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153.3 Undergraduate Program Bloodborne Pathogen Policy

    The University of Alberta recognizes its duty to minimize the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens to/by individuals studying or working at this University. The Bloodborne Pathogen Policy limits the possibility of transmission of bloodborne pathogens within the educational setting. The University recognizes, however, that it is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of infection (see §20.5 University Bloodborne Pathogens Policy).

    The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, in accordance with University of Alberta policies and other available guidelines, has developed the following policies concerning bloodborne pathogens. These policies are to be reviewed and adapted as further information on bloodborne pathogens becomes available.

    For applicants who are accepted into the BPE, BSc Kinesiology or combined BPE/BEd Programs, immunization against Hepatitis B is strongly recommended, though not mandatory at this time. However, for undergraduate students who become involved as research project assistants in the biological sciences areas, Hepatitis B surface antigen testing will be performed by the University Health Centre at the University of Alberta. For students who test negative for the Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), Hepatitis B vaccination will be required. (Contact the Undergraduate Programs Office Room E466, Van Vliet Centre, for details about testing and immunization.) Program restrictions will be applied when necessary to minimize the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens from students to other students, experimental subjects and service clients. Program restrictions, in keeping with reasonable accommodation guidelines, can be expected in cases where students test positive for any bloodborne pathogen, or refuse to complete the screening questionnaire, or refuse a questionnaire-based requirement for Hepatitis B testing. Program restrictions may include prohibition from participating in certain activities and procedures performed as part of a research, service testing or teaching function.

    Since the risk of HIV transmission from students to other students, service clients and experimental subjects is very low for the procedures followed in these settings, HIV risk assessment and testing will not be made a requirement at this time. However, all students accepted into the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation are encouraged to undergo HIV testing whenever concerns about infection arise.

    Note: For updates on changes to medical testing and immunization refer to the Faculty Office.

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