Bloodborne Pathogens for Pharmacy Staff (2024)

Description: 

This CE Mastery Exam tests your comprehension of the material covered in BloodTo receive educational credit, you must pass the Bloodborne Pathogens for Pharmacy Staff CE Mastery Exam and complete the Course Evaluation. After passing the exam and completing the evaluation, you will then be able to claim your credit and submit it directly to CPE Monitor.

CE Requirements

To earn one contact hour or 0.1 CEUs of credit for Bloodborne Pathogens for Pharmacy Staff, you must complete the course, earn a score of 70% or better on this Bloodborne Pathogens for Pharmacy Staff CE Mastery Exam, and complete the course evaluation.

Author: 

Brian Williams. MHA & MBA Vice President of Compliance, MedTrainer, Inc.

Author's Disclosure:

The author has no financial arrangements or affiliations with any commercial entities whose products, research, or services may be discussed in this study. There is no discussion of investigational or unlabeled uses of a product.

Learning Objectives (Pharmacists):

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Define and identify common Bloodborne Pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) and potential sources of exposure and occupational injuries.
2. Recognize workplace hazards associated with Bloodborne Pathogens in the pharmacy setting and methods to prevent the spread of infections caused by BBP, OPIM, and sharps injuries.
3. Recall and describe the components of an Exposure Control Plan, including employer provided Hepatitis B vaccination, immediate actions to take if exposed or injured, and reporting requirements.
4. Describe the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and identify situations and environments in which PPE is required.
5. Explain employee and employer responsibilities with respect to preventing the spread of bloodborne pathogens.

Learning Objectives (Pharmacy Technicians):

1. Define and identify common Bloodborne Pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) and potential sources of exposure and occupational injuries.
2. Recognize workplace hazards associated with Bloodborne Pathogens in the pharmacy setting and methods to prevent the spread of infections caused by BBP, OPIM, and sharps injuries.
3. Recall and describe the components of an Exposure Control Plan, including employer provided Hepatitis B vaccination, immediate actions to take if exposed or injured, and reporting requirements.
4. Describe the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and identify situations and environments in which PPE is required.
5. Explain employee and employer responsibilities with respect to preventing the spread of bloodborne pathogens.

 Accreditation

Conduent Healthcare Knowledge Solutions, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

To earn 1.0 Contact Hour or 0.1 CEU of credit for Bloodborne Pathogens for Pharmacy Staff, you must complete this course, earn a score of 70% or better on its CE Exam, and complete the course evaluation. After passing the exam and completing the evaluation, you will then be able to claim your credit and submit it directly to CPE Monitor.

Publication Information

ACPE UAN:

  • Pharmacist: 0296-0000-23-004-H05-P
  • Pharmacy Technician: 0296-0000-23-004-H05-T

Credit:

  • 1.0 Contact Hour
  • 0.1 CEUs

Activity type:  Knowledge-based

Release Date: 

Expiration Date:

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Provider Contact Information: For questions regarding the accreditation of this activity, please email knowledge.connection.help@conduent.com.

Credit Information

Activity Number Credit Amount Accreditation Period
ACPE# 0296-0000-23-004-H05-T 0.1 CEUs February 04, 2024 - February 04, 2027
ACPE# 0296-0000-23-004-H05-P 0.1 CEUs February 04, 2024 - February 04, 2027