Hospital Health and Safety Policy Modules

Overview

All learners must complete nine (9) mandatory Hospital Health and Safety Policy (HHSP) Modules before starting their training. The Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) office collects completed modules on behalf of training sites and hospitals.

Seven (7) of the modules are completed through the Postgraduate Web Registration (POWER) system, while the remaining two (2) modules are completed externally via the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and the Ontario Human Rights Commission websites.

If your hospital training sites asks you to complete e-Learning modules that you have already completed in POWER, please email a screenshot of the requested modules to postgrad.med@utoronto.ca.

Important: Learners must complete the nine (9) HHSP modules in POWER before registering with their hospital training site. Hospital training site modules completed first will not be accepted.

Steps to Complete the Modules

Modules 1-6 (Required every two (2) Years via POWER)

Use Google Chrome or Firefox for the best experience
Access modules 1-6 through the “HHSP Modules” option in the left main menu on POWER.
Click on each outstanding module to complete
Save a screenshot as proof of completion in case POWER does not update completion
These modules must be completed regardless of the length of your training.

Modules 1 through 6 Subject Matter:

Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment
Emergency Colour Code System
Hand Hygiene
Sharps Safety Module
Workplace Violence and Harassment
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

Module 7 (Required annually and completed via POWER)

Use Google Chrome or Firefox for the best experience
Access module 7 through the “HHSP Modules” option in the left main menu on POWER
Save a screenshot as proof of completion in case POWER does not update completion

Module 7 Subject Matter:

7. Integrated Privacy and Cyber Security eLearning

Notes
- Estimated completion time: 30-45 minutes.
- Ensure a stable internet connection.
- System logs out after 90 minutes of inactivity.
- Do not use your browsers back button, as this will reset your progress.
- Take a picture of the 100% completion screen as proof, as anything less will not be accepted

Modules 8-9 (One-time completion online)

Modules 8 and 9 are managed externally and are not administered by PGME; therefore, we are unable to troubleshoot or resolve any technical issues.
If you have previously completed the Workers Health and Safety Awareness and The  Working Together: The Code modules, you are NOT required to retake them. PGME accepts completion from any date, including those from residency or prior positions.
Please retain a copy of your certificate for future reference and ensure all completion certificates are uploaded to the  PGME Form Site.
- Acceptable upload formats: .jpg, .tiff, .bmp, .pdf, .doc, email.

Modules 8 & 9 Subject Matter and Links:

8. Worker Health and Safety Awareness Module(WHSA)
- Preferred Browser for best experience: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari
- WHSA Certificate: Your certificate will be emailed to you. Use the correct email address and check your spam/junk folder.
- Backup Proof: Take a picture of the completion screen when the email request box appears in case the email doesn’t arrive.
- If Needed: If you don’t receive the certificate, upload the screenshot to the PGME Form Site with your signature, printed name, and date to attest to completion.
9. Working Together: The Code and the AODA Module (AODA)
- Preferred Browser for best experience: Chrome 20+, Firefox 4+, Microsoft Edge, Safari
- One-time completion required. If previously completed, save a copy of your certificate for future use
- Upload all completion certificates to the PGME Form Site
  - Acceptable upload formats: .jpg, .tiff, .bmp, .pdf, .doc, email