OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 2025

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 2025
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard within the context of pharmacy practice. Students will gain a thorough understanding of infection control measures, universal precautions, and regulatory compliance, empowering them to safeguard themselves and others from bloodborne pathogens in the pharmacy setting.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Outline the requirements for pharmacy teams and pharmacies to comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
2. Identify common bloodborne pathogens, the potential for exposure, and routes of transmission
3. Describe an effective exposure control plan (ECP) to minimize the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission
4. Explain work practices that can minimize risks of exposure
5. Discuss Hepatitis B virus vaccination requirements for healthcare workers
Christine Klein, PharmD
Vice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice for Experiential Education
Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Christine Klein is a speaker for the Georgia Pharmacy Association. All relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.
This course is made available for use in conjunction with your employer’s formal training program. Questions related to this course are to be directed to the person within your organization who is responsible for employee training.
Course fee includes course and course materials.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: January 1, 2025
Planned Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
THIS COURSE DOES NOT PROVIDE CPE CREDIT.
Copyright 2025, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden.
Additional information
Duration | 1h 0m |
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Topic Designator | Compliance & Regulatory |
ACPE | No |
ACPE Topic | |
Role | Pharmacist |
Media-Type | On-Demand |
Release Date | 1/1/25 |
CEUs | 0 |
Rating | 4 |