Education and eLearning Modules

This playlist of short videos demonstrate how healthcare workers can be supported to adhere to standards for religious attire in sterile procedure areas. The videos are meant to complement the TAHSN Standards for Religious Attire for Health Care Workers, Learners and Volunteers in Hospital Areas with Sterile Procedures, which was developed in 2022.

This module offers an introduction to the historical roots and ongoing legacy of Anti-Black Racism in Canada, insight into the forms that Anti-Black Racism can take in people’s lives, and opportunities for reflection and/or discussion on how to address Anti-Black Racism in work and personal life. (Created October 2022)

This module provides a detailed outline of the workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and how to make use of the system in a healthcare environment. (Updated April 2021)

This module elaborates on the proper prevention techniques and management of sharps injuries in a healthcare environment. (Created May 2013)

This module defines workplace violence and harassment in a healthcare environment, and outlines ways to identify and manage such incidences.

This module teaches the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of patient’s personal health information and ways to do so. (Updated May 2023)

In this 90 minute Zoom recording, Dr. Stephanie Nixon introduces the Coin Model of Privilege and Critical Allyship as a framework for understanding anti-oppression and taking Anti-Racist action. Dr. Nixon will help the viewer build a nuanced understanding of privilege and interlocking systems of oppression, as an onramp for deeper learning about anti-Black racism. (Recorded January 19, 2022)

This module provides information on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 Vaccine. (Updated September 2021)

This module teaches how to perform proper hand hygiene in order to decrease the spread of infections in a healthcare environment. (Updated October 2020)

This module provides an overview of the Standard Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Emergency Colour Codes, and describes your role and protective actions that must be taken when there is an immediate safety risk.