The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Welcome to Bloodborne Pathogens Hepatitis C Virus

What is Hepatitis C Virus?
Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that causes inflammation of the liver.

How is it transmitted?
Hepatitis C is transmitted by needle stick injury, blood, blood products, sharing needles,razors, and toothbrushes, sexual contact with Hepatitis C infected person and birth to an infected Hepatitis C mother.

What is the risk of acquiring a Hepatitis C after a needle stick contaminated with Hepatitis C blood?
HCV infection is about 1.8%.

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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Welcome to Bloodborne Pathogens Hepatitis C Virus

The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.