OSHA Infectious Disease Control

Class Description

This 4-Hour OSHA Infectious Disease Control & Common Infectious Pathogens Awareness course provides an overview of the risks and realities of infectious disease exposure incidents in the work environment and reviews the requirements of complying with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard while providing practical information on various diseases and protection strategies for workers. After successfully completing this course, Students will know common terms; common diseases such as Hepatitis A, B & C, Tuberculosis, Meningitis, MRSA and COVID-19; the infectious disease process and how PPE helps prevent their spread; techniques for decontamination; OSHA requirements for protecting workers; how to minimize exposure incidents; and post-exposure requirements.