Blood Borne Viruses
Blood borne viruses training raises your team’s awareness of these viruses and how to protect against them. Delivered on-site by a registered nurse, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
Why this training matters
An estimated 111,800 people in the UK are living with HIV, around 50,200 with chronic hepatitis C and 268,000 with chronic hepatitis B in England — and NHS staff continue to report thousands of blood-borne-virus exposures from sharps injuries.
Source: UKHSA / Terrence Higgins Trust / British Liver Trust
About the course
Protect against blood borne viruses
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Know the common blood-borne infections
- Understand how HIV infections develop
- Be aware of how hepatitis B develops
- Know how Hepatitis C develops
- Understand how blood-borne viruses are spread
- Recognise the risk of transmission in the healthcare industry and other sectors
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Blood Borne Viruses
- Viral infections
- Abbreviations
- Diseases
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- HIV-1 and HIV-2
- Pathogenesis of HIV infections
- Transmission of HIV
- Prevalence of HIV
Hepatitis B
- The hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- Pathogenesis of HBV infections
- Transmission of HBV
- Prevalence of HBV
Hepatitis C
- The hepatitis C virus (HCV)
- Pathogenesis of HCV infections
- Transmission of HCV
- Prevalence of HCV
How Blood Borne Viruses are Spread
- Routes of transmission
- Sexual intercourse
- Sharing needles
- Needle stick injuries
- Childbirth
Risks of Transmission
- Risks in the healthcare industry
- Risks in other occupations
Keep exploring
Related clinical courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Blood Borne Viruses course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Blood Borne Viruses training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service or virtually — this theory-based course works both ways — nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.