Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens

(4 hours: Basic, Intermediate & Paramedic levels)

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1. Introduction to Infection Control (15 minutes)

2. Roles & Responsibilities (15 minutes)

3. Exposure Control Plan (30 minutes)

4. Epidemiology, Symptoms & Modes of Transmission (60 minutes)

5. Work Practice Controls (90 minutes)
   1. Training
   2. Engineering controls
   3. Personal protective equipment
   4. Scene operations
   5. Post-response
   6. Station/Facility environment
   7. Post-exposure
   Demonstrations of various types of protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns), proper use, cleaning and disposal of equipment.

6. Recordkeeping (30 minutes)

   
   
   

Contact WMEMS:

168 Industrial Drive
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-6065
fax (413) 586-0947
E-mail: wmems@wmems.org

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