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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 & 9 – Externally Managed (Not Administered by PGME)
- PGME cannot troubleshoot or resolve technical issues.
- If you have already completed these modules (from residency or prior positions), you do not need to retake them. Completion from any date is accepted.
- Retain a copy of your certificates for future reference.
- Upload all certificates to the Registration Document Portal.
- Acceptable formats: .jpg, .tiff, .bmp, .pdf, .doc, email.
Modules 8 & 9 Subject Matter and Links:
- 8. Worker Health and Safety Awareness Module(WHSA)
- Browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari
- Certificate: Enter your correct email address at the end of the module; the certificate will be emailed to you (check your spam/junk).
- Backup Proof: Take a screenshot/picture of the final completion screen (when the email request box appears).
- If Needed: If you do not receive the certificate, upload the screenshot to the Registration Document Portal with your full name, signature, and date as proof of completion.
- 9. Working Together: The Code and the AODA Module (AODA)
- Browsers: Chrome 20+, Firefox 4+, Microsoft Edge, Safari
- Backup Proof: Take a screenshot/picture of the final completion screen
- If Needed: If you do not receive the certificate, upload the screenshot to the Registration Document Portal with your full name, signature, and date as proof of completion.
Example of Module 8 Acceptable Certificates of Submission for WHSA
Examples of Module 9 Acceptable Certificates of Submission for AODA
Need More Support?
Email: postgrad.med@utoronto.ca
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