Centennial College launched a new course for second-year students in the Healthcare Environmental Services Management program. The HealthyClean Trained Manager Course, designed by CloroxPro Canada, includes microlearning modules that address some of the most challenging commercial cleaning tasks designed for cleaning managers.
Earlier this month, the school also kicked off the second year of its HealthyClean Trained Specialist Course for first-year students. The ground-breaking learning module teaches how to manage and mentor front-line staff working in healthcare settings.
“We’re always looking for ways in which to enhance our program and to keep up with industry’s evolving best practices,” said Karen Barnes, Program Coordinator and Professor, Healthcare Environmental Services Management at Centennial College. “Our offerings for students give them an education that truly prepares them for their careers, and this partnership with CloroxPro Canada helps our students stand out even more.
“The first-year program saw a 95 per cent participation rate from our students as they saw the incredible value this program would bring to them. We’re thrilled to be entering year two with both the trained specialist course for first-year students and the trained manager course for second-year students.”
Last year, five students were granted $1,000 scholarships from CloroxPro Canada upon completion of the course. “This program has taught me that small actions lead to big impacts when it comes to creating healthier spaces,” said Joannalyn Rosario, one of the winners. “This program has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to contribute to safer environments – an achievement I’ll carry into my career.”
Both courses lead to a Certificate of Mastery and a digital badge, which students can add to their portfolios, online signatures and social profiles, like LinkedIn.
“As someone passionate about contributing to a safer healthcare space, I’m excited to apply the skills (I learned) in the industry,” added Minjae Kim, another CloroxPro scholarship recipient.
HealthyClean is the only industry-wide certificate program designed for frontline cleaners and managers that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board and recognized by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
“We saw an opportunity to throw our support behind the next generation of environmental services professionals by bringing the first ever cohort of students free access to the HealthyClean Trained Specialist Course last year; and the reception has been phenomenal,” said Bilal Demachkie, business unit director, CloroxPro Canada. “We wanted to continue this legacy of championing the industry and working with these students again, so introducing the Trained Manager Course was the perfect next step.”
Feature photo by CloroxPro Canada: Centennial College Healthcare Environmental Services Management students.
