Bloodborne Pathogens
This outstanding training course comprehensively explores bloodborne pathogens and the risks they pose to you and your colleagues.
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
Contact details
Email address
Telephone number
01953 853070
Education Provider
Social Care TV
24 active educational opportunities
Hingham Manor, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4HP
This outstanding training course comprehensively explores bloodborne pathogens and the risks they pose to you and your colleagues.
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