Bloodborne Pathogens

                                                                                                                                         

Bloodborne Pathogens Course Summary

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Overview

Bloodborne Pathogens is designed for individuals who may be exposed to blood and body fluids, or items contaminated with blood, during the performance of their work and who wish to gain a more thorough understanding of bloodborne pathogens, the prevention of occupational exposure, and exposure follow-up.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours. Online course is self-paced. Participants may leave the course at any time and can resume where they left off. The duration will vary depending on the individual learner and their prior knowledge of the subject matter.

Who should take this Course?

This course is relevant for workers who may be exposed to blood and body fluids during the performance of their duties including, but not limited to healthcare professionals, emergency responders, public safety workers, laundry and housekeeping workers. This online bloodborne pathogens course is will get you CSA/CCOHS compliant, as it meets and/or exceeds the safety training and compliance standards set by Canada’s OHS & CSA regulatory bodies. The content of this course is applicable for all workplaces across Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and the Northwest & Yukon Territories.

Course Developer

This online Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) - Worker Safety (CAN) course, content and certification is developed and owned by UL Workplace Health and Safety.

Completion Requirements

At the end of the online module participants must successfully complete the test. Participants that do not achieve 80% can review the module content up to 3 times, as necessary to advance and complete the course. Upon successful completion, there is a printable Certificate for your records.

Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the basic ability to recognize the hazards associated with occupational exposure to blood and body fluids; be familiar with the steps to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens; and to know the steps that should be taken following exposure to blood and body fluids. Printed materials are avaialable online, through the elearning platform.

  • Correctly name the various types of bloodborne pathogens that can be transmitted
  • Correctly locate and navigate the Exposure Control Plan
  • Point out objects that could cause parenteral punctures, and explain how to correctly contain them
  • Demonstrate what to do in case of an exposure incident
  • Demonstrate how to properly recap needles
  • Identify engineering controls in your workplace
  • Identify the correct PPE to wear around potential exposure
  • Correctly examine PPE, and then demonstrate how to put it on
  • Correctly remove and dispose of PPE
  • Demonstrate what to do when you come in contact with blood and blood materials, and how to wash the exposure
  • Prepare the correct bleach solution for decontamination
  • Demonstrate how to properly clean a blood spill using the bleach solution
  • Properly clean any other contaminated surfaces
  • Identify different correct containers
  • Correctly perform containment procedures
  • Correctly identify labels for hazard containers
  • Correctly place labels on hazard materials containers
  • Demonstrate what steps to take to dispose of hazardous materials
  • What to do in case of accident or emergency
     

Instant Access

Access Instructions

You will access and complete the workplace Bloodborne Pathogens online course modules through a secure personal profile you'll create within the online elearning platform.

As soon as you have registered and paid for your online workplace Bloodborne Pathogens course, you will have immediate access to the course and contents, which you can complete at your own pace from any web-capable computer/tablet/smartphone.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Click the "Register" button
  • Then click "Buy Now" or "Add to Cart" in the course window/tab that opens in your browser
  • Assign a username and password for yourself on the elearning platform, or sign in with your existing profile
  • Enter your billing information and click "Pay Now"
  • Assign, access and complete the course at your own pace

You'll receive an email from the system with the login link and instructions, so you can close your browser any time, and restart where you left off later.

It's important to securely store and remember the specific Username and Password that you've assigned to your elearning profile, so you can login and resume your course from any device. You can save the link to your browser bookmarks, or just return to this page and click the blue button below.

You can also purchase and assign courses for other people, through your personal profile. You can easily assign, manage and track the training and certifications for yourself or your entire organization.

SafeTapp Training Record Management

You may also want to utilize the SafeTapp record management app, to keep track of all your online courses, training and certifications. The SafeTapp system allows you to syncronize your courses and certifiations in a central database, so you always have the most up to date records availalbe right from your phone. The SafeTapp App can be utilized to keep track of health and safety training for individuals, or for the all the staff of your entire organization.

Click here to learn more about using the SafeTapp training record management app to track all your online health and safety courses and training.

     

Online Course Modules

Bloodborne Pathogens Course Preview

Once you have completed the registration process and activated the online Bloodborne Pathogens safety and awareness course in your elearning profile, you will be able to move through the individual modules at your own pace. You can start and stop as often as you like, and you can pick up where you left off later.

You will have three attempts to successfully complete the course modules and achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final test. If you are unsuccessful after the third attempt, you will be required to re-purchase the course and start over with three new attempts. As long as you pay attention to the videos, you should have no problem navigating the course and exam process.

Once you have successfully completed all the modules, you can access, download and print your Canadian Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Worker Safety certificate.

Bloodborne Pathogens Worker Safety (CAN)

Lesson 1: Introduction

Online Canadian Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens Lesson 1
Introduction
  • A brief medical history of Bloodborne Pathogens (BBPs)
  • Microscopic Disease-Causing Lifeforms
  • Historical Miasma
  • The work and discoveries of Thucydides, Agostino, Bassi, Ignaz Semmelweis, John Snow, Louis Pasteur, and Robert Kock
  • Germs and Pathogens
  • Latin root of the word Germ
  • Characteristics of Pathogens
  • How pathogens spread in the workplace
  • Transmission of pathogens through infected blood
  • Tasks likely to draw blood
  • Case Study (Dental Assistant)
  • Needle stick with Hepatitis C
  • Risks of infection after a single occupational exposure
  • Training Overview
  • Common risks associated with exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Common bloodborne pathogen related diseases encountered in the workplace
  • Company exposure control plans
  • Steps to be taken when a BPP exposure occurs
  • What can happen when safety precautions are ignored
  • Standards
  • Canadian Standards Association
  • CAN/CGSB/CSA-Z1610-11: Protection of first responders from CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) events
  • British Columbia OHS Regulation Part 5: Chemical and Biological Agents
  • British Columbia OHS Regulation Part 6: Substance Specific Agents
  • Ontario OHS Act: Needle Safety
  • Alberta OHS Code Part 4: Chemical & Biological Hazards, and Harmful Substances - General Requirements
  • Alberta OHS Code Part 11: First Aid
  • Manitoba Safety & Health Act: Needles in Medical Workplaces
  • Nova Scotia: Safe Needles in Healthcare Workplaces Act
  • Saskatchewan OHS Act: Needle Safe Devices & Improved Exposure Control Plans
  • Additional Health and Safety Standards
  • Provincial, Territorial, and local laws
  • Company rules that apply to your job site
  • Annual Training Programs
  • Fines issued by regulating agencies
  • Refresher Training
  • Changes in assigne duties
  • Changes regarding potential exposure to hazards
  • Noted deficiency in employee work performance related to the safety and health of themselves or other workers
  • Accident or injury or near miss during operations
  • Initial and Refresher training sessions and certifications must be documented and filed

Lesson 2: Transmission

Online Canadian Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens Lesson 2
Transmission
  • Common methods of worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Understanding how bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted
  • How to recognize and respond appropriately to situations where exposure may occur
  • Other potentially infectious bodily fluids
  • Plasma
  • Cerbrospinal Fluid
  • Lung Fluid
  • Saliva
  • Mucous
  • Bile
  • Vomit
  • Gastric Excretions
  • Feces
  • Urine
  • Semen
  • Vaginal Secretions
  • Breast Milk
  • Amniotic Fluid
  • Blood-to-blood contact
  • Infected blood comes into direct contact with the blood of a healthy person
  • Parenteral Injuries
  • Pierced Skin or Mucous Membranes
  • Needle sticks
  • Bites
  • Sharp tools
  • Exposed wires
  • Broken glass
  • Contact of infected blood with an open sore or wound
  • Blood-to-mucous membrane (BTMM) contact
  • Infected blood touches one of the mucous membranes of the body
  • Eyes, Ears, Lips, and Mouth
  • Mucous membranes allow pathogens to pass through tissues into the body
  • Ingestion of contaminated material
  • Blood or other bodily fluids directly contact food or drink
  • Blood or other bodily fluids directly contaminate surfaces which then contact food or drink
  • Other transmission methods
  • Infections obtained outside the workplace can be spread within the workplace
  • Infections obtained within the workplace can be spread outside the workplace

Lesson 3: BBP Diseases

Online Canadian Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens Lesson 3
BBP Diseases
  • Different types of diseases that come from bloodborne pathogens
  • Seeking medical attention
  • Early detection and treatment
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis refers to a group of highly contagious viruses that target the liver
  • Hepatitis A (HAV)
  • Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • Hepatitis C (HCV)
  • Hepatitis D (HDV)
  • Hepatitis E (HEV)
  • Hepatitis B can cause liver scarring and failure, cancer and death
  • Hepatitis B transmission methods
  • Hepatitis B signs and symptoms
  • No cure for Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C can cause HBV-like symptoms at the earliest stages
  • Hepatitis C Infection Progression
  • Moment of Infection
  • Incubation Period
  • Acute Infection
  • Chronic Infection
  • Chronic HCV infection can cause cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • HIV transmission methods
  • HIV Infection Progression
  • Moment of Infection
  • First Stage: Acute Infection
  • Second Stage: Chronic Infection
  • Third Stage: AIDS
  • Clinical Latency Period
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Illnesses
  • Tuberculosis
  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Candidiasis
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Cryptosporidiosis
  • Pneumcystis Pneumonia
  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
  • Human Papillomavirus
  • Other Diseases
  • Malaria
  • Syphillis
  • Brucellosis

Lesson 4: Exposure Control Plan (Precautions)

Online Canadian Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens Lesson 4
Precautions
  • Exposure Control Plan (ECP) Revision and Updates
  • Exposure Determinations
  • Methods of Compliance
  • Work Practice Controls
  • Handwashing
  • Needle & Sharps Handling
  • Contaminated Sharps Disposal
  • Housekeeping
  • Workplace Restrictions
  • Engineering Controls
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Donning and Doffing PPE
  • Protective Body Clothing
  • Masks and Face Shields
  • Eye Protection
  • Gloves
  • First Aid PPE
  • Other PPE
  • Hazard Communication
  • Warning Labels
  • CCP Signs
  • CCP Training
  • HBV Vaccinations

Lesson 5: Exposure Control Plan (Post-Exposure)

Online Canadian Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens Lesson 5
Post-Exposure
  • Exposure Incident
  • Post-Exposure Procedures
  • Post-Incident Washing
  • Reporting to your employer
  • Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up
  • Incident Documentation
  • Blood Testing
  • Post-Exposure Treatment
  • Recordkeeping
  • Medical Records
  • Sharp Injury Logs
  • ECP Evaluation: Post-Exposure
  • Reporting Records

Lesson 6: Case Studies

Online Canadian Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens Lesson 6
Case Studies
  • Accidents involving punctured skin and exposure to blood
  • 70% of accidents relate to BBP standards
  • How quickly things can go wrong
  • Investigated Accident Profiles
  • Illustration of key safety principles
  • Accident #1
  • Hand cut on broken glass at landfill
  • Hepatitis C diagnosis
  • Eventual liver transplant
  • Accident #2
  • Metal framer finger caught in pinch point
  • Office assistant exposed to BBP from framer
  • Failure to disclose infection
  • Transmission of Hepatitis B
  • Accident #3
  • Dental assistant needle stick
  • Hand slippage using needle guard
  • Incident unreported
  • Hepatitis C diagnosis of patient

Conclusion and Final Exam