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Toxic and Hazardous Substances

The purpose of this course is to offer education on chemical safety concepts for undergraduate students. The course is organized around the chemical safety concept - Recognize hazards, Assess the risks from the hazards, Minimize and manage the risks, and Prepare for the unexpected and emergencies. The intended outcomes of this course are to encourage students to adopt a risk-based safety culture and to improve chemical safety awareness.

15 Modules

Course Modules - (15)

  • 1) MIOSHA Hazard Communication – Overview of the Standard
  • 2) Chemical Classifications
  • 3) Labeling and Other Forms of Warning
  • 4) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Requirements
  • 1) Clinician Overview: Ethylene Oxide
  • 2) SDS
  • 3) OSHA Fact Sheet
  • 1) Radiation Protection in Healthcare
  • 2) What Is Ionizing Radiation?
  • 1) Fundamentals of Working Safely with Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde
  • 2) Formaldehyde in Our Homes: Health Risks & How to Reduce Exposure
  • 3) Formaldehyde
  • 4) Formaldehyde Fact Sheet
  • 1) Bloodborne Pathogens Overview
  • 2) Bloodborne Pathogens - Housekeeping Practices & Procedures
  • 3) Bloodborne Pathogens Checklist
  • 4) Bloodborne Pathogens
  • 1) Health Care Bloodborne Pathogen Safety
  • 2) Bloodborne Pathogens - Determining Exposure in the Workplace
  • 3) OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
  • 1) Overview of the Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens
  • 2) Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
  • 3) PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
  • 1) Bloodborne Pathogens - Engineering Controls for Healthcare Facilities
  • 1) Bloodborne Pathogens - Engineering Controls for Non-Healthcare Facilities
  • 1) Hazard Communication for Bloodborne Pathogens
  • 1) Bloodborne Pathogens Training - The Hepatitis Vaccine
  • 2) Hepatitis B Vaccination Protection
  • 1) Bloodborne Pathogens - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • 2) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Reduces Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
  • 1) Bloodborne Pathogens - Annual Employee Training Requirements
  • 2) Sample Training Documentation Form
  • 1) Universal Precautions (How to Reduce Your Risk)
  • 2) Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
  • 3) Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz Answers
  • 4) Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz
  • 5) Oregon OSHA
  • 6) Temporary Worker Initiative

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize workplace chemical hazards and the risks associated with their use.
  • List conditions that may present an exposure risk, possible routes of exposure, and the factors that influence an individualrs reaction to a chemical exposure incident.
  • Demonstrate safety precautions that should be taken by workers and employers to minimize exposure to chemicals.
  • Demonstrate safe storage, transport, and disposal practices for hazardous chemicals.
  • Describe appropriate response actions in the event of a chemical incident.

Completion Requirements:

  • 100% appearance for the course
  • Fully involvement in all class trainings (determined by instructor)
  • Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
  • Completion of mandatory quiz assessments
  • As applicable, attainment of least passing score on required end-of-course examination
  • Participation and submittal of end-of-course assessment form (must provide name on form to obtain credit)
Students may request IACET CEU credit upon successful completion of the course, provided all required criteria are met. This option is available for those who wish to receive official recognition of their continuing education.
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Schedule

You can complete this course at your own pace.

This Course Includes

  • Modules : 15
  • Duration : 2 IACET (CEU)
  • Certificate : Yes:
  • Language : English
  • Skill Level : Beginner
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