CorePass® Bloodborne Pathogens

CorePass® Bloodborne Pathogen Safety (NFPA 1581): Enhance compliance against NFPA and OSHA requirements.

This CorePass® certification ensures first responders have the critical skills to manage bloodborne pathogen and Other Potentially Infectious Material (OPIM) and risks while meeting NFPA 1581:2025 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 compliance requirements. Developed for a wide range of first responders, it addresses infection control protocols, exposure mitigation, and regulatory adherence in high-risk environments.

Why This Certification Matters

Bloodborne pathogens pose significant occupational risks for emergency personnel during medical interventions, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. This certification provides candidates with actionable strategies to significantly reduce exposure incidents in field operations while maintaining compliance with evolving OSHA and NFPA standards.

The CorePass® Bloodborne Pathogens Safety certification integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring candidates can implement hazard mitigation controls, interpret biohazard communications, and execute post-exposure protocols effectively. It addresses both immediate response needs and long-term occupational health considerations, including reproductive risk management and vaccination efficacy.

Though centred around OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030, the certification can also be used in the context of other regulatory environments.

Key Syllabus Components

Country specific compliance requirements and employee rights
Epidemiology of HIV, Hepatitis B/C, and emerging bloodborne diseases
Exposure Control Plan implementation and audit processes
Engineering control applications including sharps safety systems
PPE selection hierarchy and proper donning/doffing techniques
Post-exposure prophylaxis protocols and medical follow-up procedures
Biohazard communication systems and colour-coding standards
Contaminated waste segregation and disposal methodologies
Equipment decontamination using approved agents
Training documentation standards and record retention policies
Mass fatality infection control and practices

Target Candidates

Frontline emergency medical technicians and paramedics
HAZMAT response team members
Fire service infection control officers
Technical rescue personnel
Security Officers
First Aiders
Health professionals
High risk industry professionals
Disaster Responders
EMS training supervisors and safety managers
Public health crisis response coordinators

Approved References

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and skills consistently with approved references such as Chapter 16 (First Aid) of the text Essentials of Firefighting (IFSTA).