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Infectious Disease Training: COVID–19 (Employees)

The COVID-19 virus is new and as such there is much to learn as time goes on. This training has been developed through the use of Public Health guidelines around the prevention and control of infectious disease with the most up to date steps taken to ensure a safe workplace. It will explain the expectations of our community and what each individual on campus can do to help themselves stay safe. Training is mandatory.

If you are a student ONLY and NOT an employee with the University (TAs and RAs are considered employees), please complete the Infectious Disease Training for Students.  

Infectious disease training course description.
Course Length Approximately 30 minutes
Mode of Delivery Online
Banner Training Record Code COVD
Who is required to take this training?

Training mandatory if you are or will be attending campus to support research, lab work or other operational items. 

Supervisor is defined as a person who has charge of workplace or authority over a worker.
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of Infectious Disease Training: COVID-19, participants will be able to:

  • Describe what is currently known about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • Describe Health and Safety guidelines to prevent transmission of COVID-19.
  • Demonstrate and describe expectations of COVID-19 infection control measures regarding physical distancing, hand cleanliness, cleaning and disinfecting.

 Training Frequency:

This training must be completed within the first four weeks of hire.

Training renewal does not have specific time period or expiry date. Re-training will be required if any of the following occurs:

  • Someone demonstrates a lack of understanding and knowledge about Health and Safety guidelines to prevent transmission of COVID-19
  • Conditions in the workplace have changed and there is new information available

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN TRAINING

Do you want to check your training record?

All Ontario Tech employees can view their current training record at any time by logging in with their individual Banner number and network password.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TRAINING RECORD

Have a question or need help?

To request training in an alternate format, please email HRaccessibility@ontariotechu.ca or call Julie Day at 905-721-8668 ext 3649.

For further assistance, please email healthandsafetytraining@ontariotechu.ca

For more information on the University's COVID-19 response please visit the Ready For You website and the Infectious Disease  Program website.