This 1-day Distance Learning course for Designated Officers in the Public Safety sector covers the identification, treatment and control of communicable diseases that can be contracted in the workplace.

Course Content

In this course, you will learn:
• Applicable legislation and guidelines relating to the control of biological hazards and communicable diseases
• How to recognize, assess and control common infectious and communicable diseases
• Procedures to follow when a worker is exposed to an infectious disease
• The roles and responsibilities of workplace parties

Who should take this Distance Learning course?

This instructor-led online course is accessible to all workers in the Public Safety sector who wish to become the Designated Officer within their organization, as required by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.