Course details
Fire Prevention in Healthcare Facilities
Course Overview
This online Fire Prevention in Healthcare Facilities course looks at the fire hazards that can be encountered in healthcare environments, discuss how fires can be prevented, and explain what employees should do in case a fire emergency occurs in their workplace. Every year more than a million fire emergencies are reported in the U.S., with over 5,000 of them taking place in healthcare facilities. They cause injuries, deaths and more than $45 million in damage.
Topics Covered
- How fires burn
- The four most common classes of fires
- Dealing with a fire emergency
- Patient safety and evacuation procedures
- Fire hazards in healthcare environments
- Controlling electrical hazards
- And more
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
