Bloodborne Pathogens Training

1. State the OSHA definition for blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
2. Summarize the employer requirements of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
3. Describe the chain of infection as it applies to bloodborne diseases.
4. Identify bloodborne diseases of concern to healthcare providers in the United States.
5. Discuss how Standard Precautions protect against bloodborne pathogens.
6. Discuss types of personal protective equipment, work practices, and engineering controls that reduce risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
7. Summarize employer and employee actions to be taken in case of an occupational exposure to a bloodborne pathogen.

Nursing

Update your knowledge on OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard required under 29 CFR 1910.1030 and 2023 CDC directives on risks and precautions associated with blood and other potentially infectious materials. Covers bloodborne diseases including HIV, HBV, and HCV; PPE and other protective measures; and occupational exposure.

• This course covers the requirements for bloodborne pathogens training as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
• Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #12300.

Paramedic/EMT

Update your knowledge on OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard required under 29 CFR 1910.1030 and 2023 CDC directives on risks and precautions associated with blood and other potentially infectious materials. Covers bloodborne diseases including HIV, HBV, and HCV; PPE and other protective measures; and occupational exposure.

• This course covers the requirements for bloodborne pathogens training as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• Wild Iris Medical Education is an approved provider for paramedic and EMT continuing education in California by the Coastal Valleys EMS Agency: CE Provider #49-0057.

Occupational Therapy

Update your knowledge on OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard required under 29 CFR 1910.1030 and 2023 CDC directives on risks and precautions associated with blood and other potentially infectious materials. Covers bloodborne diseases including HIV, HBV, and HCV; PPE and other protective measures; and occupational exposure.

• This course covers the requirements for bloodborne pathogens training as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course Approval ID# 08404. This independent distance learning activity is offered at 2.00 CEUs, xxx aotaEdLevel xxx, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy

Update your knowledge on OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard required under 29 CFR 1910.1030 and 2023 CDC directives on risks and precautions associated with blood and other potentially infectious materials. Covers bloodborne diseases including HIV, HBV, and HCV; PPE and other protective measures; and occupational exposure.

• This course covers the requirements for bloodborne pathogens training as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is a Continuing Competency Approval Agency recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Approval of physical therapy continuing education credit varies by state. Confirm approval with your state’s licensing agency before you take the course for CE credit. See Physical Therapy CE Approval for more information.

Contact Hours: 2.00

Course Availability: Expires 2026-11-03