Written by Dr. Jessica DPN, RN, CEN, Dr. Jessica DPN, RN, CEN is a registered nurse and educator with 20 years of experience in critical care emergency nursing, specializing in patient care, education, and evidence-based practice. She holds multiple certifications and serves as a Patient Safety Coordinator.

Bloodborne pathogens course specific questions

The Bloodborne Pathogens course provides essential training for medical professionals and other workers, equipping them with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace. This page answers frequently asked questions about the course to help participants prepare.

• Does the BBP course cover the following?
  a) Anatomy
  b) Skin diseases, disorders, and conditions that may affect the skin
  c) Infection control procedures including waste disposal, hand washing techniques, sterilization equipment operation and methods, and sanitization /disinfection /sterilization methods and techniques
  d) Facility safety and sanitization

  Yes. The BBP course covers all of the above.

• Your BBP course does address waste disposal and handwashing techniques. However, handwashing must be performed specifically with hot running water, and hand sanitizer is not allowed in lieu of handwashing.

  Actually hand sanitizer is permitted in lieu of handwashing in many scenarios. Although washing with antibacterial soap under running water (there is no recommendation for temperature) is desireable, it is not the only acceptable way to cleanse hands.

• How long does the exam take?

  You may spend up to 8 hours in the exam. Yes, you can see patients between questions. But you MUST leave the browser window open during testing, there is no partial save.

• What is the passing mark?

  A score of 84% or more is passing and you get 3 attempts for each exam.

• Do you have a refund policy?

  Yes, we have a refund policy. All physical products carry a 7-day return policy. All of our courses come with a 7 days money-back guarantee. This guarantee is good for 7 days from the date that you enrolled in the course. For more details or to claim a refund, [click here](https://pacificmedicaltraining.com/our-guarantee). Please note that by enrolling in our courses, you are granted a license to access course content. Access to this content will be revoked when a refund is processed.

• How long does it take to receive my certificate?

  As soon as you finish and pass the exam you will be able to immediately download a PDF version of the provider eCard. Upon your request, we will ship your physical certificate within one business day. Depending on where you live, it should arrive in 3–4 days. International shipping takes longer. We also have rush shipment options for an additional cost.

• What happens if my certification is not accepted?

  We offer a 100% refund within the first 7 days for all of our classes. All you need to do is contact us and let us know that you want a refund.