The following OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for California Dental Healthcare Providers Training is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on the purpose of OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
What you will learn:
- Key bloodborne pathogens of concern in dental healthcare settings
- Modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
- The principles of Standard Precautions
- The importance of infection control practices in preventing the spread of bloodborne pathogens
- Safe work practices
- The types of personal protective equipment (PPE) required
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- The importance of post-exposure evaluation
- Specific requirements for California dental healthcare providers
- Potential workplace hazards
- The importance of maintaining accurate records relating to bloodborne pathogen exposures
- Responding to emergency situations involving bloodborne pathogens
Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion. Course length: 1 hours; CEU: 1 CEU
The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of OSHA, CDC, NIH, and DIR (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by OSHA, CDC, NIH, DIR, or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2024 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.