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Train the Fit Tester for Respiratory Protection
This 4-hour certification training is designed to educate and prepare learners for fit testing and the use of respiratory protection, so they will be able to fit test others within their organization. This Respirator Fit Tester training is tailored for aerosol & bioaerosol hazards found in Healthcare workplaces.
demonstration of a qualitative fit test with a final online evaluation
This course does not certify participants to train others to be fit testers nor does it qualify participants to conduct fit testing as paid service offering.
Before registering for this course
This course requires specific equipment and preparation in order to successfully complete, including:
an appropriate respirator fit testing kit, which you can purchase from your regular safety equipment supplier or from another supplier like 3M Canada if needed
a suitable partner to practice donning and doffing the disposable N95 respirator
a minimum of two unused NIOSH-approved disposable N95 respirators
additional requirements include nitrile gloves, alcohol-based handrub, and more
For a full list of required equipment, please click here.
If you do not have all of the required equipment and completed preparation, you will not be able to complete your course.
Disclaimers
By registering for this course, you (and your learners, if applicable) agree to:
come prepared with a complete qualitative fit testing kit
complete the mandatory eLearning module before the instructor-led in-person course date
have a suitable partner with you the day of your instructor-led in-person course to demonstrate proper donning and doffing of the respirator
What You'll Learn
In this course, you will learn:
why respiratory protection programs and fit testing are important
the implications of the routes of transmission of aerosols and bioaerosols
the main legislative requirements and standards related to infectious diseases and respiratory protection programs
how respiratory protection fits into the context of RACE
the types of N95 particulate respirators and their selection, use, care, and limitations
the required elements of an effective respiratory protection program
how to perform qualitative fit testing (QLFT)
Who Is This Course For
This training is applicable to the Healthcare sector.
Course Details
eLearning Module
Pre-Session Checklist
How to Select a Time-Slot
Instructor-Led Session
Final Evaluation
Course Completion
To successfully complete this course, you must score 75% or higher on the final evaluation.
This 4-hour program equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct their own qualitative fit testing (QLFT) in the workplace, as required by legislation and outlined in CSA Standard Z94.4-18: Selection, Use, & Care of Respirators. It is specifically tailored for aerosol and bioaerosol hazards.
Course Content
The course consists of three required training components:
Part 1: eLearning (2 hours) – completed in advance of the instructor-led session
Part 2: Instructor-Led Session (45 minutes)
Final Evaluation – must achieve a score of 75% or higher to qualify as a fit tester
This course requires specific equipment and preparation in order to successfully complete. You will need:
An appropriate respirator fit testing kit, available from your regular safety supplier or companies such as 3M Canada
A suitable partner to practice donning and doffing a disposable N95 respirator
At least two unused NIOSH-approved disposable N95 respirators
Additional requirements, such as nitrile gloves and alcohol-based hand rub
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