CPD course for Medical Laboratory Officers
Bloodborne Pathogen Safety in Clinical Laboratories - PowePoint 2026 (3 CPD)
3 CPD points · All levels · 12 lessons
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this CPD session, the learner should be able to:
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Explain the occupational risk posed by bloodborne pathogens in clinical laboratory settings.
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Identify major bloodborne pathogens of concern, including HBV, HCV, HIV, and other organisms transmitted through blood and body fluids.
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Describe common routes of laboratory exposure, including needlestick injuries, sharps accidents, splashes, spills, broken containers, and contact with contaminated surfaces.
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Apply standard precautions when collecting, receiving, processing, storing, transporting, and disposing of blood and body fluid specimens.
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Demonstrate appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment in different laboratory procedures.
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Describe safe handling and disposal of sharps, contaminated materials, and biomedical waste.
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Explain immediate response procedures following occupational exposure, including first aid, reporting, documentation, and post-exposure management.
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Relate bloodborne pathogen safety practices to biosafety, quality assurance, infection prevention, staff protection, and patient safety in clinical laboratories.
Course curriculum
Bloodborne Pathogen Safety in Clinical Laboratories
Introduction
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Learning Objectives
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Safety in Clinical Laboratories Introduction
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Laboratory Sources of Exposure
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Clinical Laboratories Standard
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Exposure Control Plan
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Personal Protective Equipment PPE
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Personal Protective Equipment Types
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Post Exposure Follow Up
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References
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Bloodborne Pathogen Safety in Clinical Laboratories Quiz
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