OSHA Fire Safety and Hazardous Materials Training for the CNA and HHA

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact Hours

Author:

Breann Kakacek, BSN, RN

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Course Description:

This course discusses essential fire safety protocols and OSHA hazardous materials handling procedures for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs).

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know essential fire safety and OSHA hazardous materials handling procedures.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the role of OSHA related to fire and safety training in the healthcare setting.
2. Summarize the key components of an emergency evacuation plan in a healthcare setting.
3. Identify fire hazards & safety actions for healthcare settings.
4. Identify actions to prevent hazardous chemical exposure.
5. Identify actions to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the healthcare setting.
6. Recognize the important components of home safety assessments.
7. Identify key aspects related to oxygen safety.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.