About this course
This course equips staff and caretakers in healthcare, assisted living, and community care facilities with essential knowledge and skills to prevent accidents, respond effectively to emergencies, and maintain a safe environment for residents and clients. Topics include accident risk identification, infection control, first aid, fire and fall prevention, safe lifting, food safety, emergency planning, and legal considerations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common causes of accidents in care facilities and implement prevention strategies
- Apply best practices in infection control, including universal precautions and effective hand hygiene
- Demonstrate appropriate first aid responses for a range of emergencies
- Recognize actions to avoid during emergencies to prevent further harm
- Implement fire safety measures, including evacuation and fire extinguisher use
- Assess and reduce fall risks through environmental and behavioral interventions
- Use safe lifting and transfer techniques to prevent injuries