The purpose of this course is to prepare healthcare providers to comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and CDC directives regarding risks and precautions associated with exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Occupational exposure is considered an urgent medical concern and should be managed immediately after possible exposure - the sooner the better; every hour counts. The CDC guidelines outline considerations in determining whether health care workers should receive PEP (antiretroviral medication taken after possible exposure to reduce the chance of infection with HIV) and in choosing the type of PEP regimen.


Participants in this course will be introduced to the concept of postexposure management of healthcare personnel and will be provided Guidelines for antiretroviral (ARV) prophylaxis following high-risk exposure ( postexposure prophylaxis—PEP) to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the importance of prompt reporting, and evaluation of occupational exposures to pathogenic organisms, the timely initiation of postexposure prophylaxis, and the implementation of postexposure follow-up strategies in order to prevent infection and the development of disease.