BloodBorne Pathogen Training
This course is one of the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.Purpose The purpose of the American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training course is to teach participants:
What bloodborne pathogens are and how they are spread.
How to help prevent exposure incidents by following work practice controls, using engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE), practicing good personal hygiene, and properly cleaning and disinfecting equipment and supplies.
How to recognize, report and follow up on employee exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
This training course meets OSHA requirements for annual Bloodborne Pathogens training. Course Length The BBP in-person training course is a 90-minute, instructor-led (or in-person) course.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period Participants who successfully complete this course and achieve defined levels of proficiency will receive a 1-year
“Bloodborne Pathogens Training” certification. Digital certificates are issued via email upon course completion being entered into the Red Cross Course Record Entry portal and can be emailed directly to the participants or to the instructor.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require employers to have an exposure control plan, a written program outlining the protective measures the employer will take to eliminate or minimize employee exposure incidents. The exposure control plan guidelines should be made available to employees and should specifically explain what they need to do to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
