Is Bloodborne Pathogens the same as Signs and Symptoms of Illness?
No. Bloodborne Pathogens is a course required by OSHA that specifically covers the safety protocols for handling all types of bodily fluids and is geared toward the protection of the employee and the person they are coming in contact with. SOI training helps child care providers understand and recognize communicable diseases and how they can be prevented. It is geared toward the identification of diseases, not the handling of bodily fluids. SOI training is required by Licensing, Bloodborne Pathogens is not (but may be required by your center).
