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Introduction to ATIP requests at Public Health Agency of Canada
This virtual, in-class session uses interactive examples to demonstrate how to respond to search assessments and record retrievals when completing an Access to Information (ATI) request.
Next session: June 04, 2025 | 2 more dates

Introduction to Biostatistics and epidemiology
This course provides introductory information about biostatistics and epidemiology, and should help you understand what you need to consider when confronted with quantitative information. It provides you with a general awareness about statistics, so that you know when to call in an expert. It focuses on concepts, knowledge, and understanding rather than skills and techniques.

Introduction to Intersectionality
Health Canada uses Sex- and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (SGBA Plus) in its work to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, enabling more responsive and inclusive health research, policies, services, and other initiatives. Health Canada applies SGBA Plus with an intersectional approach. In this course, you will discover what this means, why it is important, and how to apply it.

Introduction to PeopleSoft
COURSE DESCRIPTION PeopleSoft is a database that maintains all information regarding our positions and employees. Numerous modules exist and are used by various HR Disciplines. Information maintained includes, but is not limited to: Position, Personal, Employment, Leave, Training, Discipline, Grievances and Injuries. TOPICS INCLUDE: Recruiting Module Person Profile Person Model Organizational Development Workforce Administration APPROACH ONLINE SELF-PACED DURATION 3.0 hours TARGET AUDIENCE HR Staffing Community PREREQUISITE none Introduction on the HRA role and responsibilities Overall introduction about HC and PHAC Staffing Definition

Introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacoepidemiologic studies, including drug utilization, safety and effectiveness studies, continue to gain importance in the post-approval setting because they provide “real-world” data on the benefit-risk of medicines. Pharmacoepidemiology and active safety surveillance have become an important component of risk management planning and, hence have broadened the methodological toolbox for post-authorization safety studies (PASS). Before selecting an appropriate research strategy and methodology, it is of utmost importance to identify evidence gaps and corresponding research questions to address these gaps.

Introduction to Regulatory Enforcement
This self-directed eLearning course will provide ROEB inspectors and analysts with a clear understanding of the knowledge, skills, and attributes that the Minister and our ADM deem essential for all their designated employees. Learners will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities that come with designation and how their role supports and integrates into the Health Canada mandate. This course is the first in a series of five prerequisite courses for Foundations of Inspection and Regulation. This is the recommended order for these prerequisite courses: 1. FS593 – Introduction to Regulatory Enforcement 2. FS632 – Building Inspector Credibility 3. FS636 – Compliance Verification Activities 4. FS631 – Understanding Inspector Powers 5. FS488 – Crown Liability in Regulatory Enforcement If you are a new inspector or analyst requiring designation, this is one of your mandatory courses.

Introduction to Sample Handling for Product Safety Laboratory Analysts.
Introduction to the administrative duties of designated analysts, when handling samples submitted by law enforcement, inspectors, and research scientists, for the purpose of supporting the administration and enforcement of the CCPSA, FDA (Cosmetics Regulations) and HPA.

Introduction to Science at Health Canada
This seven-minute video demonstrates the breadth of science that underpins how Health Canada carries out its mandate. It provides the viewer with an overview of the science roles, functions, and priorities in the Department and positions them within the delivery of services to Canadians. It also demonstrates how other non-science functions play important roles in supporting science excellence at Health Canada.

Introduction to Surveillance Using Poison Centre Data
Course Overview - Welcome to CSSPI Course 1 – Introduction to Surveillance Using Poison Centre Data. THuman Resourcesough the completion of this course, you will learn about the value of using poison centre data for surveillance, the role of CSSPI, and poison centres across Canada. TOPICS INCLUDE - The course is divided into tHuman Resourcesee modules. - Importance of Using Poison Centre Data for Surveillance - CSSPI and Its Role - Poison Centers Across Canada