{"id":222,"date":"2023-03-02T16:47:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T00:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safecarebc.ca\/?post_type=elearning&#038;p=222"},"modified":"2026-02-02T08:57:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:57:54","slug":"safety-basics","status":"publish","type":"elearning","link":"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/?elearning=safety-basics","title":{"rendered":"Safety Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety Basics is a series of six, short, self-paced online courses. Think of them as mini courses that provide an introduction to the top health and safety concerns impacting healthcare workers. From preventing musculoskeletal injuries to understanding infection prevention, you will gain the foundational knowledge needed to stay safe and protect others at work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re new to the field or want to brush up on your safety practices, Safety Basics is for you. It\u2019s also a practical and accessible way to help meet health and safety requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included courses:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/training\/elearning\/general-workplace-health-and-safety\/\" data-type=\"elearning\" data-id=\"197\">General Workplace Health and Safety<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/training\/elearning\/violence-in-the-workplace\/\" data-type=\"elearning\" data-id=\"229\">Violence in the Workplace<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/training\/elearning\/musculoskeletal-injuries\/\" data-type=\"elearning\" data-id=\"208\">Musculoskeletal Injuries<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/training\/elearning\/slips-trips-and-falls\/\" data-type=\"elearning\" data-id=\"223\">Slips, Trips, and Falls<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/training\/elearning\/infection-prevention\/\" data-type=\"elearning\" data-id=\"201\">Infection Prevention<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scbcdev.safecarebc.ca\/training\/elearning\/personal-protective-equipment-in-healthcare\/\" data-type=\"elearning\" data-id=\"212\">Personal Protective Equipment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why take this course?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn at your own pace\u2014whenever and wherever it works for you&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain foundational knowledge of key workplace safety issues in healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your ability to prevent injuries and respond to hazards&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a certificate to verify your completion and commitment to safety&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for onboarding new staff or refreshing skills for current employees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to a safer, healthier workplace for everyone&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This course is for:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Care aides, home and community care workers, support services workers, nurses, managers, family caregivers, or anyone who wants to improve their basic safety knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Length: <\/strong>100 minutes&nbsp;<br><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Member $71.98, Associate member $ $89.97, Non-member $179.94&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s make safety second nature. 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