Continuing Education Credits in Infectious Disease for Fire and EMS

Bloodborne Pathogens

This course discusses the characteristics of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. It describes the risks of exposure to healthcare professionals and how using body substance isolation can help reduce or prevent those exposures. It also describes the procedures to be taken after an exposure and how to react if exposed.

Successful completion is a passing grade of 70%. Students will receive 2 CEC hours for completion and a certificate of completion.

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training

This bloodborne pathogen training session teaches the student standards in bloodborne pathogen education. It discusses epidemiology, symptoms and modes of transmission for bloodborne diseases. It goes into great detail about how to prevent and reduce exposure by using good work practices and PPE. Successful students will know the importance for required hepatitis B vaccines, and how to properly react and report any exposures involving blood or OPIM. At the end of the course, a student will not only know the correct steps to take after an exposure, but they will also know the procedures of reporting, labeling, and logging containers and hazardous containers.

A completion with a passing grade of 70% or higher is required. Successful students will receive an immediate certificate and 3 hours of continuing education credits.