What are bloodborne pathogens?

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. The three primary types are HIV, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), which transmit through direct contact with infected blood or potentially infectious materials.

Who needs bloodborne pathogen training?

OSHA requires bloodborne pathogen training for all employees who have 'reasonably anticipated' occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). This covers healthcare workers, emergency responders, custodial staff, law enforcement, tattoo artists, laboratory workers, and first aid providers.

How long does bloodborne pathogen training take?

The course takes roughly 90 minutes to complete, with a final exam following. It's self-paced, allowing learners to pause and resume whenever needed.

What is OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard?

The standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) mandates exposure control plans, annual training, Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost, engineering controls, PPE usage, biohazard labeling and disposal, and post-exposure evaluation procedures.

Is this course accepted for healthcare workers?

Yes, it meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.1030 requirements, though employers may require additional site-specific training.

Can tattoo artists take this course for compliance?

Yes, body art professionals with blood exposure should complete the training, though some states have additional requirements.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training & Certification

Q: Does this course meet CDC guidelines?

The course meets OSHA standards and aligns with CDC-recommended practices for infection control, including standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE use, and safe sharps disposal.

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✓Healthcare workers (nurses, medical technicians, lab workers and dental assistants)
✓Emergency medical personnel (EMTs and paramedics)
✓Custodial and housekeeping staff
✓Law enforcement officers and correctional facility staff
✓Tattoo artists, body piercers and body art professionals
✓First aid responders in any workplace
✓School nurses and athletic trainers
✓Home healthcare aides and caregivers
✓Laundry workers handling contaminated materials
✓Any employee with reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)

Industries That Require OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

✓Hospitals and medical clinics
✓Dental offices
✓Emergency medical services (EMS)
✓Nursing homes and long-term care facilities
✓Clinical and research laboratories
✓Law enforcement and corrections
✓Tattoo parlors and body piercing studios
✓Schools and universities (nurses, athletic trainers)
✓Custodial and janitorial services
✓Home healthcare agencies
✓Industrial first aid teams

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Everything you need to know about the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Certification.

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. The three primary bloodborne pathogens are: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS; Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), which causes liver inflammation and can lead to chronic liver disease; and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the United States. These pathogens can be transmitted through direct contact with infected blood or other potentially infectious materials.

OSHA requires bloodborne pathogen training for all employees who have “reasonably anticipated” occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). This includes healthcare workers, emergency responders, custodial staff, law enforcement, correctional facility workers, tattoo and piercing artists, laboratory workers, dental professionals, first aid providers, and anyone else whose job duties may bring them into contact with blood or OPIM.

eTraining’s Bloodborne Pathogens course takes approximately 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete, followed by a final exam. The course is self-paced, so you can pause and resume at any time. Most students complete the entire course and exam in a single session. Your progress is saved on the device you’re using, allowing you to pick up where you left off on that device.

OSHA requires annual (every 12 months) retraining for all employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This is not optional, employers must ensure their affected workers complete bloodborne pathogen training every year to maintain compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1030.

OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to protect workers from health hazards caused by exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. The standard mandates: an exposure control plan, annual employee training, Hepatitis B vaccination offered at no cost, use of engineering controls and PPE, proper labeling and disposal of biohazardous materials, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up procedures.

OSHA requires employers to offer the Hepatitis B vaccination series at no cost to all employees with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The vaccination must be offered within 10 working days of initial assignment. Employees may decline the vaccine but must sign a declination form. This is a workplace requirement separate from the training.

Yes. eTraining’s Bloodborne Pathogens Training meets OSHA’s training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1030 and is accepted for healthcare workers, emergency responders, dental professionals, and other at-risk workers. However, employers may also need to provide site-specific training covering their own Exposure Control Plan and workplace-specific procedures.

Yes. Tattoo artists, body piercers, and other body art professionals have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and should complete bloodborne pathogen training. eTraining’s course covers the OSHA standard applicable to all workers with blood exposure risk. Some states (such as California) have additional state-specific bloodborne pathogen requirements for body art professionals.

This course is developed to meet OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and covers CDC-recommended practices for infection control, including standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE use, and safe sharps disposal. The content aligns with both OSHA regulatory requirements and CDC best practices for preventing bloodborne pathogen transmission.

Contact eTraining at info@etraintoday.com to inquire about Spanish-language availability for the Bloodborne Pathogens course. Many of eTraining’s other courses, including OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, Forklift, and HAZWOPER, are available in Spanish.