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
Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. Important examples include hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Exposure can occur when infected blood or other potentially infectious materials enter the body through a needlestick or other sharps injury, contact with non-intact skin, or contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Why Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Matters
People in healthcare, emergency response, public safety, cleaning, personal care, and other occupations may encounter blood or potentially infectious materials as part of their work. Reducing exposure requires recognizing hazards before contact occurs and using appropriate protective measures. These may include safe work practices, personal protective equipment, safer handling of sharps, proper cleaning and disposal procedures, and prompt response to exposure incidents.
Universal Precautions
Universal precautions means treating human blood and certain other potentially infectious materials as though they may contain bloodborne pathogens, regardless of whether an infection is known to be present. Using the same precautions consistently helps reduce unnecessary exposure and prevents decisions from being based on assumptions about another person's health.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, creates a barrier between the responder and potentially infectious materials.
Depending on the task and anticipated exposure, PPE may include:
- Disposable gloves
- Protective clothing or gowns
- Eye protection
- Face shields
- Masks or other appropriate barriers
PPE should be selected based on the type of exposure that could reasonably occur.
Workplace Procedures
Organizations may establish specific procedures for preventing exposure, cleaning contaminated areas, handling sharps, disposing of contaminated materials, and reporting exposure incidents.
Employees should become familiar with the procedures, protective equipment, and reporting process used in their workplace.
Important Training Limitation
This course provides general education about bloodborne pathogens and exposure prevention. Workplace requirements vary based on job duties, environment, and organizational policies. Follow the procedures and training requirements established for your workplace.