QLTS 1140 - Safety Competency in LTSS

This course covers material to ensure the safety of an individual, while balancing choice and appropriate levels of risk-taking.  The primary responsibility of a direct service worker is to protect individuals from harm in various support situations.  The learner will receive information about specific safety strategies to handle situations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, accident prevention, and other hazards.  Techniques will be evaluated for avoiding unsafe situations and using appropriate procedures will be examined to help ensure safety during every day and emergency circumstances.  Universal precautions, first aid, and infection control will be promoted.  The learner will have the opportunity to apply these new skills in the various Long-Term Services & Supports service settings.

Student Learning Outcomes:
This course prepares the DSW to know and do the following:

• Demonstrate the ability to identify, prevent, and report situations of abuse, exploitation, and neglect according to laws and agency rules.
• Recognize signs of abuse and neglect, including the inappropriate use of restraints, and works to prevent them.
• Maintain the safety of an individual in the case of an emergency.
• Help individuals to be safe and learn to be safe in the community.
• Use universal precautions and give first aid as needed in an emergency.