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This online course outlines the OSHA guidelines and requirements for using Safety Data Sheets and the responsibilities for employee safety.

Electronic technology in the form of email and the Internet has transformed the workplace in more ways than anyone could have imagined 20 years ago. These technological advances, while beneficial, pose special problems for employers.

Essentially Women and VGM Education offer a bundle of courses that present a groundwork for reinforcing the internal workings of a business from human resource needs to developing communication skills, and adhering to federal labor laws on employment.

This course focuses on the appropriate use of two of the most powerful communication tools at our disposal today: email and voicemail.

In HR019c, you will learn about age-specific competency as it relates to people from newborn to preschool, school-age children, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults. You will learn that to provide proper care, the caregiver’s communication, and approach should be appropriate for the person’s age.

This is the second of a two-part series of courses that discusses a wide range of issues related to workplace safety. In this second part, we’ll address procedures to report and investigate accidents and other emergencies; basic safety rules and standards your company should consider adopting; how to handle hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, safe electrical procedures, and process safety management.

For most people, workplace stress is a given. But all stress isn’t created equal and maintaining focus, calm and confidence begin with self-awareness. This workshop will help you think about how stress shows up for you, identify concrete tools to help you maintain your best performance at work and communicate your needs and boundaries professionally. 

This course will cover how to effectively develop, deliver and evaluate a successful new employee orientation program. This course also includes a variety of useful checklists, activities and evaluation forms.

This course will help you more effectively manage your business and understand the various management styles.

To identify ways to promote environmental safety in the health care setting. Every facility should be safe for their patients/residents and staff. This course will review some of the basic elements of environmental safety for long-term care facilities. Key points on the topics of fire safety, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, internal disaster preparedness, and water management are included. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for oversight of employee safety. The guidelines in this course are based on OSHA regulations.

This course provides an overview of the nervous system including a discussion of the major diseases that can affect it.

This course provides you with information you can use when dealing with dying patients and their caregivers and family members.

This course provides an overview of the disease, distinguishing between active and latent TB, and explaining how a person is tested for TB.

Purpose:  This is the second part of a three-part series exploring cultures, ethnicities, age-appropriate care, and historical issues that affect the present health care climate. ALL115a covers cultural competency in health care, ALL115b highlights age-specific considerations in health care, and ALL115c addresses past and current issues of the health care industry, such as racism and discrimination, and how to respond as an individual and facility.

In this course, health care professionals will increase their understanding and skills in providing optimal care to individuals from varying age groups.

Whether you are working with a customer in a home medical equipment store or you are a health care provider working with a patient, this course provides you with an understanding of how to best help individuals with disabilities.