CEUs: 20.0 NMSA | Languages: English, Spanish
In this course, you’ll learn how to properly clean and dispose of hazardous materials, how infectious the disease spreads, about different types of diseases that spread through contact with blood and body fluids, the chain of infection, how to reduce your risk, and what to do if an exposure incident occurs. Your certificate is valid for 2 years.
Note: This course currently fulfills the requirements necessary for taking the NMSA AESTHETIC PRACTITIONER OR EDUCATOR’S EXAM. This course is online only. If a CPR Certification is required by your employer or insurance company, you should verify if online CPR/AED is an accepted method.
Upon completion, you will have a complete and working understanding of:
Full Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
- Spread of bloodborne pathogens
- The chain of infection
- Modes of transmission
- Types of bloodborne diseases
- HIV and AIDS
- Hepatitis B and C
- Reducing your risk
- Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hazardous disposal
- Cleanup procedures
- Glove removal
- Handwashing
- Exposure incidents