Pandemic Planning

Planning for a pandemic is essential. Being informed and prepared will help minimize its impact on our daily lives. This free course will help organizations understand the issues that need to be considered during a pandemic and the importance of being prepared. It emphasizes steps that workplaces can take to plan for employee absences and describes the elements of a business continuity plan, as well as actions that may help slow the spread of a virus and keep employees healthy.

This course expands on information in the free introductory Pandemic Awareness course. Both courses are offered by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).

Pandemic Planning features case studies, review quizzes and questions and answers. Those who score at least 80 per cent on the final exam will be able to print a certificate of completion.

Topics include:

  • what is a pandemic
  • the influenza (flu) virus and how it spreads
  • why prepare
  • business continuity plans
  • health and safety concerns when working at home
  • staying healthy
  • being prepared at home
  • helping your community

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Know the main characteristics of an influenza pandemic.
  • Understand how the flu virus spreads.
  • Be able to establish a business continuity plan to help prepare your workplace.
  • Understand health and safety considerations when working at home.
  • Know ways to help stay healthy.
  • Be prepared at home and in your community.
  • Be able to find reliable information during a pandemic.

Average time to complete this course is approximately one hour.

Target audience

  • all workers
  • managers, supervisors and those with planning responsibilities
  • anyone wanting to learn about planning for a pandemic

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.

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