The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published standards addressing occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The standards state there is an occupational hazard for health care workers, especially when dealing with blood-borne pathogens such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The standards require that employers make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to employees. The standards cover all employees who come in contact with blood and infectious materials while working.
Kent State University is partnering with Osh State University in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, to help reduce rising cancer rates in the Central Asian nation.Kent State will begin developing graduate-level programs in cell biology and molecular genetics at Osh State.In May 2025, Kent State and Osh State signed an agreement to develop the graduate curricula, and recently, the World Bank approved the funding to proceed with the program. “We should begin the academic collaboration soon,” Ayya Hudaybergenova, director of Eurasia Strategic Affairs for the Office of Global Education, told Kent State Today.{...
Students must be in compliance with all health requirements of Kent State University, the assigned clinical education site, and the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program and to remain enrolled in the program.Continuance in the program is contingent upon successful completion and maintenance of these requirements. The completed Student Health forms will be uploaded into CastleBranch, and will be provided to the clinical education site (if needed).
Strong communication skills are essential for building positive relationships and achieving success in the workplace. This course is designed to help employees identify and strengthen basic elements of effective communication skills for employees at any level of the organization. Using group discussion, self-reflection, and scenario-based role play, participants will have an opportunity to see, hear, evaluate and refine commonly employed verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
Strong communication skills are essential for building positive relationships and achieving success in the workplace. This course is designed to help employees identify and strengthen basic elements of effective communication skills for employees at any level of the organization. Using group discussion, self-reflection, and scenario-based role play, participants will have an opportunity to see, hear, evaluate and refine commonly employed verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
Whether you're facing a conflict or just feeling stuck, Student Ombuds offers a safe, confidential space to help you resolve university-related concerns. They provide unbiased guidance on policies and appeals to ensure every student is treated fairly and equitably.
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) strives to create accessible and inclusive experiences for students with all types of disabilities as they learn, live and work at Kent State University.
The IRC is your hub for digital tools and tech support, offering everything from fingerprinting and background checks to the latest technology for your coursework and future career.
