e-Learning Course: The National Standard for Vendor Credentialing (Annual Individual Fee)
In recognition of the importance of safety and protection of healthcare professionals and patients, HSCN*, in collaboration with Innovative Medicines Canada, launched a web-based training program, several years ago, on the National Standard for Vendor Credentialing for the healthcare industry. Available in both English and French, the comprehensive training uses an intuitive learning platform that meets the principles of adult learning and is based on a series of practical case-based learning modules.
*Effective July 1, 2020, The Healthcare Supply Chain Network (HSCN) ceased operations. Health Standards Organization (HSO) and Accreditation Canada (AC) was selected as the solution provider and administrator of the HSCN Vendor Credentialing Program, including the HSCN Standard, the Registry and online training course. HSCN chose HSO and AC because of their independence, their reputation for ensuring quality and safety of healthcare organizations across Canada and around the world, and for their vision for what the program can become. As such, HSO and AC will continue to support the Vendor Credentialing Program in its current state for the first year or so.
Purpose
This training program has been designed for vendors and healthcare industry representatives (HCIR) looking for educational support in meeting the National Standard for Vendor Credentialing. Once completed you will have a better understanding and compliance with the standard that ensures the privacy and safety of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare representatives.
Modules Contained in the Course
- Overview
- Background Screening
- Immunizations
- Appropriate Product Education and Training
- PIPEDA Knowledge and Compliance
- Confidentiality and Provincial Non-disclosure
- Code of Ethics
- Canadian and Provincial Agreements
- Hand Hygiene
- Sterile and Restricted Areas Protocol
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of modules 1 through 9, you will be able to download the Certificate which covers HCIR categories I and II. For category III HCIRs, you must also complete the additional module #10 in order to download Certificate III.
How to Register and Access the Training
Once you have purchased the on-line training course, you will receive an email from the Vendor Credentialing Administrator within 3-4 business days containing a personal identification number (PIN) along with further instructions to access the course on the IMC website.
For more information, please contact the Vendor Credentialing Administrator at: vendorcredentialing@healthstandards.org.
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