BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS
Course Description
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reviewing this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the basic definitions of blood pathogens and its types
- Find out the mode of transmission in healthcare organizations
- Examine the exposure of these pathogens to health professionals
- Identify how to prevent exposure of these pathogens in the working environment
- Know the OSHA protections for blood borne pathogens
- Identify management and treatment guidelines for nursing assistant’s exposure to these infections.