Fire is a serious threat to any health care facility. Many clients have special needs that make them especially vulnerable in a fire emergency, thus increasing the risk of fire-casualties. Health care staff must make every effort to prevent fires from starting and must be prepared to respond if a fire breaks out.

This course is intended for staff training and does not award continuing education through a licensing board for license renewal.

Author: Leesa M. Robertson. M.ED., CAP, NCC, LMHC

TO BEGIN THIS COURSE:

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1.  Learn effective strategies for reducing the risk of fires.
2. Discuss how to keep employees and clients safe by responding to fire hazards.
3.  Identify the type of extinguisher to use for the type of fire.

This course is intended for staff training and does not award continuing education through a licensing board for license renewal.