LEARNING OBJECTIVES: * Understand the bloodborne pathogens * Identify the types of diseases which can be transmitted through the bloodborne pathogens * Recognize the symptoms of bloodborne diseases * Understand how bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted in the workplace * Understand the prevention measures and what to do if exposed to bloodborne pathogens

TOPICS COVERED: * Bloodborne Pathogens * Hepatitis B * Human Immunodeficiency Virus * Modes of Transmission * Vehicles of Transmission * Universal Precautions * Reducing the Risk * Signs, labels, and color coding * Exposure Incident Procedures * Specific Exposure Procedures * Emergency Procedures