Our American Heart Association (AHA) certification cards are accepted throughout the United States by colleges, universities, hospitals, and workplaces. The Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials. This course is designed to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Who should take this course?
The AHA Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Course is designed for anyone with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens such as: Correctional Officers, Childcare workers, Security guards, Maintenance workers, School personnel, Hotel housekeepers, Health and fitness club staff, and Tattoo artists.
What does this course teach?
This course uses the PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) and tagline, “Make a PACT, Know How to Act™,” to help students learn and easily recall bloodborne pathogens training.
Students learn how to:
- Protect themselves from blood or blood-containing materials.
- Act quickly and safely.
- Clean the area that has blood or blood-containing materials.
- Tell their supervisor about the incident.
Textbook(s): It is highly recommended you have access to the most up-to-date AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED student workbook for the class you are taking that is the newest version with the current AHA guidelines being taught. You are encouraged to purchase this book from us now when completing your registration.
Please understand that from time to time item(s) may need to be mailed to you. Please allow 7-10 business days for arrival.
The following items are available for purchase. Please understand that from time to time some item(s) may need to be mailed to you. Please allow up to 7-10 business days for items to arrive via USPS. In most cases, items will be picked up at the class.