October 8, 2015

AHA Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Course is a classroom course that teaches employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials.

This course is designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.

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

Course Format

Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)

Features

  • Ideal for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an instructor
  • Content is based on the PACT acronym to reinforce critical learning points
  • Designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne
    pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction
  • Available for first-time or renewal bloodborne pathogens training
  • Each student receives their own high quality course materials

Course Completion

Students receive Participation Certificate upon course completion.

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

PO Box 718
Putnam Valley, NY 10579