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Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training

All employees and researchers planning to work with human cells, blood, tissues, or other potentially infectious material (OPIM) must complete this training annually as required by the Cal/OSHA Cal/OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5193). Initial training is included in the Comprehensive Biosafety Training. After the first instructor-led training, an online annual refresher course is made available. Initial and annual training is documented in the MyLearn database.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training educates workers on the risks of exposure to infectious agents like HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C found in human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Topics include:

  • Transmission methods
  • Use of engineering controls and personal protective equipment
  • Exposure response procedures
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

To enroll in this training:

This training is provided as part of the Biosafety Comprehensive (BSL2) Course. Individuals should attend the Viral Vectors portion of the course.

To request this training separately from the Biosafety Comprehensive Course, please contact the Biosafety Officer ([email protected]).