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Bloodborne Pathogens

Infectious diseases

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This outstanding training course comprehensively explores bloodborne pathogens and the risks they pose to you and your colleagues.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    20-08-2024 to 20-08-2025

    Available on-demand until 20th August 2025

  • Cost

    From £1.79

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

Description

About the course

In a care environment there are many bloodborne pathogens which you may come into contact with in your working role. It’s important that you understand how to recognise them, what to do when you come into contact with them and how to prevent exposure in the future.

Who is this course for?

A ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training.

What does the course cover?

  • What are bloodborne pathogens?
  • HIV
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • VHF
  • TB
  • Blood and body fluids
  • Needlestick injury
  • Spillages
  • Responding to exposure
  • Medical assessment
  • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
  • Testing & support
  • Prevention
  • Prevention planning
  • UICPs
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Gloves
  • Training
  • Risk management
  • Blood
  • Storing blood
  • Regulated waste
  • Clinical waste
  • Sharps
  • Contaminated equipment
  • Autoclaves
  • Contaminated clothing
  • Housekeeping
  • Cleaning & disinfection

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