The purpose of this (1) hour course is to provide CNAs with information regarding the general principles of infection prevention and reduction of pathogen transmission.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to:

✔️ Describe how blood exposures occur.

✔️ List ways to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

✔️ Name the types of isolation precautions used in the health care setting.

✔️ Describe the proper methods of hand hygiene and the use of gloves.

✔️ Name the three most common blood exposures and the accompanying risks.

✔️ Identify post exposure treatment options and follow up.