Certified Bloodborne Pathogens & Needle Stick Specialist (CBPS)

Course Description

Bloodborne pathogens continue to be a serious and significant public health concern, primarily due to injuries caused by contaminated sharps and needle sticks. Anyone who works with or around blood or other potentially infectious materials is at risk of exposure to these pathogens, which include AIDS, HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C.

Workers in the healthcare industry and public safety sectors are especially vulnerable to exposure. This includes doctors, dentists, nurses, fire and rescue personnel, police officers, laboratory workers, custodial staff, housekeepers, laundry workers, and similar professions.

It is also important to recognize that individuals who do not have direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials can still be at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Proper training and adherence to safety protocols are essential for minimizing this risk across all work environments.

Learning Outcomes

Understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how they are transmitted.

Identify workplace environments and tasks that pose exposure risks.

Interpret and apply OSHA & State OSHA compliance requirements.

Develop and maintain an effective written Exposure Control Plan.

Recognize potentially infectious materials (OPIM), including blood, body fluids, and human tissues.

Implement safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for sharps, needles, and regulated waste.

Respond properly to exposure incidents, needle sticks, and contamination events.

Follow correct post-exposure reporting and medical follow-up procedures.

Select and use appropriate PPE to minimize exposure risks.

Apply best practices to reduce infection hazards in healthcare and non-healthcare workplaces.

Requirements / Prerequisites

none

Target Audience

Healthcare workers (Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, EMTs)

Dentists and dental assistants

Laboratory technicians and medical lab staff

Firefighters, rescue teams, and first responders

Police officers and public safety personnel

Hospital custodial staff and housekeeping teams

Laundry workers handling contaminated materials

Clinical and non-clinical staff exposed to blood or body fluids

Workers handling sharps, needles, or contaminated equipment

Employees working with animals that may carry bloodborne pathogens

Anyone required to complete Bloodborne Pathogens certification