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Bloodborne Pathogens

Author: Amanda Marten MSN, FNP-C 

People who work in a healthcare setting are at increased risk of exposure to infectious diseases. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 5.6 million healthcare workers are at increased risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens [8]. Thus, healthcare professionals should be knowledgeable about the types of bloodborne pathogens and avenues of transmission. Additionally, they should be aware of prevention and safety strategies related to reducing disease transmission. This course aims to equip learners with knowledge related to bloodborne pathogens, transmission, and prevention strategies. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. What are Bloodborne Pathogens? 
  3. Transmission 
  4. Universal and Standard Precautions 
  5. Hand Hygiene 
  6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
  7. Injection/Sharps Safety 
  8. Proper Disposal of Contaminated Materials 
  9. Workplace Requirements 
  10. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Bloodborne Pathogens. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Define bloodborne pathogens and potential methods of transmission. 
  2. Describe universal versus standard precautions. 
  3. Summarize prevention strategies related to bloodborne pathogens. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: August 27, 2024

Course Expires on: August 27, 2027

Course Offering: #379

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