CPR + First Aid + BBP Certification Manual: Bloodborne Pathogens Introduction
- 1. CPR Introduction
- 2. Recognizing Cardiac Arrest
- 3. Positioning & Pulse Check
- 4. Compressions for Adults
- 5. Compressions for Infants & Children
- 6. Ventilation Equipment
- 7. Ventilations for Adults
- 8. Ventilations for Infants & Children
- 9. AED Usage
- 10. AED Special Circumstances
- 11. Common CPR Mistakes
- 12. CPR Conclusion
- 13. First Aid Introduction
- 14. Get to Know Your First Aid Kit
- 15. Recognition & Protective Gear
- 16. Medical Emergencies
- 17. Medical Emergencies II
- 18. Trauma Emergencies
- 19. Trauma Emergencies II
- 20. Choking
- 21. Choking Procedures for Adults & Children
- 22. Choking Procedures for Infants
- 23. Aftercare
- 24. Common First Aid Mistakes
- 25. First Aid Conclusion
- 26. Bloodborne Pathogens Introduction
- 27. Protection from Pathogens
- 28. Protective Gear
- 29. Transmission
- 30. Exposure
- 31. Cleaning Exposed Areas
- 32. Reporting an Incident
- 33. Common BBP Mistakes
- 34. Bloodborne Pathogens Conclusion
- MyCPR Now™ Glossary
What Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) means
A bloodborne pathogen (BBP) is a microorganism that is present in human blood and infectious to humans.
How to Be Safe
Universal precautions including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Body Substance Isolation (BSI) should be used at all times when in contact with a BBP. Utilizing PPE and BSI will help keep both you and your team safe.
Why You Should Be Concerned
Bloodborne pathogens can cause disease and are easily transmittable. Some examples of diseases that can be passed through bloodborne pathogen transmission are the HIV and Hepatitis (various forms) viruses. Fortunately, staying safe and keeping your team safe is usually easily manageable with right personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedural knowledge.