Bloodborne Pathogens Training for School Employees
Working in any environment with a high concentration of people can increase the risk of exposure to germs and infectious agents on a daily basis. Specifically, bodily fluids can put you in danger of infection. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease. This course is designed to provide an overview of the dangers posed by bloodborne pathogens, safety procedures for handling bloodborne pathogens, and information about protecting staff and students from infection. Topics covered include understanding risks associated with bloodborne pathogens, OSHA-compliant safety training guidelines, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and safe cleanup and disposal practices.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the dangers posed by bloodborne pathogens
- Discuss exposure risks to bloodborne pathogens
- Examine OSHA guidelines, universal precautions, and personal protective equipment
- Review safe cleanup and disposal practices
Microlearning Course
This course is designed for all staff members. (2 minutes)
Teachers and Administration
This version is designed for teachers and administraton to prevent BBP exposure. (21 minutes)
Custodians
This version is designed for school custodial staff. (25 minutes)
Full Course
This course is for all school staff. (22 minutes)
Refresher
This course is for all school staff. (17 minutes)
Support Staff
This version is designed for school support staff that are not custodians. (22 minutes)
Specs
| Intended Audience | K-12 Staff |
| Languages | English (US), Spanish (US), Spanish (European), Spanish (Mexican), French (Canada), French (European), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified-Mandarin), Chinese (Traditional-Mandarin), Filipino Tagalog, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Russian, Thai, and Vietnamese |
| Accessibility | Audio, Video, Interactive Transcript, Closed Captions |
| Course Features | Assessments |
Key Questions
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease.
What bodily fluids carry bloodborne pathogens?Bodily fluids that can carry bloodborne pathogens include blood, saliva, vomit, mucus, urine and feces, and semen or vaginal secretions.
How do bloodborne pathogens enter the body?Bloodborne pathogens can enter a person’s body in several ways. Some of the most common are through cuts, abrasions and hypodermic needles. They may also enter through the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes or nose, or through sexual contact.
Why is bloodborne pathogen training important for school staff?As a school staff member, you’re exposed to germs and potentially infectious agents on a daily basis. Whether it’s dealing with a bloody nose, a child vomiting, or a soiled tissue left on a desk, the risk of exposure is constant.
Sample Video Transcript
As a school staff member, you’re exposed to germs and potentially infectious agents on a daily basis. After all, that’s part of working in any environment with a high concentration of people. Specifically, bodily fluids carry the risk of disease and put you in danger of infection. From a bloody nose to a child vomiting to a soiled tissue left on a desk, the risk of exposure is real.
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