American Health Care Academy is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 188,191 ratings.
All content Copyright
© –
American Health Care Academy.
All rights reserved.
American Health Care Academy.
All rights reserved.
1-888-277-7865
CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
Get OSHA-compliant bloodborne pathogens training 100% online. Complete the course in just 1–2 hours and receive instant certification valid for 1 year, with unlimited quiz retakes.
Our Bloodborne course includes sessions on transmissions of pathogens, handling exposure, and protection from pathogens. The course follows OSHA guidelines and is valid for 1 year. Printable wallet card available after completing the course.
(111,773 reviews with 4.8 stars) $9.95 $24.90
| Chapters | CE Credits | Validity | Cost | Duration | ECC | Exam Attempts | Wallet Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 2.0 | 1 Year | $9.95 | 1-2 Hrs | Compliant | Unlimited | Download/Print/Mail |
In this chapter of your Bloodborne Pathogens Certification Course, we’ll introduce what bloodborne pathogens are, where they’re found, and how they can affect your health. This knowledge is the foundation for protecting yourself and others when exposure risks are present.
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBPs) are microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria, that are carried in human blood and certain body fluids. They can cause serious illness—and in some cases, death.
Some examples of BBPs include:
In healthcare and workplace settings, knowing how these viruses spread—and how to reduce exposure—is key to prevention.
BBPs don’t just live in blood. They can also be present in other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), such as:
Semen
Understanding these sources helps reduce accidental exposure in real-world settings.
HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system by attacking infection-fighting cells called T-cells. Over time, the body becomes less able to defend itself, even from everyday infections.
If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). According to the World Health Organization, over 35 million people have died from AIDS-related causes since the disease was first recognized.
Symptoms of HIV may include:
There is currently no cure or vaccine for HIV. Prevention through exposure control is the only effective strategy.
HBV and HCV are both serious liver infections caused by viruses spread through blood exposure. They can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic), sometimes resulting in liver failure or cancer.
A person can carry HBV or HCV without showing symptoms, making exposure risk higher in workplace and healthcare environments.
Symptoms of HBV or HCV can include:
While there is a vaccine to prevent HBV, there is no vaccine for HCV. This makes protective measures all the more important.
For the latest statistics and more detailed information, visit the CDC website.
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBPs) are microorganisms and bacteria in human blood or body fluids. They can cause severe sickness or death.
The Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are all examples of BBPs.
Bloodborne pathogens may also be found in (also known as other potentially infectious materials; OPIM):
The HIV weakens your immune system by attacking important, infection-fighting cells (T-cells). As the virus progresses, your body loses the ability to fight even the smallest of infections and diseases.
HIV can eventually lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). According to the World Health Organization, more than 35 million people worldwide have died since AIDS was first recognized in 1981, and 1.6 million people died of HIV/AIDS in 2012.
Symptoms can include: fever, sore throat, rash, poor appetite, rapid weight loss, and swollen glands. Currently, there is no cure or vaccine for HIV or AIDS and avoiding exposure is the only known method of prevention.
HBV and HCV are contagious liver diseases that can be acute or chronic (i.e., liver failure, liver cancer), and are primarily spread through contact with blood. You can have HBV or HCV and not know, as you may not show symptoms. Although there are vaccines to prevent HBV, one does not exist for HCV.
HBV and HCV symptoms include:
For more information and statistics on these bloodborne pathogens visit the CDC Web site.
American Health Care Academy is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 188,191 ratings.
1-888-277-7865