborne pathogens *Describe the four main steps for staying safe when facing an occupational exposure *Discuss how universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and hand washing can protect them from infection *Recognize warning signs and labels for bio-hazards *Recall how to safely remove gloves *Discuss how to dispose of sharps and other blood-containing items *Identify the types of spills and methods to clean them *Discuss their exposure control plan.