SAFETY & FIRST AID/CPR TRAINING

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Disease (BIDA)

Course Length:

4.5 hours (Lecture)

Prerequisites:

ELIS (for Fire Service personnel)

Course Goal:

This course, which meets the intent of applicable Federal regulations, will provide emergency responders with awareness-level information on blood-borne pathogens and other infectious diseases that may be encountered in the emergency response environment.

Course Description:

Any emergency responder, regardless of their location or branch of service, may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases (such as Hepatitis C or HIV) in the course of their duties. In addition, the role of responders as“America’s Domestic Defenders”, places them at risk to exposure as a consequence of a WMD terrorist incident. This course provides basic information on the diseases themselves and routes of exposure as well as precautions needed to minimize or eliminate risk and regulatory requirements. Maximum class size: 30

Certifying Agency:

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Disease & Biological Agent Review (BPIDBR)

Length of Course:

6 hours (Lecture)

Prerequisites:

Initial bloodborne pathogens introduction training (BIDA or equal).

Course Goal:

Upon completion of this course the student will have reviewed and applied basic concepts of recognition and protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biological human diseases pertinent to the scope of practice for a public service worker / provider.

Description of Course:

This course reviews infection control and biological human disease recognition and prevention practices for emergency and non-emergency public
service agencies. There is a variety of situations that public servants are called upon, including domestic violence/terrorism, hazardous materials/waste, and even routine structural fires and vehicle rescues that can and do have the potential for infecting the responder.

Certifying Agency:

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy