OSHA for EMS & Healthcare

Welcome to NIPSTA’s workplace safety page for EMS and healthcare. Here you will find information and a sample menu of National Safety Education Center courses that may be important to EMS and healthcare facilities. NIPSTA serves as a host training organization for the National Safety Education Center (NSEC).

NSEC Classes at NIPSTA

NIPSTA serves as a host training organization for the National Safety Education Center (NSEC). To register for a OSHA course held on our Glenview campus, click on any OSHA course number below for full descriptions and registration info.

Custom NSEC Classes

As a host training organization for the NSEC, NIPSTA can provide custom courses, taught by NSEC instructors, that can be held at your own facility. For information on custom OSHA courses, click the “Contact us” link below for assistance.

Registration for Campus Classes

All registrations for classes held at NIPSTA must be completed through NSEC. NSEC is an authorized OSHA Training Institute Education Center. You may call 800-656-5317 to register by phone or click on any OSHA course number below for full descriptions and registration info.

  1. Sample Menu
  2. About the NSEC
  3. About Illinois OSHA
Course NumberCourse TitleDurationUpcoming on CampusAdditional Info
OSHA #2225Respiratory Protection 4 Days TBD
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Highlights: Medical requirements, qualitative/quantitative fit testing, respirator selection/use/inspection/care. 
OSHA #2255
Principles of Ergonomics 
3 DaysTBD
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Highlights: Work physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, material handling, patient transfers, conducting ergonomic evaluations. 
OSHA #7105Evacuation and Emergency Planning1/2 Day TBDContact us for a custom quote
Highlights: Purpose and requirements of emergency action and fire prevention plans, design and maintenance of exit routes, 
OSHA #7200Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities 1 DayTBDContact us for a custom quote
Highlights: Potential exposure and methods of control, developing an ECP, vaccinations, exposure incidents, training, and record keeping
OSHA #7205Health Hazard Awareness1 DayTBDContact us for a custom quote
Highlights: Health hazards and their sources of exposure, health hazard information, and engineering and work practice controls
OSHA #7210Pandemic Influenza and Workplace Preparedness 1 DayTBDContact us for a custom quote
Highlights: potential impact of a pandemic influenza event, elements of a preparedness plan, strategies for supporting continuity of business.
OSHA #7225Transitioning to Safer Chemicals 1 Day TBDContact us for a custom quote
Highlights: identification, evaluation, assessment, and implementation of safer chemical alternatives, seven step substitution planning process
OSHA #7505Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation1 DayTBDContact us for a custom quote
Highlights: reasons for conducting accident investigations, employer responsibilities, six step accident investigation procedure
OSHA #7845Recordkeeping Rule Seminar 1/2 DayTBDContact us for a custom quote
Highlights: Maintaining and posting records of occupational injuries and illnesses, and reporting specific cases to OSHA