Bloodborne Pathogens

The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course is designed to teach employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials. This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.

AHA course uses the PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) and slogan, Make a PACT, Know How to Act to help students learn and easily recall bloodborne pathogens training. Students learn how to:

  • Protect themselves from blood or blood-containing materials.
  • Act quickly and safely.
  • Clean the area that has blood or blood-containing materials.
  • Tell their supervisor about the incident