Blood-Borne Pathogens

You should become familiar with your school district's safety procedures. It is especially important that you become familiar with their procedures for dealing with incidents involving blood. Dangerous diseases, such as Hepatitis and HIV/Aids, are carried in the blood and you must exercise great care for your own safety when dealing with blood. Follow your school's policies if you come into contact with blood. It is recommended that you receive an evaluation of your risks and be tested as soon after contact with blood as possible. If you wish, you may leave school to attend to this. As a OSU student, you may use the Student Health Center or your own doctor for testing and evaluation. Stillwater Public Schools and several other school districts require Interns to attend a training session on blood-borne pathogens before they can begin in the classroom. Check with the Office of Professional Education for additional information and schedules.

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