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Bloodborne Pathogens Training

To comply with state training mandates for Law Enforcement officers, the Morris County Fire Fighters and Police Training Academy is offering this two-hour course on Bloodborne Pathogens.

The program will address:

  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and review of three most common bloodborne pathogens placing law enforcement at risk: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
  • Understanding the mode of transmission, helps reinforce the utilization of Universal Precautions, vaccination recommendations and prompt reporting of any occupational exposures. The program will address what constitutes an exposure and available treatments in the event of exposure with special attention to issues specific to law enforcement, such as crime scene safety.
  • Confidentiality factors regarding individuals incarcerated and co-workers, as it relates to bloodborne diseases.

This program is presented in cooperation with Atlantic Health Systems by Susan Calcara, R.N. - HIV Clinical Education Coordinator.

DATES AND TIMES OF TRAINING*
NOTE: There is no charge for this program
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

February 10
March 31
April 14
May 26
September 22
October 13
November 3

10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm

*Note: This course coincides with dates for other Mandatory Training courses.



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