American Heart Association
Heartsaver® Bloodborne Pathogens Course
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
Tattoo artists
Course Content
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.
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pricing*
$30 per course participant
* Group pricing available
