First Tier Course
(developed for Healthcare Support Personnel)

This course provides key information on:
  • What you can do to stop the spread of disease
  • Pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis
  • Cleaning and disinfection and
  • Ways to manage and dispose of waste properly.


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This course presents some of the knowledge and skills you need to work safely in healthcare. Avoid infecting yourself, the patients, your family, and the community by:
  • Following standard safety precautions
  • Taking action following an incident or accidental exposure
  • Disinfecting and disposing of infectious materials properly

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Second Tier Course
(for Healthcare Professionals)

This program has been approved by the National Association for Healthcare Quality for 1.25 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.

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HCW Training Resources

Intro to Course

When to Wash Your Hands

Wash Your Hands

When to Use Gloves

Don Gloves

Doff Gloves

Don Respirator

User Seal Check

Fit test

Doff, Reuse and Dispose of Respirators

How to Clean Up a Spill with Bleach

Segregate Waste

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