First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens (US)

Who is this course for?

Personnel requiring awareness or understanding of the protection against bloodborne pathogens in a first aid situation.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course.

How will this course benefit me?

This course is designed to give personnel a basic overview of how to treat a casualty who is injured at work and provide an awareness of the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and what to do if exposure occurs.

The course consists of following sections:

Section 1: Casualty Assessment

Section 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Section 3: Treating Different Types of Injuries

Section 4: Bloodborne Pathogens

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you have a basic overview of how to treat a casualty who is injured at work and provide an awareness of the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and what to do if exposure occurs.

What standards are referred to in this course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards but is written according to industry best practice.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.