Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Occupational Hygiene

The Human Body – Part I

The Human Body - Part II

Lesson Summary

In this module you will learn about occupational hygiene and why it is important to recognise health hazards in the work place. You will learn the history of occupational hygiene and how different parts of the body are at risk of developing health risks due to inadequate occupational hygiene.

Fundamentals of Toxicology

Hazardous Substances/Processes

Assessment of Health Risks

In this module you will learn about toxicology and the three main entry routes that allow toxins to enter the body. You will learn about examples of hazardous substances and how to assess health risks in a workplace.

Measurement of Airborne Contaminants – Part I

Measurement of Airborne Contaminants – Part II

Measurement of Airborne Contaminants – Part III

Hygiene Standards and Occupational Exposure Limits

Biological Monitoring and Health Surveillance

In this module, you will learn about the three physical states of matter. You will learn about different sampling techniques undertaken to measure airborne contaminants and the equipment used for this sampling. This module will give you information hygiene standards for chemical agents and the effects of exposure to certain parts of the body. You will also learn about biological monitoring and health surveillance and the reasons why they should be implemented in the workplace.

General Approaches to Control Health Risks

Ventilation – Part I

Ventilation – Part II

Asbestos

In this module you will learn about the general approaches to the control of risks to health and the most effective type of control measures to use in order to prevent exposure to hazardous agents. You will learn about the important features of ventilation and general principles associated with their design. This module will also present you with information on asbestos, including types of asbestos, and the harm it can cause to the human body.

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Biological Hazards – Part I

Biological Hazards – Part II

Noise and Vibration – Part I

Noise and Vibration – Part II

In this module, you will learn about biological hazards and how chemical and biological agents can be harmful to you. You will also learn about how to control the level of noise and vibrations that you associate with to prevent you from excessive exposure to them.

Thermal Environment: Principles, Evaluation, and Control – Part I

Thermal Environment: Principles, Evaluation, and Control – Part II

Lighting and Non-Ionising Radiation

Ionising Radiation

Ergonomics

In this module, you will be introduced to the way human bodies can react to the thermal environment and how to maintain a healthy workplace environment. This module will also give you information on ionising and non-ionising radiation and their attributes. You will also learn about ergonomics and the areas of the body that are affected from unsafe manual handling.

Behaviour and Culture

Work-Related Stress

Careers in Occupational Hygiene - Part I

Careers in Occupational Hygiene - Part II

In this module you will learn about how your behaviour and culture can affect the workplace in occupational hygiene. You will learn the steps that are necessary to carry out a behavioural intervention to ensure a safe working environment. This module will give you information on work-related stress, what causes this stress and how to manage it. Finally, this module will inform you on careers that are associated with occupational hygiene.

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene - Second Assessment

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene - Final Assessment

Learn the best practices for ensuring occupational hygiene in the workplace and community, with this free health course.

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

This free online Diploma in Occupational Hygiene course will teach you the processes behind anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling health hazards in the work environment. This will help you protect workers' health and well-being and safeguard the community at large. You will learn important topics on health hazards, toxicology, biological hazards, the thermal environment, how to ensure a healthy workplace environment, and more.

"The skin is the largest organ of the body and is made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues, and guards the underlying muscles, bones, and internal organs. This course will teach you how different parts of the body are at risk of developing health issues due to inadequate occupational hygiene. You will learn how toxins enter the body as well as study the general approaches used to control health risks. You will also learn the most effective types of control measures used to prevent exposure to hazardous agents.
A fundamental difference between chemical and biological hazards is that biological agents, whether bacteria, viruses, or molds, have the ability in the right conditions to rapidly replicate themselves. This course will teach you about biological hazards and how chemical and biological agents can be harmful to you. You will study noise and vibrations, thermal environment, and workplace environment. You will learn how to carry out a behavioral intervention to ensure a safe working environment. In addition, you will look into careers that are associated with occupational hygiene.
The increase in industrial activities has been driving more and more employees to become exposed to hazards in the workplace. This is why it is important to know how to monitor and assess different hazards to ensure their health and safety. Taking this course will help you understand human physiology and industrial diseases. You will also learn about the fundamentals of toxicology and hazardous substances, and more! So check out this course today, and start enriching your knowledge about occupational hygiene, health and safety, and workplace safety."

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Course Overview

Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens

Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens

Getting into Contact with Blood

Cleaning Up the Mess

Reporting Exposure to Blood

Next Steps

This module covers the following aspects of Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP): An Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens, Protecting Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens, Response to Blood Exposure, Cleaning up the Mess and Reporting Exposure to Blood.

BBP Course assessment

This free online course teaches you how to identify and treat bloodborne pathogens and confers global accreditation.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

This course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately, often with a referral. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to work with blood.

Introduction to Sports First Aid

Emergency Response Planning

Drowning, Choking and Bleeding

Common Sports Injuries

In this module, you'll be introduced to sports first aid and the role of a sports first aider in sports emergencies. We'll show you how to deal with casualties while minimising the risk of infection. You'll learn how to treat common and severe sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more.

Course Assessment - Sports First Aid Training

Learn how to provide emergency care to treat various sports injuries in this free online first aid training course.

Sports First Aid Training

Are you passionate about sports and want to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you? This first aid training course provides the skills required to handle any sports-related emergency properly. We show you how to prepare for emergencies and treat common sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more. We go over basic and advanced first aid techniques to help you become a certified sports first aid provider.

Introduction to Infection and Infection Control

Hazard and Risk Assessment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This module will define infection control and go over what it entails, why it is essential, and how it spreads. You will learn about risk management and risk and hazard assessment. Also, you will discover the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their practical uses.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles - Course Assessment

This free online epidemiology course explains how infection control and prevention curb the spread of disease.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles

This epidemiology course explores the management and prevention of infections. We explain how to direct the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and develop policies that protect public safety. We also emphasise the value of risk assessment and provide risk assessment methods that can be used during emergencies. Sign up to learn about the medical and legal aspects of combating infection in this public health course.

First Aid

Medical Problems

Traumatic Injuries

Environmental Injury and Illnesses

This module will examine the definition of first aid and the components inside the first aid kit. We will define handwashing, the emergency system dispatcher guide and explain when to remove your gloves after administering first aid. We will also explain the causes and symptoms of medical problems and how to give first aid to people suffering from traumatic injuries and environmental injuries.

Adult CPR, AED and Choking

Child CPR, AED and Choking

Infant CPR and Choking

Skills Training Videos

This module will explain what cardiopulmonary resuscitation is comprised of, give a brief outline of when cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators may be required and explain how to perform them on choking victims. We will analyze the symptoms of choking, how to perform chest compressions, giving breath and how to relieve choking in infants, children and adults.

CPR, AED & First Aid course assessment

This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED, and first aid to save lives.

CPR, AED and First Aid

This training course begins with first aid basics, such as how to check responsiveness and recognize common symptoms, before we show you how to treat injuries and cardiac arrest. We explain how to handle choking and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course offers global accreditation for your new life-saving skills, so sign up to become a qualified safety officer.

Introduction to Medication Management

Medication Safety

Medication Administration Techniques

Documentation and Record-Keeping

In this module, you will delve into the core principles of medication management and its importance. Learn about medication safety, administration techniques, and the significance of documentation through Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR).

Special Considerations in Medication Management

Medication Calculation and Dosage Adjustments

High-Risk Medications and Administration

In this module, you will focus on the unique needs of specific patient populations and learn the critical skills of medication calculation, and dosage adjustment based on various factors. Gain insights into the administration of high-risk medications, and intricate procedures such as IV push.

Medication Management and Administration - Course Assessment

Learn the best practices for ensuring medication safety through proper medicine management in this free online course.

Medication Management and Administration

This course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for ensuring proper medication management and administration. From the fundamental principles of proper medication administration to the intricacies of dosage calculations and high-risk medication handling, the course concepts are comprehensive enough to ensure learners are well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare and medication.

An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Reporting Your Concern

In this module, you will learn about the basic principles of safeguarding vulnerable adults. We will discuss the different issues safeguarding covers such as human trafficking, domestic violence and abuse, modern slavery and dignity. In addition, you will also study the importance of communication in a care setting and how to raise safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults with designated safeguarding officers and adult social care.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Assessment

This free online caregiving course helps you to protect vulnerable adults, at home or as part of your work.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

This free online course on safeguarding vulnerable adults teaches you how to protect people and raise concerns regarding their well-being. We explain the 'Disclosure and Barring Service' checks that prevent harm to British children and certain adults. You'll learn to spot the signs of abuse and neglect while also covering how to appropriately share information with relevant bodies, keeping to the 'seven golden rules' of sharing such information.

Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Standard Precautions and Isolation Procedures

Healthcare workers are the first line of defence against infections. In this module, you'll learn about infectious microbes and strategies to disrupt interactions between pathogens and hosts in healthcare settings. We'll teach you various infection prevention and control measures, such as hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation and standard precautions.

Occupational Health and Safety for Infection Control

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Outbreak Management and Response

In this module, you'll learn about the importance of health surveillance for healthcare workers, strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and early recognition of an outbreak. We'll introduce you to antibiotic stewardship and its role in addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting infection prevention.

Infection Control in Health Care - Assessment

Become an indispensable asset in preventing and controlling infections in health care with this free online course.

Infection Control in Health Care

Any infection within a healthcare facility poses significant risks to patients, carers and staff. Being trained in infection control and prevention can help stop disease outbreaks. This course covers infection control, standard precautions for healthcare providers, as well as the role of antibiotic stewardship in combatting antimicrobial resistance. Enrol now and be the infection control champion your facility needs.