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Course Description
Being prepared for and responding effectively to emergencies in the workplace is a key activity in the field of occupational health and safety. Learn the fundamentals of what steps and processes are used to develop emergency response plans, as you explore the legal requirements for emergency planning, the key elements required in an emergency plan, and the basics on how to train staff to execute the plan.

Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Describe the key aspects of hazard identification and hazard management. Define what an emergency is. Recall the legal requirements to have emergency plans Identify specific items that must be incorporated into emergency plans. Describe the key aspects of hazard identification and hazard management. Define what an emergency is. Recall the legal requirements to have emergency plans Identify specific items that must be incorporated into emergency plans.

Notes
Offered fully online learning - self-paced asynchronous format. While this course is mostly self-paced, students will need to complete specific activities by the due dates in order to advance to the next activity. Graded on a pass or fail basis: Students must complete all assessments and receive a minimum of 70% in order to pass the course to receive Completed Requirements (CR) on your transcript. The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. Required Course Materials: Please go to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) website and purchase the Emergency Response Planning Guide book if you do not already own it. Students will need to set up an account to purchase the book.

Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

Applies Towards the Following Programs
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Section Title
Emergency Planning and Response
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 01, 2024 to Oct 29, 2024
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $495.00
Section Materials
  • Resource notebook (Mandatory) Emergency Response Planning Guide Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Section Title
Emergency Planning and Response
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 28, 2025 to May 25, 2025
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $495.00
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Emergency Response Planning Guide Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
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