Blood-borne Pathogens & Exposure Control Plan Certification

Blood-borne Pathogens & Exposure Control Plan Certification

Blood-borne pathogens are microorganisms inside the human body which can cause a number of serious diseases through contamination. Employees who work in nursing, dentistry, laboratories or surgeries have an occupational risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous bodily fluids. A comprehensive Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan will help to protect these employees.

This course provides an in-depth overview of Exposure Control Plans. The course will cover what the plan should entail, the step-by-step procedures surrounding exposure to blood borne pathogens in the workplace and how to introduce the plan to employees in training.

 

You will learn:

  • What a Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan is and what it involves.
  • How an effective Exposure Control Plan can save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of employees.
  • How to introduce a Control Plan to employees in training.
  • What steps to take to reduce the risk of exposure to employees.
  • What to do in the immediate aftermath of an exposure incident.

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Blood-borne Pathogens & Exposure Control Plan Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course has 5 modules and should take 3 hours. Each module takes between 15 and 45 minutes on average to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the modules.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed the course there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 80%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test the first time, they will have two further opportunities to take the test after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Blood-borne Pathogens & Exposure Control Plan Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 10 minutes for each of the end of module tests.

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