Bloodborne Pathogens 2023

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The online Bloodborne Pathogens 2023 Refresher Course will guide you through all aspects of bloodborne pathogens awareness and safety.  This self-paced comprehensive course will explain in detail common bloodborne diseases, protective measures, and site specific safety information.  This course has been designed to meet and exceed Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines.   

At completion of the course, a score of 80% is required to pass the final exam. 

After completion of this course, you should be able to understand:

• Common bloodborne diseases including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
• How you as a volunteer emergency responder have the potential to be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Employee/Volunteer responsibilities vs. Employer responsibilities.
• Safe work procedures and how to prevent exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.

Key Points on Bloodborne Pathogens:

• Bloodborne Pathogens are any diseases transmitted through contact with infected blood.
• All members are required to practice safe work procedures and complete annual refresher training.
•  If you have any questions on the material presented, the Hepatitis B Vaccine, or Infection Control Procedures, please contact an instructor immediately.  Instructors are available 24/7 to answer questions in real time.

•  Lead Instructor:  Jim Turner (321)258-4679
• Dave Micka (321)288-5473
• Gavin Brown (321)288-0452

Information in this course is provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM), Save a Life by NHCPS, MARCOM, Emergency One, and the Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department.