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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Certification
Our Bloodborne pathogens course teaches hospital employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials.
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Course materials
Introduction
Activity summary
Target audience
Educational objectives
Faculty
Joint Accreditation statement
Physician continuing medical education
Pharmacist continuing education
Nursing continuing education
Dentist continuing education
Disclosure of conflicts of interest
Method of participation and request for credit
Media
Disclosure of unlabeled use
Disclaimer
SECTION 1: Bloodborne pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens
Bodily fluids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis A
Staph infections – methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Tuberculous (TB)
Scabies
Ringworm
Molluscum contagiosum
Herpes zoster
Herpes simplex
General reduction of transmission
The Skin
Disease and conditions of the skin
Works cited
HIV and AIDS
How should my company protect me?
How does exposure occur?
Prevention of exposure
Sanitation
Choices of Disinfectants:
Disinfectants for Instruments:
Works cited
SECTION 2: Personal protective equipment
Removing gloves
Hand-washing after removing gloves
Sharps handling safety
Gowns
Goggles and eye shields
Prevention utilizing vaccination
Eating and drinking in the workplace
Recognizing risk
Things you should never do in the presence of biohazards
When exposure happens
Works cited
SECTION 3: Disposal, spills and cleanup
Disposal
Sharps disposal (needles and sharp objects)
Spills
Cleanup
Documentation
Resources
Works cited
SECTION 4: Tattoo and piercing facilities
Risk of infection during tattooing and piercing procedures
Physical setup of the facility
Waste disposal and sanitation
Preventing infection before, during, and after tattoos and piercing
Cleaning and sterilization
Cleaning
Packaging
Documentation
Storage
Before the procedure
Aftercare
Works cited
SECTION 5: Exposure control plan
Safety devices
Hepatitis B vaccination
Other
Information and training
Bloodborne pathogen standard
Model exposure control plan
General Management
Exposure control officer
Exposure control committee
Education and training coordinator
Employees
Availability of the exposure control plan to employees
Review and update of the plan
Exposure determination
Job classifications in which all employees have exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Job classifications in which some employees have exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Tasks and procedures that may result in exposure
Methods of compliance
Universal precautions – explanation
Procedures
Engineering controls
Work practice controls
Personal protective equipment
Hepatitis B vaccination plan
Labels and signs
Information and training
Training topics
Training methods
Recordkeeping
