Wastewater operator continuing education

Bloodborne Pathogens: What the Rule Covers

Counts in South Carolina (no pre-approval required)

To clarify and demystify the regulatory scope of bloodborne pathogens as it applies to wastewater operations, distinguishing between chemical and biological hazards, explaining OSHA standards' applicability, and empowering operators with practical knowledge and decision-making skills concerning hazard recognition, PPE, hygiene, and employer responsibilities.

Level 1 — what it is and why — the foundations, for operators new to the subject or wanting a refresher

Credit awarded: 1 hour — Safety

The South Carolina course number is issued by the Agency for this course and is printed on your certificate.

Reviewed by: Robert Risley, Class 1 Wastewater Operator — reviewed October 2026

AquaCert does not mark its own homework: a licensed operator reviews the content and the course cannot be sold while that review is out of date.

One hour of study is one hour of credit. Your certificate reports the hours, which is what South Carolina records against your renewal.


What's included

  • Self-paced online coursework you can start, pause, and resume anytime
  • Short questions along the way, and a short final quiz to pass for your certificate (retake it as often as you need)
  • An official certificate of completion (PDF) with a public verification code
  • Progress saved to your My Learning dashboard
$19.00 USD

One-time payment · lifetime access to this course

About 72 minutes of video · 1 hour

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Full refund within 7 days if you have not completed the course — refund policy.

Training a team? Buy seats for your operators — card or purchase order, with a completion record you can export.

Can your plant pay? See how, with a request to print for your supervisor.