JRYM 434F: BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Spring 2026 |
| Units: | 0 |
| Hours: | 1 lecture per quarter (1 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | This course is limited to students employed with Cupertino Electric. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify situations and job site conditions that may result in exposure to human blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)
- Explain how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted and recognize the health risks associated with exposure to blood and OPIM
Description
This course covers procedures and practices to protect workers from exposure to human blood and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM).
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Recognize procedures and practices designed to protect workers from exposure to human blood and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM).
- Implement effective safety measures to minimize the risk of exposure in the workplace.
Course Content
- Core practices for identifying and responding to potential exposure to human blood and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM)
- Focus on practical procedures and preventative measures supervisors can implement to protect workers and minimize on-site risk
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. When taught in person, this training must be conducted in a clean classroom with internet access, necessary hardware and software, and course materials, if applicable.
2. When taught online, this course requires access to CEI's Learning Management System (Amplify), continuous access to a computer with the necessary software and hardware to view video content, and a reliable intranet connection.
2. When taught online, this course requires access to CEI's Learning Management System (Amplify), continuous access to a computer with the necessary software and hardware to view video content, and a reliable intranet connection.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Quiz
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
CEI EH&S program and applicable Fed/OSHA and/or Cal/OSHA standards, provided by Cupertino Electric.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
No assignments.
Discipline(s)
Electricity