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In long-term care it is increasingly apparent that who is on shift is just as important as how many staff are on shift. Quality care is difficult to achieve when we do not routinely engage with one another in a positive, or civil, manner.
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Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), Part 5: Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning came into effect on February 3, 2025. Changes include additional requirements to minimize the risk, likelihood, and harm caused by an emergency involving hazardous substances.   Hazardous substances include biological, chemical or physical hazards that may reasonably […]
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 insurance premiums that are paid by our two member employer groups–those providing community health support services (classification unit 766006) and those in long-term care (classification unit 766011).
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Safe Handling Peer Coach Training

Help prevent the leading cause of injuries in long-term care. Our 2-day workshop gives you the coaching skills to teach safe handling in your workplace, reducing injuries and building a stronger safety culture. Become a leader in workplace safety.

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Lead the way in injury prevention—become a safe handling peer coach.  
Train. Empower. Protect. 

Already confident in your safe handling skills? It’s time to take the next step and become a safe handling peer coach to share your knowledge where it matters most—in your workplace. 

Musculoskeletal injuries remain the leading type of injury for care workers. These injuries are often caused by overexertion from pushing and pulling equipment or awkward posture. But with the right coaching and leadership, these injuries are preventable. 

SafeCare BC’s Safe Handling Peer Coach Training equips experienced staff with the knowledge, tools, and coaching techniques needed to deliver in-house safe handling education—saving your organization time, money, and most importantly, injuries. 

Why become a peer coach?  

  • Deliver high-quality, cost-effective training in your workplace
  • Offer timely, flexible instruction tailored to your team's needs 
  • Boost staff confidence and safety culture 
  • Reduce musculoskeletal-related injuries, absences, and turnover 
  • Be a leader in workplace health and wellness 

This instructor-led workshop provides hands-on learning in safe handling practices and coaching techniques. You’ll leave prepared to teach others, support safer workplaces, and make a measurable difference in staff and resident well-being. 

Step up. Stand out. Help prevent injuries in your workplace. Register now for SafeCare BC’s Safe Handling Peer Coach Training. 

This course is for: 

Care aides, home and community care workers, nurses, or managers who are ready to share their knowledge as peer coaches. 

Length: 2-day in-person. 
Cost: Member $100, Associate member $110, Non-member $220 

Note: Online pre-work (2–3 hours) must be completed before attending the in-person workshop. 

What our learners are saying: 

  • "This course was very informative, enjoyable, and very well organized."  
  • "Can’t wait to put this into practice and help ensure safe handling practices in the workplace." 
  • "Overall, it was a great experience. I am really happy I was nominated to do it."

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$100
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$110
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$220

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