Staff Resources
Bloodborne Diseases
This training module is designed to provide a basic understanding of bloodborne
pathogens, common modes of their transmission, methods of prevention,
and other pertinent information. Most of the material in this module
is the courtesy of Oklahoma State University. We want to thank Oklahoma
State University for making this material available. This program is
designed to meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA's) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, 29, CFR 1910.1030.
The training also includes more recent requirements for inclusion of
a discussion about Hepatitis C (HCV) into the training.
Upon request, you may receive additional training from your instructor or supervisor
including an opportunity for interactive questions and answers. If you
want to request additional training and work at Student Health, see
the Assistant Director for Administration. If you do not work in Student
Health, please check with your supervisor. You may also receive additional
training by using University of Delaware's Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Video. To view this presentation you must have RealPlayer
installed on your computer.You should also read this summary
of OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard before continuing with this
module.
Student Health Service staff should also view the videotape of the
10/03/00 inservice on Infection Control by Keith St. John, Director
of Infection Control, Temple University Hospital. This videotape is
available in the Student Health Library or check with the Administrative
Assistant. You may also view and print the session
handouts. Handouts are available on a Student Health Service machine
only. If you do not have access on your Student Health machine, please
contact the Student Health Assistant Director for Administration.
To receive credit for completing this module, please take the quiz at the end of
the last section.