Courses

Foodborne Illness is a common health issue. The good news? It is very preventable! In this course, you will learn what foodborne illness is, how it is contracted and the ways you can prevent it. If you prepare or eat food, you can benefit from this training!

In today’s age, we are increasingly connected to the Internet and we use computers in our everyday lives and work. But the Internet is not completely safe from threats. In fact, attacks on our computers and accounts can happen any time, anywhere. That’s why it’s important to take security measures to protect your computer system, software, data, and personal information from cyberattacks.

When you sit down in the driver's seat of a car, you are taking your own life, as well as the life of others, into your hands. This course offers tips and techniques that will help direct support professionals become safe, responsible drivers.

The number of fatalities and burn injuries caused by fires has declined gradually over the past several decades, but the majority of those injuries could have been prevented. Fire safety training is very important and should be learned and practiced by everyone.

Whether at work or at home, we use a variety of chemicals that may pose a hazard to our health and well-being. In fact, more than 30 million American workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace Although not all chemicals are hazardous, our best protection against harm from hazardous chemicals is to understand the risks and be aware of the precautions available to minimize those risks. This training will provide you with a general overview of these topics as well as an understanding of the regulations that have been put in place to protect employers and employees.

You are exposed to infection and bacteria on a daily basis. It's important to know what to do when you are exposed to especially harmful bacteria and pathogens. This course covers the basics of infection control and universal precautions.

Each year, there are more than 10 million motor vehicle accidents across the United States. While some accidents are unavoidable, many of them are. This aim of this course is to acclimate learners with the rules of the road, avoid dangerous driving situations, recognize road signs & signals, and reduce the likelihood of a vehicle crash.

MRSA is an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. This course teaches you important details about the appearance, transmission and avoidance of Methicilin-resistent Staphylococcus-aureus.

In this module, you will learn about different types of abuse, as well as how incidents are qualified, investigated and reported. We will also review incident reporting requirements and best practices for handling an emergency situation.

Back injuries can seriously affect a person's quality of life. As a direct support professional, you may be responsible for lifting and moving objects and people. This course teaches safe and proper lifting techniques that direct support professionals should practice every day.

Direct support professionals need to do everything they can to reduce the risk factors that lead to a slip, trip or fall accident by individuals with developmental disabilities. This course teaches DSPs the risk factors specific to the ID/DD community and provides information on how to reduce the incidence of falls.

As a caregiver, at some point you will have to assist someone with limited mobility. Wheelchairs are a common method of achieving mobility. In this course, you will learn the basics of operating a wheelchair, as well as safety tips on how to ensure that those you care for are kept out of harm’s way.

A lot of people have never considered a scenario where violence occurs at work, but unfortunately, it's more common than you may think. This course will make you aware of situations when violence may occur and how you can prevent those situations from occurring.

Do you know what to do in an emergency if someone is injured? This course can benefit anyone by teaching you some effective first aid treatments that can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

It’s a fact of life – accidents happen. True as that statement may be, it’s equally true that many, if not most, accidents can be prevented. This training course will focus on various ways to prevent common accidents, as well as what to do if and when an accident does occur. From fire safety to preparing an effective emergency disaster plan, it’s best to be prepared for anything and everything. We will discuss a variety of topics, including basic first aid, safe lifting and fall prevention.

You are exposed to infection and bacteria on a daily basis. It's important to know what to do when you are exposed to especially harmful bacteria and pathogens. This course covers the basics of infection control and universal precautions.

What should you do if someone is having a seizure? If you aren't familiar with seizures or how to help someone who is having a seizure, you may do more harm than good. This course teaches you the basics of seizure disorders and how to respond if a person in your care has a seizure.

When you sit down in the driver's seat of a car, you are taking your own life, as well as the life of others, into your hands. This course offers tips and techniques that will help you become a safe, responsible driver.

In this course, you will learn defensive driving techniques and best practices for on-the-road safety. We will discuss the most common types of driving hazards, including those caused by human error, what you can do to avoid an accident, and what you should do if you are involved in an accident.

*Note: This is the 30-minute version of our full-length Defensive Driving course.

This course focuses on the proactive skills needed for effective lifeguarding. These include preparation, positioning, vigilance and scanning. Effective Lifeguarding will help the on-duty guard prevent accidents and manage swimmers.