Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification
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BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN PREVENTION CERTIFICATION
Overview
Bloodborne pathogen prevention certification is for any individual that is reasonably anticipating in being exposed to blood or other potentially infectious material while on the job. As per the CDC, there are three bloodborne pathogens that workers facing blood may be at risk of contracting; these are Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B.
An individual that has received bloodborne pathogens training must know the following: precautions for procedures on handling equipment used in drawing blood, procedures for dealing with exposure to blood, limiting the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, handling human blood products, identifying hazardous organisms.
Requirements
Candidates registering for the exam must qualify in (at-least 1) of the GROUPS (A or B or C) as shown below. Training and experience may be completed within united states of america or outside united states of america.
Who Must Have This Certification
Exam Test Plan
The exam content topic includes the following:
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Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
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Post-Exposure Follow-up
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Recordkeeping for Bloodborne Pathogens
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Needlestick Injuries
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Other Sharps
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Universal Precautions
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Latex Allergy
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HBV, HIV, and HCV
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Labeling and Signs
Renewal
AECA believes in continuing education more frequently so that the candidate can have a constant touch with knowledge, Candidate’s are required to attend the continuing education units / credits every year to renew their certification.
Frequently asked questions
RENEWAL (FAQs)
How often do i have to renew my Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification?
Every year.
What is the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
I have submitted my renewal application to renew the certification, how long will it take before i can recieve my new certification packet.
It usually takes 15-20 business days to process and mail your new certification packet.
While i was submitting my renewal application i submitted an incorrect mailing address or my previous mailing address and forgot to notify AECA about my udpated address. How do i proceed?
You must contact AECA via email to the following email address: info@aecacert.com
TESTING SITE (FAQs)
We are a SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a HOSPITAL or Medical Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a CAREER SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Private College or Community College and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Foreign School or Employment Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
EMPLOYERS (FAQs)
We are an employment facility and would like to verify a prospective employees's credentials?
To submit a credential verification, you must visit the credential verification page on the website and submit an application for credential verification. All credentials are manually verified via email only.
Will AECA accept Continuing Education Units (CEUS) provided to our employees and apply them towards their renewal CEUs.
Yes. The candidate at the time of renewal must email us documentation displaying the completion of CEUs.
We are an Employer looking to get our employees certified in Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification?
Your employees can become eligible to attempt the exam certification provided you repreat the below steps for each of your employee that you would like to register to attempt the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Exam.
Are there reference books that we can use in order to prepare our employees for the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Exam.
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Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens 7th Edition
How soon can our employees get a date for attempting the certification exam?
The date depends on the documentation being submitted to AECA.
MILITARY (FAQs)
I am in the active duty military, and i have this certification related education. Can i be eligible for the exam?
Yes.
How long with it take for AECA to inform me about my eligibility for registering to attempt the exam?
After you have submitted your JTS/Smart Transcript, the registration department usually takes 3-5 business days to review and notify you about the status of your eligibility.
After i am eligible for the certification exam, what do i do next?
Your next step would be
How often do i have to renew my Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
$35.
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the Certification Exam.
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Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens 7th Edition
Where can i find a practice exam for the Certification Exam?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/hazards/bbp/bbp.html#standard
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/bloodborne_quickref.html
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_BloodborneFacts/bbfact01.pdf
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/standards.html
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=PREAMBLES&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=Bloodborne~Pathogens
- Link: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-106publ430/html/PLAW-106publ430.htm
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/ndl-law.html
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/ndl-law-1.html
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/genres.html
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-157/
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/materials_library.html
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
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Electronic ID Card via Email
What are the available testing site for the exam?
You can attempt the exam under a naval base, military hospital etc.
CANDIDATE (FAQs)
How can i obtain the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification?
There are various routes that one can take:
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Fullfil the requirements for registering for the certification exam. -
Attempt the exam. -
On successfully passing the exam, you will be awarded with the credentials.
I am a foreign trained medical professional and would like to attempt the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification exam, what are my steps?
You may be eligible for attempting the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification exam being that you are a foreign trained medical professional.
I am working as a medical assistant or clinical medical assistant or patient care technician or in a medical profession and would like to attempt the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Exam?
Yes, you can attempt the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Exam.
How often do i have to renew my Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification?
Every year.
What is the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Exam.
There are various textbooks available for reference purposes to prepare for the Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Exam.
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Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens 7th Edition
Where can i find a practice exam for Bloodborne Pathogen Prevention Certification Exam?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam. You can visit the AECA Practice Exam Page to view the available practice exams.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you electronically via email.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this:
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/hazards/bbp/bbp.html#standard
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/bloodborne_quickref.html
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_BloodborneFacts/bbfact01.pdf
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/standards.html
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10051
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=PREAMBLES&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=Bloodborne~Pathogens
- Link: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-106publ430/html/PLAW-106publ430.htm
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/ndl-law.html
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/ndl-law-1.html
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/genres.html
- Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-157/
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/materials_library.html
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
Yes.
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Electronic ID Card via Email