Bloodborne Pathogens are microorganisms (such as viruses) transmitted through blood, or other potentially infectious material such as certain bodily fluids (semen, breast milk, etc.) or tissues.

Bloodborne Pathogens can result in severe and deadly disease in healthcare or research personnel. While Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), are of specific importance in the occupational setting, other bloodborne disease include malaria, syphilis, brucellosis, Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, cytomegalovirus infection, and viral hemorrhagic fever.

The intent of this training is to provide information on how to protect yourself against the health hazards from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, and to reduce your risk of any potential exposure.