Bloodborne Pathogens Technician (BPT) Independent Study - General Industry
Our Bloodborne Pathogens Technician certification covers:
- Scope and Application
- Written Plan
- Exposure Determination
- Methods of Compliance
- Regulated Waste
- New Needlestick Requirements
- And much more!
- Course Outline
Certification:
Bloodborne Pathogens Technician (BPT)
Course Objectives:
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and hepatitis merit serious concern for workers occupationally exposed to blood, other potentially infectious materials and other body fluids that contain such bloodborne pathogens as HIV and HBV. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens occurs in many ways. Generally, bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through contact with eyes, nose, and mouth or through broken skin.
Learning Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify potentially infectious materials, identify types and methods of exposures, understand the health hazards of bloodborne pathogens, and implement an effective Exposure Control Plan.
Online Exams:
The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have three opportunities to pass the exam.
Optional Credits:
The estimated time required to complete the course is 20 hours, but it can be done at the student's own pace. Two (2) CEUs are offered through the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for this course.
If you are interested in receiving
CEU
s
for this course, upon successful completion of the exam please either
download the form and instructions here
or the obtain form and instructions from a Member Services Representative by calling 800-922-2219.
Click on the link below to register for:
Bloodborne Pathogens Technician (BPT)
Bloodborne Pathogens Independent Study Outline
- Scope and Application
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Written Plan
- Sample Plan
- Exposure Determination
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Methods of Compliance
- Engineering Controls
- Work Practice Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Regulated Waste
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New Needlestick Requirements
- Handling Sharps
- Prompt Disposal
- Sharps Containers
- Decontamination
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- HIV and HBV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities
- Training Requirements
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
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Post-exposure Evaluation and Follow-up
- Information Provided to the Healthcare Professional
- Healthcare Professional's Written Opinion
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Communication of Hazards to Employees
- Labels
- Signs
- Information and Training
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Recordkeeping
- Medical Records
- Training Records
- Availability
- Transfer of Records
- Sharps injury log
- Confidentiality
- Bloodborne Pathogens Case Study

