Preventing Disease Transmission

Preventing Disease Transmission is a course that shares knowledge on how infections occur and how they can be prevented, with a strong focus on how to use PPE correctly. The goal of this course is to provide key information to a general audience in a way that is accessible and useful for them. Participants are strongly encouraged to use proper techniques, and you should stress that PPE is only effective when it is used correctly, but participants are not formally evaluated on their knowledge and skills.

Resources:

Pocket Guide (print and/or electronic format)
Red Cross First Aid App (includes COVID-19 information and resources)

Additional Details

  • PROGRAM FEE: $30
  • COURSE LENGTH: 40 minutes self directed, online
  • COURSE PARTICIPATION: Learn at your own pace
  • CERTIFICATION TERM: 3 year PDT digital certificate upon completion

Key Learning Objectives

  • Infection Transmission
  • Handwashing
  • What is PPE
  • Medical Gowns
  • Medical Masks
  • Gloves

Recommended For:

  • The course is suitable to all audiences, including those who work in front-line service delivery, retail, community and social services, and those who work with vulnerable populations. It is relevant to all Canadians that may be at risk of exposure to pathogens.

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Professional First Aid Training

Prairie First Aid Training delivers a variety of high quality first aid and CPR courses so that you can be secure in your knowledge and face any situation that arises.