Pathogens

Part I

Bloodborne Pathogen

Introduction

Section 1: Bloodborne Basics

• The ABC’s of Disease
• Invading the Body
• On-the-Job Exposure (scenarios)

Section 2: HIV/AIDS

• How the Virus Works
• How the Virus is Spread
• Result of Exposure
• At-Risk Populations
• Law Enforcement Risk

Bloodborne Pathogens – Pathenogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).