Healthcare
Safety in Healthcare
The OSH Act of 1970 mandates "safe and healthful working conditions" for all workers, including the 1.6 million healthcare professionals employed across various hospitals and personal care facilities nationwide. OSHAcademy recognizes the critical need for specialized safety training for healthcare workers, addressing the numerous occupational health and safety hazards prevalent in this sector.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, for every 100 employees in the healthcare and social assistance industry 4.3 employees were injured in 2021. The healthcare industry is so large the injury rates vary depending on what part of the industry an employee is working in. For example, in physicians offices the injury rate is 2.0 employees for every 100 employees were injured in 2021, in general medical and surgical hospitals 6.1 employees for every 100 employees were injured in 2021, and in ambulance services 10.5 employees for every 100 employees were injured in 2021.
OSHAcademy's online OSHA training for healthcare professionals is carefully designed to meet these diverse needs. Our courses align with OSHA training requirements for healthcare workers, offering an accessible path to safer work environments. OSHAcademy provides free access to our online OSHA training for healthcare professionals, and for a small fee healthcare professionals may purchase training certificates to document their training.
Courses For Your Industry
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Programs to Consider
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General
Industry132-hour OSH Professional
Description
This program is the best value for ambitious students and employers who want to get the most out of their safety training experience. If you have high-career goals, are passionate about the field, and want to develop the skills needed to effectively manage safety in your workplace, this program provides the benefits you need to succeed. Maximize potential transfer credits, earn CEUs, or prepare for other professional credentials by completing this program now!
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- 25 course certificates
- 7 program certificates
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- International Students: 25 Courses
- Domestic (US) Students: 26 Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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Industry48-hour OSH Manager
Description
Companies hire occupational safety and health managers to design, develop, and deploy effective safety management systems within the organization. This program is designed for corporate and facility safety managers or directors who are responsible for establishing or managing their organizations safety and health program. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge and skills needed to design, develop, and deploy a world-class safety management system.
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- 9 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 700 Introduction to Safety Management
- 701 Effective Safety Committee Operations
- 702 Effective Accident Investigation
- 712 Safety Supervision and Leadership
- 716 Safety Management System Evaluation
- 717 Emergency Action Plans
- 718 Fire Prevention Plans
- 719 Fleet Safety Management
- 720 Preventing Workplace Violence
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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Industry36-hour OSH Supervisor
Description
Supervisors are invaluable to a world-class safety culture. As an "agent of the employer," every supervisor has a legal obligation to understand his or her safety responsibilities in the workplace. This program helps supervisors develop the knowledge and skills to fulfill those responsibilities and be an effective leader.
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- 7 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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Industry36-hour OSH Train-the-Trainer
Description
This "Train-the-Trainer" program is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct occupational safety and health training for their employer. This program includes training program requirements, how to develop effective training, and best practices for presenting safety and health training. This program also covers important safety and health concepts every trainer needs to know.
The student's presentation skills should be evaluated locally by a training manager, competent person, or the student's employer.
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- 7 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Industry36-hour Safety Committee Chair
Description
Many states require an employer to establish a safety committee/team to support a safe and healthy workplace. Unfortunately, too many safety committees/teams lack the leadership needed to be effective. This program is specifically designed to help develop the knowledge and skills of the safety committee/team leader (also called the chairperson). With a trained leader in place, committees will be able to have the momentum to be a powerful force for positive change within an organization.
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- 7 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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Industry32-hour Safety Committee Member
Description
Many states require fully trained safety committee/team members. Trained safety committee members are critical in helping the committee/team function successfully and achieve its goals. This program will help committee/team members understand their purpose and fulfill their roles as valuable internal consultants within the company.
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- 6 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Healthcare
20-hour Healthcare: Administration Safety
Description
Healthcare administration, also often called health administration and medical administration, involves making both daily and long-term decisions that reflect the healthcare system's business strategies. Administrators also evaluate doctors and other hospital employees, as well as create and maintain policies and help develop procedures for medical treatments.
This program takes a closer look at several important administration-related topics, including introduction to OSHA, recordkeeping basics, bloodborne pathogens in healthcare, preventing ergonomic injuries in healthcare, and workplace stress and violence. This program helps employers meet OSHA training requirements for their staff.
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- 12 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 107 Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans
- 108 Personal Protective Equipment: Basic
- 114 Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection
- 115 Electrical Safety for Employees: Basic
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
- 708 OSHA Recordkeeping Basics
- 776 Preventing Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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15-hour Healthcare: Laboratory Safety
Description
Laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards, including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as musculoskeletal stresses. This program provides training on a variety of safety topics related to workplace hazards in a medical or dental laboratory setting.
In addition to OSHA's required general industry topics (6 hours), this program also includes 9 hours of laboratory-specific training. This program takes a closer look at these important topics, including latex allergy, bloodborne pathogens in the healthcare setting, biological hazards, and slip, trip, and fall prevention for healthcare workers. This program helps employers meet OSHA training requirements for their staff.
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- 11 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 107 Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans
- 108 Personal Protective Equipment: Basic
- 115 Electrical Safety for Employees: Basic
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
- 757 Laboratory Safety
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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15-hour Healthcare: Hospital Safety Specialist
Description
Hospitals are an essential component within the more extensive healthcare system. Although hospitals are designed to help the sick and injured, employees face various hazards when working in a hospital. This Hospital Safety Specialist program has been carefully designed to focus on the most common and significant dangers faced within a hospital.
This program is intended for current or potential hospital staff with safety and health responsibilities. Completing this program will help students learn what dangers exist within the hospital and the various ways to eliminate or reduce employee exposure to the hazards.
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- 18 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 123 Introduction to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 161 Industrial Hygiene: Basic
- 162 Accident Investigation: Basic
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 171 Healthcare: Hazardous Chemicals
- 172 Healthcare: Glutaraldehyde Safety
- 173 Healthcare: Mercury
- 174 Healthcare: Fire Safety
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 177 Healthcare: Electrical Safety
- 178 Healthcare: Personal Protective Equipment
- 183 Healthcare: Radiation Safety
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
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10-hour Healthcare: Sonography Safety
Description
A diagnostic medical sonographer, also known simply as a sonographer, uses imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images of many parts of the body, known as ultrasounds. They are trained to acquire and analyze these sonographic images. As sonographers work with ultrasound equipment they may be at risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
This program takes a closer look at several important sonography-related topics, including sonography safety, bloodborne pathogens in the healthcare setting, preventing ergonomic injuries in healthcare, slip, trip, and fall prevention for healthcare workers, and workplace stress and violence. This program helps employers meet OSHA training requirements for their staff.
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- 8 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 138 Workplace Hygiene and Illness Prevention
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 628 Healthcare: Sonography Safety
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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10-hour Healthcare: Physical Therapy Safety
Description
Many doctors refer patients with physical issues from athletic injuries to neurological traumas to physical therapists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 21.9 percent employment growth for physical therapists between 2018 and 2028. In that period, an estimated 54,200 jobs should open up.
This program takes a closer look at several important topics to physical therapists, including how to prevent ergonomic injuries, bloodborne pathogens in the healthcare setting, slip, trip, and fall prevention for healthcare workers, and workplace hazards in healthcare. This program helps employers meet OSHA training requirements for their staff.
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- 10 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 138 Workplace Hygiene and Illness Prevention
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 171 Healthcare: Hazardous Chemicals
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 183 Healthcare: Radiation Safety
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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10-hour Healthcare: Emergency Department Safety
Description
Emergency departments are high-risk environments due to the urgency of care needs and complexity of communication.
This program takes a closer look at several important topics to those who work in an emergency room, including how to prevent latex allergies, bloodborne pathogens, electrical safety, slip, trip, and fall prevention for healthcare workers, and workplace hazards and violence in healthcare. This program helps employers meet OSHA training requirements for their staff.
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- 10 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 107 Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 171 Healthcare: Hazardous Chemicals
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 177 Healthcare: Electrical Safety
- 179 Healthcare: Introduction to Common Hospital Hazards
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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10-hour Healthcare: Hospital ICU Safety
Description
The intensive care unit (ICU) is one of the most complex environments in a healthcare facility. ICU workers must manage the challenging task of maintaining a high-tech environment while also ensuring ICU staff receives training on the high-tech equipment.
This program takes a closer look at several important to those who work in an ICU facility, including how to prevent latex allergies, bloodborne pathogens, electrical safety, biological hazards in healthcare, as well as fire and electrical safety in healthcare. This program helps employers meet OSHA training requirements for their staff.
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- 11 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 174 Healthcare: Fire Safety
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 177 Healthcare: Electrical Safety
- 179 Healthcare: Introduction to Common Hospital Hazards
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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10-hour Healthcare: Pharmacy Safety
Description
Interacting with different kinds of chemicals puts pharmacists at risk, but there are measures that can be put in place to ensure their safety.
This program provides critical training on several important topics for those who work in a pharmacy setting, including how to prevent latex allergies, bloodborne pathogens, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, and hazard communication.
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- 9 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 153 Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 177 Healthcare: Electrical Safety
- 178 Healthcare: Personal Protective Equipment
- 630 Healthcare: Pharmacy Safety
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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10-hour Healthcare: Central Supply Safety
Description
As a central supply technician, or central sterile supply technician, your main responsibilities are to sterilize medical equipment and instruments and prepare the supplies for use in procedures and surgeries.
This program provides training on several important topics for those who work in a central supply location, including how to prevent latex allergies, common hospital hazards, as well as hazardous chemical safety (including glutaraldehyde, mercury, and ethylene oxide).
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- 11 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 171 Healthcare: Hazardous Chemicals
- 172 Healthcare: Glutaraldehyde Safety
- 173 Healthcare: Mercury
- 179 Healthcare: Introduction to Common Hospital Hazards
- 182 Healthcare: Ethylene Oxide Safety
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Healthcare
10-hour Healthcare: Housekeeping Safety
Description
Housekeeping in hospitals is critical to reducing the spread of disease so patients don't succumb to new infections. Housekeeping staff must have the right training, equipment, and attention to detail so high-touch surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and all waste is properly disposed of.
This program provides training on several important topics for those who work in a healthcare housekeeping setting, including bloodborne pathogens, personal protective equipment, ergonomic hazards, and sharps safety.
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- 11 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 105 Hazard Communication: Basic
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 153 Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 171 Healthcare: Hazardous Chemicals
- 174 Healthcare: Fire Safety
- 177 Healthcare: Electrical Safety
- 178 Healthcare: Personal Protective Equipment
- 181 Healthcare: Sharps Safety
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Healthcare
10-hour Healthcare: Laundry Safety
Description
The laundry in healthcare and hospital facilities are often contaminated with infectious diseases, however the risk of infection to patients and workers is able to be greatly reduced through proper, common-sense practices.
This program provides training on several important topics for those who work with hospital laundry, including bloodborne pathogens in a healthcare setting, personal protective equipment, fire safety, as well as slip, trip, and fall prevention and ergonomic hazards.
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- 11 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 153 Ergonomic Hazards in General Industry
- 170 Healthcare: Latex Allergy
- 171 Healthcare: Hazardous Chemicals
- 174 Healthcare: Fire Safety
- 177 Healthcare: Electrical Safety
- 178 Healthcare: Personal Protective Equipment
- 181 Healthcare: Sharps Safety
- 602 Heat and Cold Stress Safety
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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10-hour Healthcare: Radiology Safety
Description
Radiation is commonly used to produce diagnostic images in healthcare. This includes X-rays, CT scans, and mammograms. Not all radiation imaging procedures involve harmful ionizing radiation, though. MRIs and ultrasounds make use of magnetic fields and sound waves instead.
This program provides training on several important topics for those who work in the radiology department, including electrical safety for employees, biological hazards in healthcare, and fire safety in a healthcare setting.
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- 10 course certificates
- 1 program certificate
- training record card
- 2 transcripts
Required Courses
- 115 Electrical Safety for Employees: Basic
- 138 Workplace Hygiene and Illness Prevention
- 144 Introduction to OSHA
- 174 Healthcare: Fire Safety
- 175 Healthcare: Biological Hazards
- 176 Healthcare: Workplace Stress and Violence
- 183 Healthcare: Radiation Safety
- 623 Healthcare: Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
- 624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- 656 Bloodborne Pathogens in the Healthcare Setting
Fee
- FREE Access
- $ $ PDF & Original Certificates
- $ Original Certificates
- $ PDF Certificates
Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.
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Please note: Our training courses provide essential general knowledge awareness training about each topic, however an employer must provide training for the specific equipment, policies, and procedures in use at their work site(s).
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