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PRAC140-0424: OSHA Module 1 - Paperwork, Training and Inspections

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Phil Seibert, CVT
Course Open: April 8-May 9, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, April 15, 22 and 29, 2024; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4.5
RACE Category: 4.5 hours Non-Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $170 ($160 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Non-Member $249 ($231 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


* Please provide a shipping address in the comment field of the payment page when you enroll so we can ship your course textbooks to you.

* Enroll in all three modules (PRAC140-0424, PRAC141-0524, PRAC142-0724) by April 15, 2024, and receive a $135 discount off the regular price.


Course Information:
This course is designed for the Practice Owner, Manager or Administrator who want to understand OSHA's Standards as well as practical ways to implement them in a veterinary practice. We attempt to avoid debating the merits of any particular requirement and, instead, will focus on how to achieve compliance! This course will cover ALL aspects of a hospital safety program, not just the Hazard Communication Standard. The participants will be provided with many downloadable resources including the actual text versions of applicable standards.

To get us started on the right foot, we'll spend some time going over the process of distance learning. Even if you're new to this exciting way of CE, you'll see how easy it is to interact with other course participants and access the course materials or bulletin boards. We'll begin our topic by discussing exactly which forms, posters, plans or documents are required by OSHA. Some simple fill in the blank examples will be shared.

No matter how good your written program may be, if the staff does not follow the rules or simply isn't informed, you will not be successful. This week we'll discuss ways to design and implement an effective training program that doesn't take a lot of time to replicate each time you have a new staff member. We'll also discuss OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard and how to get employees to wear the stuff!

Finally, what we all worry about, "What to do if OSHA decides to inspect your practice!" We'll talk about ways to minimize your risk of an inspection, as well as the EMPLOYER'S rights during an inspection. We'll also reveal some very creative "scams" that people have used to get your money under the guise of an OSHA inspection.


Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • understand the employer's responsibilities in a safety program.
  • document and investigate workplace accidents.
  • develop and implement a written Injury & Illness Prevention Plan.
  • understand the four stages of team development and training.
  • develop a training plan for both new and existing staff members.
  • conduct training meetings more efficiently and effectively.
  • use the tools provided to perform and document a hazard assessment of the facility and procedural operations of the practice.
  • recognize the benefits and limitations of PPE and the employer's responsibility for providing the necessary equipment.
  • understand the employer's rights and responsibilities in an OSHA inspection.
  • develop and disseminate a Regulatory Inspection policy for the practice.
  • develop and implement an enforcement plan for safety rules.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, and veterinary support staff interested in understanding OSHA's Standards. This course will focus on ways to design and implement an effective training program, and how to survive an OSHA inspection in a veterinary practice.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-982846)
This course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA 19-21)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session April 15, 2024): Administrative Requirements
Required Reading (prior to April 15, 2024 Real Time Session):
  • From the text: The Complete Veterinary Practice Regulatory Compliance Manual
    • OSHA & Hospital Safety (page 3)
    • Getting Started (pages 3-6)
    • Multi-Employer Workplaces (page 11)
    • Non-employees and Volunteers (page 14)
    • Administrative Requirements (pages 15-16)
    • Accidents and Illnesses (pages 16-18)
    • First Aid Kits (page 18)

Week 2 (Real Time Session April 22, 2024): Staff Safety Training & PPE
Required Reading (prior to April 22, 2024 Real Time Session):
  • From the text: The Complete Veterinary Practice Regulatory Compliance Manual
    • The Hazard Assessment (pages 19-20)
    • Personal Protective Equipment (page 20)
    • OSHA Training Requirements (pages 21-22)
    • Staff Training (page 145)
    • Commitment of Leadership (pages 145-146)
    • Stages of Training (pages 146-147)
    • Use A Training Outline (pages 147)
    • Make Training Replicable (page 147-148)
    • Secrets to Successful Meetings (page 149-150)

Week 3 (Real Time Session April 29, 2024): Surviving an OSHA Inspection
Required Reading (prior to April 29, 2024 Real Time Session):
  • From the text: The Complete Veterinary Practice Regulatory Compliance Manual
    • Rights and Responsibilities (pages 6-10)
    • Enforcing Safety Rules (pages 10-11)


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): The following required textbooks are included in the price of the course.
  • The Complete Veterinary Practice Regulatory Compliance Manual.
    This is a comprehensive reference tool for the practice administrator, covering not only OSHA standards, but a complete range of regulatory issues, including controlled substances and pharmacy operations, labor and employment issues, and ADA compliance.
  • Safety Issues for the Veterinary Practice Staff.
    This self-paced workbook is ideal for training new and existing members of the practice team on the issues important to them and to OSHA!

* Please provide a shipping address in the comment field of the payment page when you enroll so we can ship your course textbooks to you.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $170 ($160 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Non-Member $249 ($231 early bird special if enrolled by March 25, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


* Enroll in all three modules (PRAC140-0424, PRAC141-0524, PRAC142-0724) by April 15, 2024, and receive a $135 discount off the regular price.

*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 15, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
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