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Pandemic Awareness, Preparedness, and Response Training
- In accordance with Federal OSHA, CDC, and WHO Guidelines
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- Receive your certificate right away once you complete the course
- Choose SCORM-compliant, online streaming, virtual-led, or face-to-face learning options
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| Employee | Per Seat |
|---|---|
| 2-10 | $19.79 |
| 11-20 | $19.59 |
| 21-50 | $19.39 |
| 51-100 | $18.99 |
| 101-250 | $18.59 |
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Pandemic Awareness, Preparedness, and Response Training Course Syllabus
This Pandemic Awareness, Preparedness, and Response Training course consists of 4 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Introduction
Lesson 1: Pandemic – An Overview
- Defines what constitutes a pandemic and how it differs from localized outbreaks.
- Explains how pandemics create widespread public health, economic, and social consequences.
- Defines a pathogen and outlines common modes of disease transmission.
- Clarifies the differences between an epidemic and a pandemic.
- Describes Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) and their importance in workplace settings.
- Summarizes how pandemics impact businesses, industries, and daily operations.
Lesson 2: Business Continuity Plans
- Emphasizes the need for flexible business continuity plans during pandemics, natural disasters, or man-made emergencies.
- Explains how proactive planning reduces operational disruptions and financial losses during emergencies.
- Defines a business continuity plan and its role in overall emergency preparedness.
- Distinguishes between a standard continuity plan and an infectious disease preparedness and response plan.
- Identifies critical business functions requiring evaluation during an infectious disease outbreak.
- Outlines strategies and actions implemented during each phase of an infectious disease preparedness and response plan.
Lesson 3: Protecting Employees During a Pandemic
- Emphasizes the employer’s responsibility to protect employee health and safety during a pandemic.
- Reviews intervention strategies and infection control measures that safeguard workplace well-being.
- Compares infection control methods using the Hierarchy of Controls framework.
- Distinguishes between a surgical mask and a respirator.
- Explains OSHA’s occupational risk pyramid and applicable hazard controls for each exposure group.
- Discusses restrictions and limitations affecting international business travel during a pandemic.
Lesson 4: COVID-19 and the Emerging Trends
- Describes the symptoms and transmission methods associated with COVID-19.
- Differentiates between seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza.
- Outlines OSHA standards and recordkeeping requirements related to COVID-19.
- Explains how prolonged social and economic impacts can disrupt trade, economies, and national security.
- Summarizes guidelines for individuals and employers during phased work resumption.
- Discusses emerging workplace trends in the post-COVID-19 environment.
Final Examination
Frequently Asked Questions
This Pandemic Awareness, Preparedness, and Response Training course is not an OSHA-compliant training program. It has been developed to provide an understanding of how businesses may operate uninterrupted while protecting employee safety and health in times of a pandemic, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.
This course has been developed using OSHA, CDC, and WHO guidelines relating to a pandemic.
This Pandemic Awareness, Preparedness, and Response Training course is designed to help businesses and employers understand the impact of a pandemic on business operations, the workforce, and the wider community. It describes the elements of a business continuity plan along with the hazard controls that can be implemented to safeguard the health and well-being of employees.
- Provides comprehensive guidance on pandemic awareness, preparedness, and response aligned with workplace safety best practices.
- Helps employers and employees understand their roles in protecting health, safety, and business operations during a pandemic.
- Covers practical strategies for infection control, business continuity planning, and employee protection.
- Explains applicable OSHA standards, recordkeeping requirements, and compliance considerations related to pandemic response.
- Supports informed decision-making during each phase of pandemic preparedness, response, and recovery.
The below mentioned personnel many enroll for this is Pandemic Awareness, Preparedness, and Response Training course:
- Small and medium sized business owners
- Managers and supervisors who are responsible for employee welfare and safety
- Risk management teams
- Designated Occupational Health and Safety Officers in corporates
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP) committee members
- Crisis management teams
- Employees and workers who want to be better prepared to deal with a pandemic
No, there are no prerequisites for this Pandemic Awareness, Preparedness, and Response Training course.
Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.
Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.
Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current on pandemic awareness and preparedness guidelines or as needed.
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