When screening and interacting with travellers at Canada's borders, officers may encounter situations where there is a risk of exposure to communicable diseases. This course provides Screening Officers, Quarantine Officers, and Environmental Health Officers with the knowledge required to assess risks and use personal protective equipment (PPE) safely and effectively.
Participants will learn how to conduct a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment (PCRA), select appropriate PPE based on the level of risk, and correctly don (put on) and doff (remove) PPE used during border health activities. The course covers the use of masks and respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, and complete PPE ensembles, while emphasizing infection prevention and control practices that help protect both officers and travellers.
Audience: Screening Officers, Quarantine Officers, Environmental Health Officers
Estimated duration: 30–45 minutes
Course updated: July 2026