Mandatory Education Courses for All Nursing/Allied Health Students, Faculty and Non-Clinical Staff Members

• If you are a UPMC employee, you MUST complete mandatory education through Learning, in HR Direct. UPMC employees MAY NOT use the links below to access mandatory education.
• If you are a designated non-employee working at a UPMC facility or providing services on behalf of UPMC, you may access mandatory education through the links below. Remember to review the educational content and complete the accompanying assessment or acknowledgement.
• It's important to note that after completing each test, you MUST select the "Continue" button on your passing results page to submit your completion record. This step is essential to receive credit for the course. Ensure you fill out and submit the form to receive credit for completing this education. (NOTE: This process does not apply to courses that are recommended but not required.)
• Failure to submit your completion record will result in not receiving credit, which will require you to revisit and complete the course again.

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Annual Mandatory Modules (All NEW or Returning Nursing/Allied Health Students, Faculty, and Non-Clinical Staff Members)

• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Compliance and Ethics Review
• Embracing Microaffirmations: Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace
• Emergency Preparedness
• EMTALA: Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
• Environment of Care
• Harassment-Free Workplace
• Infection Prevention
• Information Security Awareness
• Patient Safety
• Privacy Awareness
• Recognizing and Reporting Abuse (licensed staff)
• Recognizing and Reporting Abuse (unlicensed staff)
• Stroke Awareness
• Understanding the Elder Justice Act
• Understanding Infant Security
• Workplace Violence

New Nursing Student/Faculty Clinical Modules (RN or LPN Only) **Starting your 1st year as a student or faculty

• Freestyle Pro Blood Glucose Meter
• Falls Prevention
• Patient Education
• Patients at Risk for Suicide/Homicide Training
• Restraints Training

Additional New Nursing Faculty Clinical Modules (RN OR LPN ONLY) **Starting your 1st year as faculty

• Alaris System Review
• Bedside Dysphagia Screening
• Blood Administration Education
• Alaris EtCO2 Filter Line (Critical Care ONLY)
• Organ Donation
• Organ Donation (UPMC Chautauqua Staff ONLY)
• Organ Donation (UPMC in Central PA Staff ONLY)
• Organ Donation (UPMC Western Maryland ONLY)
• PCA loading and unloading syringe
• Programming & Managing a PCA infusion

Strengthen Your De-Escalation Skills

This de-escalation education is recommended, but not required.

Part One for All Staff:

• Recognizing Signs
• Basics of De-escalation

Part Two for Clinical Staff:

• De-escalation: Further Considerations for Clinical Setting

Ancillary Employee Trainings

Target Audience: Those who have patient exposure/interaction, but are not direct care givers (security guards, transporters, radiology techs, HUCs, etc.).

• Age Related-Care and Abuse
• Disability Awareness and Effective Communication in Healthcare

Mandatory Insurance Education Modules

• Access the Mandatory Insurance Education Modules

If you need additional assistance, contact the Learning and Development Team.