Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
The Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) course provides healthcare workers with practical knowledge to recognise, prevent and respond to occupational exposure to blood and body fluids. This bloodborne pathogens online training Australia course covers bloodborne diseases examples, first aid for blood exposure, risk assessment, reporting, testing, and the management of hepatitis B exposure, hepatitis C exposure and HIV exposure.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define bloodborne pathogens and identify common bloodborne diseases, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
- Explain how bloodborne viruses are transmitted and recognise situations that may increase the risk of occupational exposure.
- Apply appropriate first aid for blood exposure and understand the importance of promptly reporting occupational exposure incidents.
- Assess the risk following hepatitis B exposure, hepatitis C exposure, or HIV exposure and understand appropriate counselling and testing procedures.
- Describe key principles of post-exposure management, including hepatitis B and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and the importance of early intervention.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define bloodborne pathogens and identify common bloodborne diseases, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.
- Explain how bloodborne viruses are transmitted and recognise situations that may increase the risk of occupational exposure.
- Apply appropriate first aid for blood exposure and understand the importance of promptly reporting occupational exposure incidents.
- Assess the risk following hepatitis B exposure, hepatitis C exposure, or HIV exposure and understand appropriate counselling and testing procedures.
- Describe key principles of post-exposure management, including hepatitis B and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and the importance of early intervention.
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Training Overview
- Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Bloodborne Virus Transmission Risks
- First Aid for Exposure
- Exposure Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Counselling & Testing
- Hepatitis B Exposure Management
- Hepatitis C Exposure Management
- HIV Exposure Management
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms found in infected blood or body fluids that can cause disease. Understanding how they spread helps healthcare workers reduce exposure risks.
Common bloodborne diseases examples include hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. These infections can be transmitted through certain exposures to infected blood or body fluids.
First aid for blood exposure includes washing the affected area with soap and water. Eye exposure should be flushed with water or saline, while mouth or nose exposure should be rinsed with water.
After hepatitis B exposure, seek prompt risk assessment. Management depends on the source's HBsAg status and your hepatitis B vaccination and immunity history.
Following hepatitis C exposure, testing and follow-up may be required. For significant HIV exposure, post-exposure prophylaxis may be considered and should begin as soon as possible when indicated.