Introduction

Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens for Barbers is a 2-hour training which includes a quiz at the end of this presentation.  A score of 70% is required to successfully complete this training.

This training will cover the following lessons:

• Overview of the Infectious Disease Process
  •     Influences of exposure
  •     What are bloodborne pathogens?
  •     Ways to Spread Germs / Modes of Transmission
  •     HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C,   Barber’s Itch, Scalp Ringworm, Impetigo, Head lice, Tetanus, Herpes and STIs
  •     Prevention strategies
  •     Owner responsibility
  •     Cleaning disinfecting and sterilizing implements/tools
  •     Restricted use of certain items
  •     Procedures with respect to blood, body fluids and client contact
  •     Hygienic practices
  •     Sanitary dress
  •     Sanitary facilities
  •     Food and beverage                                                                                                                                                                        •     Towel and chemical storage and MSDS
• Product labeling