About This Course

This course introduces HIPAA compliance targeted at the needs of dental office staff.

We'll discuss what you need to know about the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the HIPAA Security Rule, and the Enforcement Rule that applies to HIPAA violations.

You'll also discover how the 2021/2022 updates for the ONC 21st Cures Act Final Rule and the CMS Final Rule changed the game.

You'll get a certificate of completion to print for your records, as well as 0.2 IACET CEUs.

About This Course

This course offers an introduction to HIPAA compliance for anyone who falls under the Business Associate category. It's customized for the concerns of answering services, medical billing, medical transcription, software/IT companies, marketing agencies, cleaning services, medical device manufactures, legal services, consultants, and similar healthcare-adjacent business services.

We'll go over the essential information you need for compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including:

• HIPAA Privacy Rule
• HIPAA Security Rule
• HIPAA Enforcement Rule
• HITECH Act
• Omnibus and Final Rules
• 2021/2022 Updates - ONC and CMS Final Rule

The Omnibus Final Rule changed the game for Business Associates' HIPAA compliance liabilities. To avoid potential criminal and civil penalties, it's important that Business Associates understand these changes.

You'll get a certificate of completion to print for your records, and this program is worth 0.2 IACET-approved CEUs.

About This Course

This course offers an introduction to HIPAA compliance for healthcare workers who are directly involved in medical treatment. It's tailored for the needs of medical students, physicians, nurses, chiropractor, medical staff, hospital staff, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare workers.

We'll teach you fundamental compliance information about the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including:

• HIPAA Privacy Rule
• HIPAA Security Rule
• HIPAA Enforcement Rule
• HITECH Act
• Omnibus and Final Rules
• 2021/2022 Updates - ONC and CMS Final Rule

We'll provide an instant certificate of completion for your records, and this program is worth 0.2 IACET-approved CEUs.

About This Course

This course provides an introduction to HIPAA compliance for medical office staff who don't directly provide medical treatment to patients. It's tailored for the needs of front desk staff, janitorial staff, messaging services personnel, billing specialists, and similar positions.

We'll cover what you need to know about the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the HIPAA Security Rule, and the Enforcement Rule that applies to HIPAA violations.

You'll also learn about the 2021/2022 updates for the ONC 21st Cures Act Final Rule and the CMS Final Rule.

You'll get an instant certificate of completion for your records, and we're authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.

Course Objectives

The OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide an entry-level construction worker's general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA Construction Outreach DOL course completion card within 2 weeks after completion.

What Is OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training?

If you're an entry-level worker, our OSHA 10-Hour Outreach General & Healthcare Industry course is your orientation to occupational safety and health. As part of OSHA's Outreach Training program to raise awareness about the safety measures under OSHA 29 CFR 1910, this course will help teach you how to improve workplace safety.

You'll learn OSHA's best practices for reducing accidents and injuries, including fall protection, emergency evacuation plans, and the use of personal protective equipment.

You'll also learn about the major hazards you might encounter in general industry work and solutions for recognizing, controlling, and protecting against them. This includes flammable and combustible substances, chemical and electrical hazards, and fire prevention.

Course Objectives

The OSHA 30 Hour Construction Industry Training course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in the industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Programs as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Construction workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on specific hazards of the job. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 30-Hour DOL course completion card within 2 weeks. The OSHA 30 Hour Outreach course is NOT equivalent to the OSHA 510 or 511 courses and will not meet the course prerequisites to take the OSHA 500 or 501 courses.

What is OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training?

If you're a safety manager or supervisor, this course offers in-depth guidance for creating a safer workplace. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of OSHA policies, procedures, and standards found in 29 CFR 1910.

Key takeaways include:

• How to build and manage workplace health and safety programs
• Employer responsibilities and worker rights
• Common industry hazards like machine guarding, electrical safety, bloodborne pathogens, and more
• Best practices for emergency response, hazard communication, and industrial hygiene

This course also delivers a seamless learning experience through an intuitive structure designed to keep learners engaged without interruptions or delays.

What Is HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training?

OSHA created the HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120) to make sure that workers who clean up, treat, store, dispose of, or otherwise handle hazardous waste can do their jobs without risking their health and safety. One of the HAZWOPER requirements is that workers receive extensive, structured training before they begin their jobs.

This course meets the instructional requirements for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) workers at the highest level of risk. It includes 24 lessons that cover all the mandatory topics.

We'll start with a module that reviews the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) so that you're compliant with OSHA's 2013 updates to the Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS). You'll learn about OSHA's chemical labeling requirements and learn how to find information about the substances on your worksite.

We'll cover the various hazards you may encounter in your job and how they might affect you. This includes topics like site characterization, toxicology, hazard recognition, hazardous chemical awareness, radiation hazards, and bloodborne pathogens.

Then you'll learn all the tools you need to keep yourself safe. This includes daily precautions like safe work practices, respiratory protection, other personal protective equipment (PPE), and decontamination methods. It also includes required monitoring methods like medical surveillance, air monitoring, material sampling, and more.

Finally, you'll learn about emergencies and special situations, including emergency procedures, confined spaces, excavations, and fire protection.

Please note that after you finish this course, you'll need 3 full days of directly supervised fieldwork to complete your HAZWOPER 40 certification.

Who Should Take the 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training Course?

The HAZWOPER standard is mandatory for people who handle hazardous waste as emergency responders, uncontrolled site hazardous waste site operators, and treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) workers.

Workers at the highest level of risk need the 40-hour initial training.

What is HAZWOPER 8-Hour Training?

If you remove hazardous wastes or are exposed to hazardous substances at your job and need to meet annual training requirements, our 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher course is perfect for you. The course reviews all the materials required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120

You'll get an overview of a variety of topics, such as personal protective equipment, decontamination, confined space entry, medical surveillance, and standard emergency procedures. You will also learn how to recognize hazards to ensure you're prepared to respond to dangerous conditions.

Additionally, the course provides essential information on how to properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste, in case it's necessary within the course of your job or because of an unexpected emergency.

Plus, you'll also get a refresher on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) so that you thoroughly understand OSHA's 2013 updates to the Hazardous Communication Standard.

About This Course

In this course, you'll learn about The Joint Commission (TJC)'s standard on Age-Appropriate Care, which requires that any healthcare providers with patient contact understand age-appropriate characteristics and needs and demonstrate age-appropriate competencies.

We'll cover the developmental challenges that impact aspects of healthcare delivery like safety, pharmacology, nutrition, hydration, and more. By the end of the course, you'll understand examples of age-appropriate care, as well as the relevant TJC guidelines.

This training is for anyone else that needs to adhere to TJC's Provision of Care Standards, including registered nurses (RNs), physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs).

We'll provide a certificate of completion for your records once you pass the course, and we're authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs.

About This Course

This course will broaden your knowledge of Advanced Healthcare Directive.

Broaden your knowledge of advanced healthcare directives and understand your responsibility to become aware of a patient's advanced healthcare directives.

Upon passing your final exam, we'll provide a certificate of completion for your records. Plus, we're authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

About This Course

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect up to 2 million people every year, posing a significant risk to patients and healthcare providers alike. The ability to prevent the spread of infectious microorganisms is a crucial skill for anyone working in the healthcare field. This course is designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in aseptic techniques, ensuring you can perform your duties safely and effectively.

In this course, you will delve into the principles of aseptic technique, starting with fundamental practices such as routine hand hygiene. You will learn about the importance of hand hygiene in preventing HAIs, including the proper methods and times for handwashing and the use of hand sanitizers. The course will then guide you through more advanced aseptic practices, including surgical asepsis. You will gain a thorough understanding of how to maintain a sterile environment during surgical procedures and other invasive techniques, ensuring patient safety and reducing the risk of infection.

Additionally, the course will cover the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), sterilization methods for medical instruments, and the best practices for handling and disposing of biohazardous materials. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations, you will be well-prepared to implement these techniques in your daily work environment.

Upon completing the course, you will be required to pass a final exam to demonstrate your understanding and proficiency in aseptic techniques. Successful completion of the exam will earn you a certificate of completion, a testament to your commitment to maintaining high standards of infection control. Additionally, you will receive 0.1 IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which can contribute to your ongoing professional development and recognition in the healthcare field.

This course is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills and ensure the highest levels of patient safety. Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering the essential techniques for preventing healthcare-associated infections.