OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & DOT HazMat Transportation Training for Medical Courier Certification

Code: 1285
Price: US $145.00

Medical courier courses cover essential topics such as:

• Universal precautions, which means treating all human blood and other potentially infectious materials as if they are infectious.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), like gloves and masks.
• Proper handling and disposal of contaminated materials.
• Procedures for handling spills and exposures
• Decontamination techniques.

In addition to BBP training, medical couriers also commonly need HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) training to ensure the privacy and security of patient information.

Medical Courier Training Objectives

To work as a medical courier, you must satisfy two different sets of federal training standards: OSHA (worker safety) and the DOT (public/transportation safety), which are central to medical courier certification requirements.

1. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

Regulated by 29 CFR 1910.1030 The goal here is your personal safety. As part of our OSHA medical courier training, you must demonstrate that you know how to avoid getting sick if a sample leaks.

• Pathogen Awareness: Identify the “Big Three” (HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C) and how they are transmitted (e.g., through needle sticks or mucous membrane contact).

• Universal Precautions: Master the mindset of treating all human blood and body fluids as if they are known to be infectious.

• Engineering & Work Practice Controls: Identify the tools that keep you safe, such as leak-proof containers, sharps disposal boxes, and hand-washing protocols.

• PPE Mastery: Know when and how to use gloves, masks, and eye protection, including the specific sequence for taking them off without contaminating yourself.

• Spill Response: Recite the step-by-step procedure for a “field spill,” including using absorbent materials and disinfectant (usually a 10% bleach solution).

• Post-Exposure Protocol: Know exactly what to do if you are stuck by a needle or splashed—who to call, where to go for medical evaluation, and your right to the Hepatitis B vaccine.

2. DOT Hazmat Training

Regulated by 49 CFR 172.704 (Subpart H) The goal here is transportation safety. This ensures that the public and emergency responders are safe if you are in a car accident and is a key part of hazmat certification for medical courier roles.

• General Awareness: Understand the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and be able to recognize hazardous materials by their labels and shapes.

• Function-Specific Training: For couriers, this means specifically learning how to handle Division 6.2 (Infectious Substances).

  • Category A: Life-threatening substances (e.g., Ebola).

  • Category B: Routine lab samples (e.g., most blood tests, COVID swabs).

• Packaging: Demonstrate knowledge of the mandatory three-layer system:

  1. Primary: Leak-proof vial.

  2. Secondary: Leak-proof bag with absorbent material.

  3. Tertiary: Rigid outer box with the UN3373 label.

• Marking & Labeling: Correctly identify and apply labels for “Biological Substance, Category B” and “Dry Ice” (Class 9) if applicable.

• Safety & Emergency Response: Know how to use a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and how to provide emergency responders with info on what you are carrying.

• Security Awareness: Identify potential security risks (like theft or tampering) and how to respond to suspicious behavior at pickup or delivery sites.

What Regulations Does This Course Satisfy?

Bloodborne Pathogens training is required annually, as detailed by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1030:

Employers must ensure that their workers receive regular training that covers all elements of the standard including, but not limited to: information on bloodborne pathogens and diseases, methods used to control occupational exposure, Hep B vaccine, transporting specimens and other biohazards and medical evaluation and post-exposure follow-up procedures. Employers must offer this training on initial assignment, at least annually thereafter, and when new or modified tasks or procedures affect a worker’s occupational exposure.

Our online Medical Courier course meets OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens training requirements as well as DOT’s Hazardous Materials training requlations found in 49 CFR, and completion of the course qualifies you to hold positions with minor to moderate risk of exposure. If you have already received initial training, our course can also meet your annual refresher requirement.

Topics Covered in Our Medical Courier Training

This Medical Courier course covers all the topics required by OSHA’s and DOT’s Standards. When you enroll in this course, you can expect to learn about a wide range of topics related to bloodborne pathogens, including how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted, how to recognize tasks that may involve blood or other potentially infectious materials, and how to reduce exposure. You will also learn about personal protective equipment and decontamination as part of our medical courier class.

The information provided in this course will allow you to recognize the risks of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and protect yourself while on the job.

Course Requirements

Students may have to complete review sections along the way and a final exam at the end of the course. You will need a computer or iPad with Internet access and an email account. No text is required; all course materials are available online. The course will take approximately 6 hours to complete. There are no prerequisites for this course, so you can learn how to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens regardless of your current position or previous training.

Grading Policy

Passing this course requires completing the multiple choice or true/false exam with a grade of 75% or better. If you do not receive a grade of at least 75% on the final quiz, you may retake the quiz up to a total of three (3) times.

Course Schedule and Deadlines

The course is designed to be self-paced. You will have 60 days to complete it and can come and go as you need. After then, you will need to re-enroll. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive an electronic certificate right away.

Medical Courier Training Certificate

After completing our online Medical Courier course, you will receive a certificate to serve as documentation of training. You can present this certificate to your employer or federal or state regulators if required. Your certification will remain valid for one year — in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1030 & 49 CFR 172.704, you will need to receive training annually to maintain your certification.

Who Should Take This Class?

We have designed our Medical Courier course in such a way that it covers a wide spectrum of workers who have the potential for exposure and who need the certification showing they have met the training requirements for this particular regulation.

Keep in mind that while no one OSHA certification for medical couriers can possibly prepare every worker for every type of hazard that they might encounter, this one covers a range of jobs and provides information on most of the commonly-encountered bloodborne pathogen hazards. This course is intended for those who have minor to moderate exposure risk. Those who work in the hospital setting may need further job-specific training. Additionally, site-specific training may also be indicated for your operations. The course will provide guidance for you in these areas.

Our online OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training course is full of interactive exercises and activities to help you fulfill the OSHA medical courier training requirements regarding Bloodborne Pathogens. All of the information is delivered in a straightforward manner with the ability to take it as time permits. Remember too that you have access to a Remote Instructor™ who is knowledgeable on the material and who can help to provide answers to your questions as well as to make the material relevant to your job.

Industries That Require A Medical Courier Certification

A bloodborne pathogen is a virus or disease that can be passed on through blood or other bodily fluids. Common examples of bloodborne pathogens include Hepatitis A, B and C, Malaria and HIV. These diseases can be passed on when workers who come into contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials do not take proper protective actions.

Although medical professionals may be at the most obvious risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, workers in a range of industries encounter blood while on the job from time to time.

Why Choose Hazmat School?

Medical Courier training is mandatory for many employees in the medical field. If you’re searching for a training course that’s both affordable and convenient, consider Hazmat School. We offer all our course materials online to allow students to study at their own pace, and we offer discounts for groups and government employees.

Ready to get certified? Register for our Medical Courier training course today or contact us for more information about our training methods, corporate accounts and other course offerings.

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