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Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments

What is the Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments Course?

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MARCOM’s Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments course is an online training program designed for employees who work in healthcare settings where hazardous materials are present. The course discusses the requirements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard, the hazards that can be associated with different types of hazardous materials, and what employees can do to avoid these hazards.

Hazardous materials are used in a number of ways in the healthcare industry. OSHA’s HAZCOM Standard gives employees the “right-to-know” about any potentially hazardous materials that can be encountered in their workplace and how to handle them safely. Areas covered in the course include sources of HAZMAT information, exposure to hazardous materials, different types of HAZMATs, PPE and safe storage, and responding to a HAZMAT spill.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, approximately 45–60 minutes in length, and accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

$19.95
Per person • No subscription required
Topics Covered
  • Requirements of OSHA's HAZCOM Standard (right-to-know)
  • Sources of hazardous material information
  • Exposure to hazardous materials in healthcare
  • Types of HAZMATs in healthcare (chemical disinfectants, hazardous drugs, lab chemicals, anesthetic gases, sterilization agents, infectious materials),
  • PPE and safe storage
  • Responding to a HAZMAT spill
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Course Information

Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

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Course Details at a Glance

Key facts before you enroll.

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Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

Course Overview

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Everything included with your Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments training.

  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied

Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
OSHA Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) & NIOSH/CDC Chemical Handling Guidelines
Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Provider
MARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Who Should Take the Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Nurses, physicians, and clinical staff who handle or are exposed to hazardous materials
  • ✓Laboratory technicians and pathology workers
  • ✓Pharmacy staff who handle hazardous drugs and chemicals
  • ✓Environmental services and housekeeping workers in healthcare facilities
  • ✓Maintenance and facilities personnel in hospitals and clinics
  • ✓Safety officers responsible for HAZCOM compliance in healthcare settings
  • ✓New healthcare employees receiving HAZCOM orientation

Industries That Require Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Hospitals and health systems
  • ✓Outpatient clinics and physician offices
  • ✓Dental offices and oral surgery centers
  • ✓Laboratories and diagnostic testing facilities
  • ✓Long-term care and nursing facilities
  • ✓Pharmacies and compounding facilities
  • ✓Ambulatory surgery centers
  • ✓Home health care agencies
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments.

  This is an online training course that discusses the requirements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard as it applies to healthcare environments. It covers the hazards associated with different types of hazardous materials found in healthcare settings, sources of HAZMAT information, exposure risks, PPE and safe storage, and how to respond to a HAZMAT spill. The course is approximately 45–60 minutes in length.
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, commonly called the HAZCOM Standard, gives employees the “right-to-know” about any potentially hazardous materials that can be encountered in their workplace and how to handle them safely. This course discusses the requirements of the HAZCOM Standard as they apply specifically to healthcare environments.
   Healthcare environments contain a variety of hazardous materials including chemical disinfectants and cleaning agents, hazardous drugs and pharmaceuticals, laboratory chemicals, anesthetic gases, sterilization agents, and potentially infectious materials. This course covers the different types of HAZMATs found in healthcare settings and the hazards associated with each.
  The course is approximately 45–60 minutes in length. Because it is fully self-paced, you can complete it over multiple sessions at your convenience. Your progress saves automatically on the same device.
  Yes. eTraining’s Hazard Communication in Healthcare Environments course is 100% online and fully self-paced. There is no in-person component required. The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics.
  Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can pause and resume at any time.
  Upon completing the course, you should understand the importance of handling hazardous materials safely, recognize the roles HAZMATs play in healthcare environments, know why OSHA established the HAZCOM Standard, and be able to identify the hazards associated with different types of HAZMATs.
  Yes. The course includes a section on responding to a HAZMAT spill in a healthcare environment. Knowing how to respond quickly and properly when a spill occurs is critical to protecting yourself, your coworkers, and patients from exposure.
Yes. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires employers to provide training to all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Healthcare facilities use numerous hazardous materials, making HAZCOM training a requirement for healthcare workers.
  This course is provided by MARCOM in partnership with eTraining. MARCOM uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics to deliver interactive safety and regulatory compliance training.
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