The Word: Bloodborne Pathogen Training

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has determined that some workers face a significant health risk as the result of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. While Nazareth College does not feel that student teachers and clinicians face an alarming risk, the College does feel that information regarding bloodborne pathogens is critical to educators. If you are enrolled in an on-campus clinical experience or in student teaching you must attend a bloodborne pathogen training session. No pre-registration is required. Your attendance at a training session will be recorded. As regulated by OSHA, this training must take place on a yearly basis. If you have already participated in bloodborne pathogen training through an employer have that employer send a letter that includes the specific date of training to the Nazareth College Health Services Office. Any student not trained will be removed from active participation in the clinic/student teaching setting.

For CSD majors: This training is required before beginning clinical contact and must be updated every 12 months. It is also required prior to student teaching and graduate clinical practicum. It is covered in your first clinic class (CSD 360 Introduction to Clinical Methods) as well as being offered on various days & times as posted in the front matter in the Nazareth undergraduate course catalog. If you are unable to complete the training in one of the ways listed above you must see Mrs. Bradley at once to make alternate arrangements.