Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens

Audience

This course is designed for anyone with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens such as:

• Correctional Officers

• Childcare workers

• Security guards

• Maintenance workers

• School personnel

• Hotel housekeepers

• Health and fitness club staff

• Tattoo artists

 

Course Content

AHA’s course uses the PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) and slogan, “Make a PACT, Know How to Act,” to help students learn and easily recall bloodborne pathogens training.

 

Students learn how to:

• Protect themselves from exposure to bloodborne pathogens

• Act when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace

• Clean themselves and the area when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace

• Tell or report any exposure to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace

 

Certification

Students receive Participation Certificate upon course completion.

During this classroom-based course, an AHA Instructor conducts video-based lessons that reinforce the PACT acronym.

Student Materials

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Student Workbook (80-1491)