Title: Explain bloodborne pathogens and the importance of universal precautions.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training I (14062-I) > Section: Obtaining First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certification

Explanation should

- incorporate a definition of exposure
- identify and describe specific bloodborne pathogens
- reflect an understanding that universal precautions include the use of protective barrier devices (e.g., latex and/or vinyl gloves, face shields) when blood or other body fluids are present.

Teacher Resources:

- Bloodborne Pathogens, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What constitutes exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
- What materials must be available when dealing with blood or other body fluids?
- What steps should be taken in the event of exposure to a bloodborne pathogen? What are the long-term consequences of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or other diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens?