Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) Awareness Training

Understanding Risks, Prevention, and Safe Handling Procedures

Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) present significant health risks in healthcare, social care, emergency services, and other high-risk environments. This essential training course provides an in-depth understanding of BBVs, their modes of transmission, and practical strategies for exposure prevention and management.

The session covers the most common BBVs, including Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to minimise risk, implement safe practices, and respond effectively to exposure incidents.

What You Will Learn

✔ Understanding Blood-Borne Viruses (BBVs) – Define BBVs, how they are transmitted, and their impact on health.

✔ Common Blood-Borne Infections – Explore the symptoms, long-term effects, and treatment options for infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.

✔ Routes of Transmission – Learn how BBVs spread via needle-stick injuries, contaminated bodily fluids, sexual transmission, and other exposure risks.

✔ Risk Prevention & Safe Practices – Implement effective infection control measures, including proper hand hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and safe handling of blood-related products.

✔ Needle-Stick Injuries & Exposure Management – Follow the correct post-exposure procedures, including first aid, reporting protocols, and medical follow-up.

✔ Cleaning & Decontamination Procedures – Learn best practices for safely cleaning blood spills, disposing of biohazard waste, and minimising cross-contamination risks.

✔ Emergency Response & Legal Responsibilities – Understand duty of care, employer responsibilities, and legal compliance in managing BBV risks within health and social care settings.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for health and social care professionals, emergency responders, laboratory staff, cleaners, and any professionals working in environments where blood exposure is a risk.

Why Choose This Course?

• Gain essential knowledge on BBVs, their risks, and safe handling protocols.
• Learn practical skills for infection prevention and exposure management.
• Understand legal responsibilities and workplace best practices for protecting yourself and others.

📅 Course Availability: Available as an in-house training session or an open course at selected locations.