Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Course Overview

This IACET accredited online Bloodborne Pathogens training course is for anyone who may come into contact with blood or other body fluids on the job. It covers both the CDC and OSHA rules for handling bloodborne pathogens (BBP), including how diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C spread, how to protect yourself and others, and what steps to take if an exposure happens.

Browse our full list of bloodborne pathogens training courses to find the option that best fits your job and industry.

Who Is This Training For?

Many jobs carry some risk of contact with blood or other body fluids. If your work could put you in that situation, this course may be a good fit. Potential audiences include:

• Healthcare professionals
• Dental professionals
• First responders
• Tattoo artists
• Piercing professionals
• School employees
• Childcare providers
• Workplace first aid responders
• Janitorial and environmental services staff in healthcare
• Safety managers and EHS professionals
• Laboratory personnel
• Law enforcement and correctional officers
• Funeral and mortuary professionals
• Barbers, cosmetologists, and beauty professionals
• Biohazard cleanup and waste-handling personnel
• Athletic trainers and fitness facility staff

This list is a starting point, not a rule. Not every job on this list requires bloodborne pathogens training. Check with your employer to find out whether your role needs it.

Healthcare professionals who also need HIPAA training can choose the HIPAA and BBP bundle instead.

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Explained

OSHA sets the rules for bloodborne pathogen safety under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030. This standard tells employers how to protect workers from blood and other potentially infectious materials on the job. It covers exposure control plans, personal protective equipment, and the steps to take after an exposure.

How Often Is Bloodborne Pathogens Training Required?

OSHA requires bloodborne pathogens training at a few key points:

• Before you start a task with exposure risk. Training must happen before an employee begins work that could expose them to blood or other infectious materials.
• Every year after that. OSHA requires refresher training once a year to keep employees' knowledge current.
• Whenever job duties or procedures change. If new tasks, equipment, or procedures add to an employee's exposure risk, additional training may be required even if a full year has not passed.

Employers should confirm the exact training schedule for their workplace, since some employers set stricter rules than OSHA's minimum requirements.