Learning Outcomes

Food Safety and Food Safety Management Systems

Food Poisoning and Contamination

Food Poisoning and Illness

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to food safety and hygiene and will learn about high-risk foods and individuals vulnerable to food poisoning. You will also learn about the role of food supervisors and regulators in keeping food safe. Finally, you will learn about food poisoning and various methods for preventing food contamination.

Food Handling and Temperature Control

Food Spoilage and Design Aspects

Waste Disposal and Pest Management

This module will introduce you to some of the risks associated with handling food, and some practices for mitigating these risks. You will learn about the importance of temperature control in food safety, and methods for monitoring temperature. You will also learn some to manage pests, prevent food spoilage, and design functional cooking premises.

Food Safety and Hygiene – Course Assessment

This free online course teaches good food safety practices and shows you how to professionally manage a catering area.

Food Safety and Hygiene

Food contamination could lead to unpleasant outcomes ranging from severe illness to loss of business for a catering outfit or restaurant. Food procurement, handling, processing and storage must be carried out with the utmost care to prevent contamination and spoilage of food. This course explains food contamination in detail and covers the measures, tools and regulations for safely handling food and managing a hygienic cooking area.

Introduction to Occupational Hygiene

The Human Body – Part I

The Human Body - Part II

In this module you will learn about occupational hygiene and why it is important to recognise health hazards in the work place. You will learn the history of occupational hygiene and how different parts of the body are at risk of developing health risks due to inadequate occupational hygiene.

Fundamentals of Toxicology

Hazardous Substances/Processes

Assessment of Health Risks

In this module you will learn about toxicology and the three main entry routes that allow toxins to enter the body. You will learn about examples of hazardous substances and how to assess health risks in a workplace.

Measurement of Airborne Contaminants – Part I

Measurement of Airborne Contaminants – Part II

Measurement of Airborne Contaminants – Part III

Hygiene Standards and Occupational Exposure Limits

Biological Monitoring and Health Surveillance

In this module, you will learn about the three physical states of matter. You will learn about different sampling techniques undertaken to measure airborne contaminants and the equipment used for this sampling. This module will give you information hygiene standards for chemical agents and the effects of exposure to certain parts of the body. You will also learn about biological monitoring and health surveillance and the reasons why they should be implemented in the workplace.

General Approaches to Control Health Risks

Ventilation – Part I

Ventilation – Part II

Asbestos

In this module you will learn about the general approaches to the control of risks to health and the most effective type of control measures to use in order to prevent exposure to hazardous agents. You will learn about the important features of ventilation and general principles associated with their design. This module will also present you with information on asbestos, including types of asbestos, and the harm it can cause to the human body.

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Biological Hazards – Part I

Biological Hazards – Part II

Noise and Vibration – Part I

Noise and Vibration – Part II

In this module, you will learn about biological hazards and how chemical and biological agents can be harmful to you. You will also learn about how to control the level of noise and vibrations that you associate with to prevent you from excessive exposure to them.

Thermal Environment: Principles, Evaluation, and Control – Part I

Thermal Environment: Principles, Evaluation, and Control – Part II

Lighting and Non-Ionising Radiation

Ionising Radiation

Ergonomics

In this module, you will be introduced to the way human bodies can react to the thermal environment and how to maintain a healthy workplace environment. This module will also give you information on ionising and non-ionising radiation and their attributes. You will also learn about ergonomics and the areas of the body that are affected from unsafe manual handling.

Behaviour and Culture

Work-Related Stress

Careers in Occupational Hygiene - Part I

Careers in Occupational Hygiene - Part II

In this module you will learn about how your behaviour and culture can affect the workplace in occupational hygiene. You will learn the steps that are necessary to carry out a behavioural intervention to ensure a safe working environment. This module will give you information on work-related stress, what causes this stress and how to manage it. Finally, this module will inform you on careers that are associated with occupational hygiene.

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene - Second Assessment

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene - Final Assessment

Learn the best practices for ensuring occupational hygiene in the workplace and community, with this free health course.

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

This free online Diploma in Occupational Hygiene course will teach you the processes behind anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling health hazards in the work environment. This will help you protect workers' health and well-being and safeguard the community at large. You will learn important topics on health hazards, toxicology, biological hazards, the thermal environment, how to ensure a healthy workplace environment, and more.

The Four Tips for Safe Care

Pathogens and Bacteria

Spread of Microorganisms

In this module, pathogens and bacteria will be discussed. You will understand what they are and the conditions that affect and promote the spread of microorganisms in general. You will also learn how to prevent and break the spread of their infection.

Bacteria That Can Cause Infections

Viruses That Can Cause Infections

Standard Precautions to Stop Infection Spread

The Infection Control

This final module explores the procedures and precautions to prevent the spread of infections from one person to another. It explains what the standard precautions entail such as handwashing, gloving, etc. You will learn about some infection controls like when to wash your hands, as well as important facts about wearing and safely removing gloves.

Caregiver Support Services Training - Preventing the Spread of Infection - Assessment

Acquire the essential life-saving skills to prevent the spread of infection in this free online training course.

Caregiver Support Services Training - Preventing the Spread of Infection

Caregiving can become a lot riskier if proper hygiene and precautions are not observed. Are you a seasoned caregiver who works with clients? Or maybe just an individual helping a sick loved one with their day to day activities? If your answer is "yes" to any of the above, it is crucial to set a goal to limit the spread of infection and practice safe care. Sign up for this course today to achieve safe, effective care at all times.

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