Swine flu, also known as Influenza H1N1, has been given the status of a Pandemic Level 6 by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Governments in Europe have estimated that up to half of the workforce could need to take time off work at some stage because of swine flu. You need to consider what would happen in your workplace if you or your colleagues were off work sick and how you would manage if you became infected with the virus.

Aim of Course

To give you guidelines on how to minimise the risk of Swine Flu to you, your family and your co-workers and what to do if you or someone you know contracts the virus.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Understand the extent of the Swine Flu virus and the threat it poses to every one of us.
• Know the steps required to reduce the virus spreading in your area.
• Recognise the people who are most at risk of complications as a result of the virus.
• Know how the virus is passed from one person to another and how to control this.
• Be familiar with your responsibilities with regard to hygiene in the workplace.
• Be aware of the symptoms of Swine Flu.
• Know what to do if you contract Swine Flu.
• Be aware of the precautionary steps to take when caring for a person with the virus.

Course Content

• Overview
• What is the big deal?
• What is swine flu?
• How Does It Spread?
• Recognising swine flu
• What if I think I have it?
• Controlling the spread
• Caring for a sick person
• Summary
• Quiz

Features

This training tool features:
• Interactive learning
• Animation
• Photographs
• Data Management