Pandemic Awareness
Most of our lives are a combination of work, family and community involvement. A pandemic can affect all of these areas. Being informed and knowing what to do during a pandemic can help minimize its impact. This free course describes what a pandemic is, how an influenza (flu) virus spreads and the impact a pandemic may have on workplaces, our communities and on us.
This course complements the one-hour Pandemic Planning course which outlines how business continuity plans can reduce the impact of a pandemic on both employees and organizations. Both courses are offered by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
Topics include:
- what is a pandemic
- the influenza virus and how it spreads
- being prepared
- what might happen
- what can be done
- staying healthy
- stopping the spread of the flu virus
Upon completion of this course, you will:
- Know the main characteristics of an influenza pandemic.
- Understand how the flu virus spreads.
- Understand the impact of a pandemic on your workplace, home and community.
- Know ways to help stay healthy and reduce the spread of the flu.
- Know how to be prepared at home and in your community.
- Know how to find reliable information during a pandemic.
Average time to complete this course is approximately 20 minutes.
Target audience
- All workers, including supervisors and managers.
- Anyone wanting to learn more about influenza pandemics.
Pre-requisite
None
Delivery method
This is an e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the internet and you are ready to go! This e-learning course lets you learn at your own pace, in your own environment and at your convenience.
Review process
CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists and are reviewed by employers and representatives from labour and government. This ensures that their content and approach are unbiased and credible.
