The online courses below are being offered to help businesses respond to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic. Each narrated course results in a training certificate that can be downloaded or printed. New users can easily create an account upon clicking into the selected module.
COVID-19 Safety
Course Description
The effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) were unprecedented and continue to be far-reaching. While these are frightening times, the best way to fight fear is with knowledge. That’s why this course is designed to provide you with the training you need to help you stay healthy and safe during this global pandemic.
By the end of this course, you should be familiar with how COVID-19 spreads, its common symptoms, and the populations most vulnerable to the disease. You’ll also be able to list and describe some basic ways you can prevent yourself from becoming sick and how you can prevent spreading sickness and disease to others.
Course Outline
This online COVID-19 Safety course covers the following topics:
- COVID-19 transmission
- Symptoms of COVID-19
- Vulnerable populations
- Tips for preventing illness such as:
- Vaccinations
- Physical distancing
- Self-isolation
- Proper hand washing techniques
- Wiping down high-traffic surfaces
- Illness and recovery plans
- Effective use of facemasks
- Preventing the spread of illness in the workplace
- Tips for employers
- Tips for returning to the workplace
- Worker rights
Certificate of Completion:
Participants who successfully pass the course will be able to print out a certificate of completion through the learning management system.
Course Duration
Approximately 40 minutes
Pass Mark
Knowledge testing is conducted throughout the course. Test questions are designed to reinforce the information presented and must be completed by each participant. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Each participant is allowed to repeat the course twice if the course pass mark wasn’t achieved on the first attempt.
Pandemic Influenza Course
Course Description
An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus, like the H1N1 virus, emerges and starts spreading as easily as normal influenza. Pandemics can result in millions of deaths and major disruptions of society, but their effects can be mitigated. That is why this nation, as well as the rest of the world, is undertaking preparations to quickly identify an emerging pandemic and then delay its spread while countermeasures can be developed.
Course Outline
This online Pandemic Influenza course covers the following topics:
- Elements and Consequences
- Organizations Preparing for Pandemics
- Reducing or Slowing Down Pandemics
By the end of this course, an understanding will be gained of:
- Key features of monitoring and describing pandemics
- Elements of a pandemic and the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic
- The guiding principles of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
- Ways that businesses and individuals can reduce or slow the spread of influenza
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 30 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Coronavirus: Guarding Against COVID-19
Course Description
This online Coronavirus: Guarding Against COVID-19 course discusses COVID-19 hazards and the safe practices that the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and other healthcare authorities recommend that you follow to avoid them. In the midst of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, it’s important for everyone to have reliable information about what we should do to protect ourselves and our loved ones from infection.
Course Outline
This online Coronavirus: Guarding Against COVID-19 course covers the following topics:
- COVID-19 and how it spreads
- Hand washing and “touch discipline”
- Social distancing and “respiratory etiquette”
- What to do if you think you’re getting sick
- And more
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 30 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Ground Disturbance Awareness Online
