Train the Fit Tester for Respiratory Protection

Basics 

This 4-hour program equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct their own qualitative fit testing (QLFT) within their own workplace as required by the legislation, and as outlined by the CSA Standard Z94.4-18, Selection, Use, & Care of Respirators. It also is specifically tailored for aerosol & bioaerosol hazards.

This course is made up of three components.

1. eLearning: This 2-hour module covers the rationale and requirements for an effective respiratory protection program, fit testing, and respirator selection, use and care. This module must be completed prior to progressing to Part 2.
2. Instructor-Led Session: In this 45-minute live synchronous session, learners come prepared with a suitable partner and the necessary equipment to apply their knowledge and demonstrate proper donning and doffing of the N95 respirator, user seal check, comfort assessment and fit testing.
3. Final Evaluation: After completing parts 1 and 2, participants must score 75% or higher on the evaluation to become a fit tester.

Course Content

This course covers:

• Why respiratory protection programs and fit testing are important
• The implications of the routes of transmission of aerosols and bioaerosols
• The main legislative requirements and standards related to infectious diseases and respiratory protection programs
• How respiratory protection fits into the context of RACE
• The types of particulate respirators and their selection, use, care and limitations
• The required elements of an effective respiratory protection program, and
• How to perform qualitative fit testing (QLFT)

Who should take this course?

Train the Fit Tester for Respiratory Protection is designed to educate and prepare learners for fit testing and the use of respiratory protection, so they will be able to fit test others within their organization.  This training is applicable to the healthcare sector, as well as to other sectors where respiratory protection is required.

Note: This course does not certify participants to train others to be fit testers nor does it qualify participants to conduct fit testing as paid service offering. The course blends a theoretical eLearning component, followed by a live, online practical component and demonstration of a qualitative fit test, with a final online evaluation.