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)