Online Compliance eLearning - Training Resources

Whistleblowing When How and Why The federal government spends half a trillion dollars annually on medical care - one-quarter of its budget, and fraudulent claims may total $50 billion this year. One major source of fraud is the submission of false claims for government funds, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Whistleblowing The federal government spends half a trillion dollars annually on medical care - one-quarter of its budget,  more...

Trade Secrets & Their Protection Protecting trade secrets is more important than ever today, as companies look for ways to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition. Prudent companies are recognizing the need not only to protect their own confidential business information as trade secrets, but also to guard against the misappropriation of others` trade secrets. Trade Secrets Protecting trade secrets is more important than ever  more...

Stormwater Subcontractor Short Course ...ourse educates subcontractors on the basics of stormwater compliance, and the importance of protecting and maintaining BMPs on a construction site. This course can be completed in 2 weeks or less. The student can take longer to adjust to work schedules. Upon completion of the program 2 year access is given to all course content. This certificate is approved by the United States Green Building  more...

Six Sigma Black Belt Personal Training Library ... systems. The GR&R analysis techniques used in MSA are in compliance with QS-9000/AIAG methods. Once a measurement system is found to be acceptable, it is equally important to institute a formal system to manage the measurement system to ensure that it continues to be reliable and dependable. MSA explores approaches to managing measurement systems to ensure that they can be depended upon. (2  more...

RCRA and DOT Refresher ...disposal facilities, and how to properly keep records for compliance and enforcement. In addition, this course includes a review of the DOT s regulations for shipping hazardous materials, including the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), proper shipping name, hazard classes, marking and labeling, shipping papers, packing groups, and security. The course is designed to help meet the annual  more...

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management for Generators ...disposal facilities, and how to properly keep records for compliance and enforcement. Information on how to comply with the 2006 Hazardous Waste Manifest changes are also included. The course is designed to assist facilities to meet the annual training requirements for generators of hazardous waste, such as those requirements presented in 40 CFR 265.16, 40 CFR 264.16 and 40 CFR 262.34. Note  more...

Record Management & Retention Policy Use A company's corporate records are one of its most important and valuable assets. Almost every employee is responsible for creating or maintaining corporate records of some kind, whether in the form of paper, computer data, microfilm, electronic mail or voice-mail. Letters, memoranda and contracts are obviously corporate records, as are things such as a desk calendar, an appointment book or an  more...

MSHA Part 46 Refresher ...t will help you accomplish your ultimate goal beyond MSHA compliance: to keep you safe in mine work areas. You should be aware of what regulations cover your activity at the mine. There may be additional training requirements or stipulations not covered here. You must have a copy of your company?s training plan or know the time constraints for each topic of study and be sure your study meets  more...

Manufacturing Statistics Personal Training Library The Manufacturing Statistics Library gives one learner access to our four core statistics courses: SPC Workout (basic SPC course), Advanced SPC, DOE: Screening Experiments, and Measurement Systems Analysis. The Manufacturing Statistics Library gives one learner access to our four core statistics courses: SPC Workout (basic SPC course), Advanced SPC, DOE: Screening Experiments, and Measurement  more...

Learning to Avoid Questionable Interview Questions Many aspects of employment are heavily regulated in the U.S., none more than the interviewing and hiring process. State and federal statutes and court decisions prohibit employers from discriminating against certain groups of people and from taking actions that impact those groups adversely and unfairly. Questionable Interview Questions Many aspects of employment are heavily regulated in the  more...

Laboratory Audit Essentials ...ns for all types of projects (investigation, remediation, compliance, etc.). It is vitally important that the data are of the highest quality to avoid costly resampling and budget overruns. The goal of this course is to provide information so that an individual can conduct an environmental laboratory audit. A laboratory audit ensures that the laboratory has quality systems in place, follows  more...

Job Safety Analysis ... Analysis. Besides forming an important part of your OSHA compliance plan, our course will relieve supervisors and experienced employees frustration about the role a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) plays in you safety planning. It will help them determine when a JSA is needed, what type of jobs require one, who should conduct one, how its conducted, and ways to eliminate and reduce hazards without  more...

Hazardous Waste Management and Shipping for Environmental Professionals ...disposal facilities, and how to properly keep records for compliance and enforcement. This course can be completed as quickly as you care to, depending on how much time you can devote to it.Note that we have set a 90 day access period to the course with further extensions up to 6 months if needed. It is always a best practice to take your time and make sure that you understand each lesson in  more...

HIPAA Privacy Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated HIPAA Privacy rules and earn a "Certified HIPAA Privacy Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. The complex privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has broad application  more...

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Training This course will provide Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act training. We will be covering the five pieces of HIPAA legislation Transactions, Code Sets, Privacy, Security, and Unique Health Identifier. All users interacting with Health Information are required by federal law to have HIPAA training. Designed for everyone that deals with the healthcare industry, this course is  more...

Fair & Unfair Competition Rules The rules regarding what is fair and unfair competition affect virtually all of a company's business decisions hiring, marketing, sales, customer-relations, and research and development, among others and are important for employees to understand. Violations of these rules can be very damaging to a company generally and, in some cases, to individual employees. Unfair Competition The rules  more...

Ethics and Compliance Basics ...ng ethical principles and educating company members about compliance with the law is an ongoing and important responsibility. A company is only as ethical and compliant as its directors, managers and employees. Ethics and Compliance Basics Reinforcing ethical principles and educating company members about compliance with the law is an ongoing and important responsibility. A company is only as  more...

Effective Management Principles Within the Law Effective management is vital to a successful company. Too often, individuals who have excelled in a company due to a specific skills set are promoted to managerial positions before having adequate management training or any at all. Managing within the Law Effective management is vital to a successful company. Too often, individuals who have excelled in a company due to a specific skills set are  more...

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) ... the Standard, its applications and limitations and major compliance requirements including training, assistance in identifying responsible staff, and preparation and organization of an equipment inventory, You will also gain valuable information needed for the development, implementation, and upkeep of an effective Lockout/Tagout Program. This course provides training as required by OSHA's  more...

Copyright Law Basics & Workplace Activities Copyright law affects the workplace activities of many employees on a daily basis. Copyright protection extends to newspaper and magazine articles, instructional videos, web sites, computer Courses, and even elevator music. Most people recognize the presence of a copyright by the symbol , but even in the absence of the symbol the material may be protected by copyright law. Copyright Law Basics  more...

COBRA Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated COBRA rules and earn a "Certified COBRA Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Fully Updated and Current Regulations! Changing rules, regulations, and court cases make COBRA compliance extremely complex. And as  more...

Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS(tm) Certificate) ... inspect, and maintain a construction site for stormwater compliance. This course can be completed in 2 weeks or less. The student can take longer to adjust to work schedules. Upon completion of the program 2 year access is given to all course content. This certificate is approved by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS?) The  more...

Certified Preparer of SWPPP (CPSWPPP Certificate) ...o certified to implement and inspect sites for stormwater compliance. This course can be completed in 2 weeks or less. The student can take longer to adjust to work schedules. Upon completion of the program 2 year access is given to all course content. This certificate is approved by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Certified Preparer of SWPPP (CPSWPPP?) The 8-hour CPSWPP?  more...

Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated Cafeteria Plan rules and earn a "Certified Cafeteria Plan Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans are one of the most-used benefits offered by employers in the United States, yet they are  more...

Business Ethics Conduct Policy Statements It is widely agreed that every company needs to have a policy statement on legal and ethical conduct. The Organizational Sentencing Guidelines require that a company "must have taken steps to communicate effectively its standards and procedures to all employees and other agents, e.g., by requiring participation in training Courses or by disseminating publications that explain in a practical manner  more...

Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control for Tattooing and Body Piercing ...to answer any questions via email was considered to be in compliance with this requirement. In an interpretation letter OSHA states that "it is critical that trainees have an opportunity to ask and receive answers to questions where material is unfamiliar to them. Frequently, a trainee may be unable to go further with the training or to understand related training content until a response is  more...

Bloodborne Pathogens ...to answer any questions via email was considered to be in compliance with this requirement. In an interpretation letter OSHA states that ?it is critical that trainees have an opportunity to ask and receive answers to questions where material is unfamiliar to them. Frequently, a trainee may be unable to go further with the training or to understand related training content until a response is  more...

ADA Training & Certification Program ...violations. The Program also reviews how to integrate ADA compliance with other applicable laws. Besides the basics, you will also learn how to: Identify a mental or physical impairment that is an ADA disability Know when disability-related inquires are appropriate Offer and implement reasonable accommodations Understand when an employer may require medical examinations Individuals improve  more...

401(k) Training & Certification Program Learn how to adminster the federally-mandated 401(k) rules and earn a "Certified 401(k) Administrator" designation. This self-paced course qualifies for 8 hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and can be completed either at one time or over several sessions. 401(k) plan implementation, communication, and administration are some of the hardest and most complex tasks undertaken by  more...

How To Master Human Resources ...bundle covers some of the most challenging human resource compliance issues that employees and supervisors facea sexual harassment, violence, and EEO practices. Use the lessons in this bundle to prevent or address workplace situations that must be handled sensitively in order to promote respect and avoid legal consequences. Also included is a course to assist your training and development  more...

The Health Care Industry Overview Version 2 ...need to constantly adjust their systems and processes for compliance. As a result, they are fine-tuning their business strategies and turning to information technology to eliminate inefficiencies in the value chain, to address issues of access, to improve quality, and to reduce cost. This course provides a high-level view of the health care industry environment, including its key players,  more...

The Banking Industry Overview Version 2 ...es to succeed in the future, while coping with regulatory compliance, global competition, and financial and operational risk. This course provides an overview of the banking industry. First, this course provides an introduction to the banking industry's value chain, business model, and trends. Second, this course examines the business and regulatory issues and challenges facing the banking  more...

Government Contracting Overview of Government Contracts This course begins by defining the rules for doing business with the USG. It then defines the suppliers, how and where to search for opportunities with the USG. The course also provides a review of a sample RFP.  more...

Government Contracting Working with Government Contracts This course reviews a sample RFP & SOW and interactively sets up a Proposal; it reviews a Contract from the USG with information regarding types of contracts.  more...

Connectors Transport Rules and Message Compliance in Exchange Server 2007 The SMTP protocol is the primary protocol used to relay e-mail messages between servers on the Internet. Since most e-mail systems are connected to the Internet, it is important to understand how SMTP is configured in Exchange Server 2007. This course discusses the implementation of Send and Receive SMTP connectors on Hub Transport servers and Edge Transport servers. Also explored in this course  more...

Affirmative Action and the EEO HRCI PHR The Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examinations cover a broad range of workforce planning and employment issues, including those affecting employee rights, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA). The HRCI certification examinations are widely recognized as the industry standard for evaluating Human Resource professional's competencies.  more...

The Reasons Why Diversity Matters Imagine, for a minute, a workplace where everyone is the same. All of the workers are of the same ethnicity, gender, educational background, and socioeconomic standing. With a team full of people essentially cut from the same cloth, where do the new ideas come from? How will the company ever be able to see things from a different point of view? Without diversity in the workplace, companies run the  more...

Changing Corporate Culture To instill an appreciation of diversity within a company is a difficult task. It requires changing existing views and practices that until now have defined the workplace. You can overcome ingrained attitudes by learning how a diversity initiative differs from federal mandate, why some workers will object to the concept of diversity, and how to handle their opposition. This course describes the  more...

Planning a Diversity Initiative Organizations often rave about the great job they do at managing diversity; however, diversity isn't something that needs to be managed. Rather, diversity is an initiative that must permeate the company culture to be truly successful. Perhaps you've asked yourself, "How can I create an environment in which all team members, with their diverse backgrounds, can contribute to their full potential?"  more...

Diversity the Future Employers must understand the ways in which the idea of diversity will continue to expand in the years to come. They need to prepare for demographic changes that will alter both the definition of corporate culture and practices for hiring, retention, and interaction with the company. This course explores the need for a holistic approach to workplace diversity, and the effects of incorporating a  more...

CIW Security Professional Security Auditing Attack Techniques ...th associated approaches. Identify steps for conducting compliance analysis. Identify the tasks performed in the various stages of the risk assessment process. Identify features of network penetration attacks. Identify network resources that may be potential targets for attacks. Identify server resources that may be potential targets for attacks. Identify key aspects of phases of  more...

Directory Technologies Part 1 Directory Server Model ...adding users and maintaining a server. o Understand the compliance of Netscape Directory Server with the FSD model. Audience The intended audience for this course includes Technical Managers, System Administrators, Software Engineers, and Network Administrators. They should be experienced IT professionals who are experts with Novell NetWare 4 or NetWare 5 and have prior knowledge of Novell  more...

Essentials of Business Law The Legal Environment ...t liabilities, and the elements of an effective corporate compliance program. Learn To Demonstrate an understanding of the classifications of law. Demonstrate an understanding of civil procedures. Demonstrate an understanding of the court system. Classify subject matters under  more...

Managing Business Risk Developing a Risk Management Plan ...y of Icon. The drilling industry has been lukewarm in its compliance with OSHA regulations and employee training has been minimal and irregular due to the current low price of oil and the high rate of employee turnover. However, a recent tragic accident on a neighboring oil rig has brought renewed attention to risk factors and safety training needs. As a result, executives at Parmelle are  more...

Business Travel Safety Domestic Travel ... Simulation Overview: In this simulation, you are a Compliance Officer at Icon International. Recently, Icon has adopted a new travel insurance program for business travelers. In order for the policy to go into effect, Icon must educate its employees about travel safety. Your responsibility is to meet with those managers whose team members travel extensively for business purposes. Today,  more...

Human Resource Law Equal Employment Opportunity Law ... Identify the three basic requirements for EEOC compliance. Match the three grounds for discrimination claims against employers with their definitions. Define bona fide occupational qualification. Sequence the steps of the EEOC complaint procedure. Identify four outcomes to  more...

Human Resource Law Fair Labor Standards Act ...ion at the end of this unit, you will meet with Icon's HR Compliance Officer, Jessica Stone. She will ask you a series of questions regarding the types of exemptions for FLSA, as well as what types of wages and hours are covered by FLSA. To demonstrate your understanding of the subject, your goal is to answer Jessica's questions accurately. Unit 3: FLSA Compliance (1 - 2 hours)  more...

Human Resource Law Understanding Privacy Rights ...ion at the end of this unit, you will meet with Icon's HR Compliance Officer, Jessica Stone. She will ask you a series of questions regarding privacy laws. You have been asked to speak on this topic to a number of employees, but Jessica needs to determine your knowledge of the subject first. Unit 2:Computer Use and Human Resources (0.5 - 1 hour) Select the ways that  more...

Managing Performance Overcoming Performance Appraisal Challenges ... Follow general guidelines to ensure legal compliance when appraising performance. Audience Managers and supervisors who want to learn how to overcoming challenges when conducting performance appraisals. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE Credits PDU credits: 3 PDUs CEU credits: 0.30 CEUs Language Options UK English  more...

ISO 9001 2000 Overview of Standards ...d process flowchart. Conduct a compliance audit using ISO 9001: 2000 requirements. Identify the arrangements for a certification audit. Identify requirements for maintaining ISO 9001: 2000 registration. Identify the steps to correct identified gaps in your organization's ISO 9001  more...

Business Ethics Organizational Ethics ... Identify steps in forming a legal compliance program. Follow the process for making a decision when social responsibilities clash. Audience Supervisors and upper level managers who have the power to develop legal compliance programs and create an ethical culture. Deployment Options e-Learning Accreditation NASBA credits: 3 CPE  more...

HIPAA Privacy Insurers In a HIPAA Privacy and Insurers a you will learn the fundamentals of HIPAA Privacy training. The course explains HIPAA, as well as the concepts of administrative simplification, covered entities, and how HIPAA training impacts the insurance industry and its workforce. Learn To Identify how health insurance becomes portable under HIPAA  more...

HIPPA Security Awareness Part 1 Intro for End Users ... Match key dates with their HIPAA compliance requirements. Match HIPAA security terms with their definitions. Unit 2: Preparing for HIPAA Security (1 - 2 hours) Identify types of threats to electronic Protected Health Information (PHI). Identify types of security attacks that health care  more...