Course Code: REL-PAC-0-WHS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Understand the hazards of the caregiver’s job.
Realize the role of OSHA in workplace safety.
Safely handle hazardous substances.
Identify ergonomics in the workplace.
Handle fire emergencies.
Avoid and respond to home hazards.
Recognize the risk of falls and how to avoid them.
Employ OSHA safety standards.
Outline:
Understand the Hazards of the PCA Job
Realize the Role of OSHA in Workplace Safety
Safely Handle Hazardous Substances
Identify Ergonomics in the Workplace
Handle Fire Emergencies
Avoid and Respond to Home Hazards
Avoid Lifting Hazards
Recognize the Risk of Falls and How to Avoid Them
Employ OSHA Safety Hazards
Role and resources of OSHA standards including bloodborne pathogens, Hazard communication, PPE and the guidelines for caregivers
Hazardous substances in the workplace
Ergonomics and workplace safety
Fire emergencies
Potential home hazards and statistics
Avoid any manual lifting
Avoiding and managing hazards in the workplace
Preventing falls to clients and staff
Safety and side rails
Applying fire safety concepts
Preventing burns
Instructor: Eric Chalfant, PhD
Dr. Eric Chalfant is a professional researcher and author with a PhD in religious studies from Duke University. He honed his research skills as a nationally-ranked collegiate policy debater and debate coach at Whitman College. In addition to his work for OnCourse Learning, Eric has contributed to Duke University's National Congregation Study and has edited and published scholarly works for Oxford University Press.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.