Essentials of Occupational Health, Safety and Disability Management
Prime Knowledge Limited presents "The Essentials of Occupational Health, Safety and Disability Management". The course serves the needs of the Occupational Health and WSIB / Disability Management Specialists. The essence of an Occupational Health Specialist is to be knowledgeable of elements of occupational health and safety systems, current legislation and WSIB/ disability management to assist in providing a safe, healthy and profitable workplace. Our goal is to impart fundamental information to individuals who are entering the field of Occupational Health and Safety as well as individuals wishing to refresh their skills while already functioning in the field and looking to enhance their knowledge of disability management and helps them to prepare for related professional examination.
Essentials of Occupational Health Safety and Disability Management is held twice a year: a fall and winter/ spring session. The fall session commences Saturday, September 25, 2010 and continues for 7 consecutive Saturdays, ending November 6, 2010. (Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2010). The course is not held Saturday October 9, 2010 “Thanksgiving Holiday weekend”. The winter/ spring session will commence February of 2011. Please check the OOHNA website for exact winter/spring dates.
The course is held 7 consecutive Saturdays at the Monte Carlo Inn in Oakville. The cost is $1,225 + HST ($159.25) for a total of $1,384.25. This includes a professionally developed course manual and reference materials that provide useful resources. A tax receipt is issued.
For further information please contact:Patricia Kent, DOHS, COHN(C), COHN-S, RN, CRSPTel. 905-257-9438 Cell 905.483.3993
Email kentpk@sympatico.ca
Occupational Health Care-A-Van Announces One Day Workshops In Hearing Conservation & Pulmonary Function Testing
McMaster Occupational Health and Environmental Health Program has discontinued offering workshops in Hearing Conservation and Pulmonary Function Testing.
Brian Verrall, the workshop director formerly from McMaster, will be holding workshops on a regular basis throughout the year in Ancaster, Ontario.
Future dates are as follows:
Audiometry
Fall Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Spirometry
Fall Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
These workshops will be identical to the workshops previously offered at McMaster and each will last 8 hours from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
A certificate of attendance will be issued.
Cost of each workshop will be $325.00 plus applicable taxes
The fee will include handouts, parking, a light lunch and breaks.
Class sizes are limited. Classes may be cancelled two weeks prior to dates if insufficient interested is shown.
Private, one day, on site workshops can be arranged.
For more information or to book private courses please contact the workshop director, Brian Verrall at Care_A_Van@sympatico.ca or visit our website at: Occupational Health Care-A-Van
Brian Verrall RN MSc, DOHS, COHN(C), COHN‑S/CM, FAAOHN
President, Occupational Health Care-a-Van
CNA Certification Program
CNA is pleased to provide you with the electronic version of the promotional
materials for the 2011 Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification Program.
Simply click on poster/brochure and General
Application Guide for Certification by Exam to view the information and
download.
Please do not hesitate to
contact any member of our Certification staff if you have any questions of if
you would like additional copies of the promotional materials at 1-800-450-5206
or by e-mail at certification@cna-aiic.ca.
Certification Application Deadline Dates:
Initial Certification
Application Deadline - October 15, 2010
Certification
Renewal Application Deadline - November 26, 2010
HealthAchieve2010
Date: November 8, 9, 10, 2010 – Metro Toronto Convention Centre
In the constantly changing world of health care, staying on top of trends can be challenging. As a health care professional, you are likely looking for ways to advance your career through professional development and networking opportunities.
HealthAchieve is the largest health care conference of its kind in North America. Offering high-impact, value-oriented educational opportunities for health care professionals; HealthAchieve has learning opportunities for professionals in every discipline and level.
Attracting more than 9,000 health care professionals, 350 exhibitors from across Canada and beyond,and over 50 informative and engaging educational sessions, HealthAchieve offers the chance to explore new ideas and get up to date on the latest trends. The show’s unparalleled learning and networking opportunities will improve your ability to do your job, while world-renowned global leaders will present thought-provoking ideas that motivate and inspire.
This year’s key note speakers include Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire, comedian Shaun Majumder, renown teacher and author Clayton Christensen, and Canadian Olympic Athlete Clara Hughes. For more details, check out http://www.healthachieve.com/
PROMOTE & SUPPORT EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Book your blood pressure screening today!
- Free
- On-site clinic
- Confidential
- Testing by Registered Nurses
If you are interested in holding a Blood Pressure Clinic at your place of business or during a health fair, please contact:
Carol Kostoff, Manager of Public & Prevention Education
Canadian Universities are now accepting the CNA certification as credit toward a degree. For more information click on their website at:
CRSP Exam Prep Course
The CSSE offers the state of the art CRSP Exam Prep Course for those people contemplating taking the examination portion of the registration process. For more information, please visit:
Enhance your capacity to help employees return to work after injuries and illnesses
NIDMAR CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS
The certification examinations for the professional designations of Certified Disability Management Professional and Certified Return to Work Coordinator.
For further details, please do not hesitate to contact the Canadian Certification Council
c/o NIDMAR
830 Shamrock Street, Suite 202
Victoria, BC V8X 2V1
Tel: 250-386-4388 OR Fax: 250-386-4398
Email: nidmar@nidmar.ca
Web: www.nidmar.ca
Email: education@nidmar.ca Phone: 250-386-4388 (ext 224)
Insurance and Disability
The National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) is presenting six online workshops on insurance and disability in the workplace. These modules examine how the perspectives of insurance providers, organizations, managers and workers influence the contracts that are negotiated and how claims are settled. .
They may also be used to maintain other certifications (check with the certifying organization). Participants can sign up for any or all of the following topics at http://www.nidmar.ca/education/education_online/online_enroll.asp?progID=4
CHICA – CANADA
Infection Prevention and Control
Community and Hospital Infection Control Association – Canada
Web: http://www.chica.org
NIVA EDUCATIONOffers Advanced Training in Occupational Health
For more information visit
NIVA.org
