Course Name: Blood Borne Pathogens
Number of Hours: 2 hours
Course Number(s): 20-296354

Course Description: This course is all about the various types of blood borne pathogens and the dangers they pose to both healthcare professionals and the public. There are descriptions of the signs and symptoms of many pathogens, plus preventative measures that can keep you and your clients' free form bold borne pathogens. Since we all have to contend with germs and viruses in our daily lives, this is a great resource to have in any practice.

Goal: To learn what blood borne pathogens are, what dangers they pose, how to keep healthy and safe, and possible treatments and outcomes.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to master the following objectives with a minimum of 70% accuracy:

To Access Your Courses: Inside your account, go to the tab "My Courses." If you do not readily see this tab, click "My Account" first, then you will see "1 - My Courses."

You will use this material as a guide to take and pass each exam. Each course has its own online exam, so after you have read through the material, you must pass the associated online exam to get credit for taking the course.

To access the online exam inside your account, click "My Exams." You may save your work without losing it. Once you successfully pass the course exam, you will have access to your certificate immediately. This certificate is your proof of completing the entire course.

You have one year (365 days) from the purchase date to complete your courses; however, if your renewal is due before this date, you may need to complete them before the one-year expiration.

After your course expires, you will no longer have access to the courses. You have the option within 60 days of the expiration to purchase a 6-month extension of time, which will reactivate each expired course with a new expiration of 6 months from the date of extension. You can purchase this within your account or by giving us a call within 60 days after expiration.

---The courses are NOT video.

---The courses are NOT an audio file.

---The courses are NOT mailed out in any format. Nothing comes by mail, as you have instant access to the courses upon ordering.

---The courses are NOT a webinar.

---The courses are NOT considered an In-Person/Live Class and will not be accepted as such. 

---The courses are NOT scheduled, as you can complete this course 24/7.

---For Florida, the courses are NOT accepted in the category “Live: Relevant to and Focus on Massage Therapy Techniques.”

For all states, you should search specifically for courses that you know are accepted for your state, as some subject matters will not be accepted. For New York, Louisiana, and Texas specifically, please filter by category, then your state, and press Submit. This will help you as a general guide as to what would be accepted; however, it is still up to you to determine the acceptance. If you are unsure as to what your state requires or need their contact information, go to “Credentials/Licenses,” scroll down and select your appropriate state. If you need their contact information, scroll to the bottom of that page under “Massage Board Information.” 

Florida, Georgia, South Carolina & Tennessee: For Licensed Massage Therapists, we submit credits for each accepted course directly to your Board in these specific states; however, this submission is made for those who have entered their License Number with the Associated State listed within their account before taking an exam.

Louisiana: For licensed Massage Therapists who have their license number and Louisiana selected within their account, we submit credits to LA for each approved course. Louisiana Therapists Notice: Visit www.cemassage.com/la to view our current list of approved courses before taking an exam (as course listings can change); no exchanges or refunds will be granted. Only courses on our LA webpage with an LCEU number are approved for LA. We do not submit credit for courses not approved by Louisiana.

For all other states, entities, and board certification, it is your responsibility to submit credits to your appropriate licensing/certification board for each accepted course by your board. While we do our best to provide current and accurate information, it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure acceptance. Generally, you will have to submit the certificates during the renewal process or upon being audited. Your certificates are always available inside your account. We do not guarantee approval for each course for each state. NOT all courses are approved, even if we are approved directly by the state (our provider numbers will appear on each certificate regardless of approval). Note: This list is subject to change.

---For all states, you should search specifically for courses that you know are accepted for your state. This includes but is not limited to New York, Louisiana, and Texas.

---If you are unsure what your state requires for renewal or need their contact information to find out, please click on "Credentials/Licenses" at the top of the website, then select your renewing entity. If you need their contact information, scroll to the bottom of the page until you see "Massage Board Information."