OSH 170 Training Techniques (3 credits)
Course Description
Overview of different learning styles and effective methods for providing training to employees. Advantages and disadvantages of different training medias and associated costs. Opportunities to provide training to other class members on selected safety topics and use different training methodologies.
Course Content
A. Forms of training media
B. Costs associated with training
C. Learning styles
D. Appropriate training methods
E. Appropriate refresher training methods
Student Outcomes
1. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different training media and associated costs.
2. Explain how learning styles and effective training methods address the needs of a diverse workforce.
3. Prepare and deliver a training plan that addresses a particular risk management issue in order to assure management and union buy-in. a. Identify needs (e.g. compliance) b. Establish learning outcomes c. Develop education curriculum d. Establish timeline e. Identify educator f. Coordinate education activities g. Evaluate effectiveness of education h. Document educational activities
4. Identify effective refresher training methods.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Promote occupational health and safety within organizations by communicating to workers and management about risks and hazards and training workers how to prevent risks and hazards and how to protect themselves while performing various job related tasks. Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
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