Bloodborne Pathogens - Online

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12:00 AM - Saturday, November 20, 2027, 11:59 PM


Commission on Accreditation For Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)-Basic (1.00 hours)

Updated in December 2021, the Bloodborne Pathogens course teaches participants how bloodborne pathogens are spread, how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material.

1. Understand how infections can be spread from one person to another.
2. Understand the responsibilities both the employer and the employee have in protecting the employee from exposure to bloodborne pathogens on the job.
3. Describe the contents of an exposure control plan and understand the importance of being familiar with the exposure control plan at their place of employment.
4. Explain what it means to take standard precautions and describe examples of practices that are included as part of standard precautions.
5. Describe when and how to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to limit the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
6. Demonstrate proper technique for removing disposable gloves.
7. Describe when and how to wash their hands to limit the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
8. Describe proper technique for cleaning equipment and surfaces soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials, and for disposing of contaminated materials.
9. Describe what to do if an exposure incident occurs.

This CE activity is accredited for 4.5 Basic CEH by The American Red Cross, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education.

I understand that the American Red Cross as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation will submit a record of my course completions to the CAPCE AMS. I further understand that my course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers, and NREMT on a password-protected need-to-know basis. In addition, I understand that I may review my record of CAPCE accredited course completions by contacting CAPCE.

Cancellation Policy:
American Red Cross reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
American Red Cross is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact your instructor.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

American Red Cross adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, as well as the conflict of interest requirements of the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.