About the Provincial Antigen Screening Program ( PASP).Review testing guidance and training resources Any individual is considered trained when they have consulted the appropriate training materials. Rapid antigen tests can be performed by health professionals or any individual who is trained (including self-swabbing). properly handle and dispose of used test kitsĪnyone who is “trained” can perform a test.report de-identified testing data to the province each week.order their free test kits from the distribution partner responsible for their sector.notify their local Public Health Unit before your testing program begins.review the testing guidance ( PDF) and training materials.agree to the program terms and conditions.
Organizations taking part in the PASP are required to: Rapid antigen tests provided through the Provincial Antigen Screening Program are available for use with employees and other identified groups (for example, patients, essential caregivers, post-secondary students), but are not to be used to screen customers/patrons or the general public. Rapid antigen testing may be performed at least one time per week, and up to 2-3 times per week. Rapid antigen tests produce results in about 15 minutes and don’t require shipping to a lab. Organizations can choose to have employees test on-site or have them self-swab at home before coming into the workplace. Rapid antigen testing is an additional screening method that can help stop the spread of COVID-19 covid 19 in workplaces and other high-risk settings. Step 3: Order free test kits from the distributor serving your sector What you need to know before you apply Step 2: Check eligibility and apply for the PASP Step 1: Review the information on this page Any organization mandated to test through a provincial vaccine policy like Directive 6 ( PDF) is also eligible. The program is available to all organizations that are allowed to be open under current public health measures, and also require people to be physically present on site. The Provincial Antigen Screening Program ( PASP) provides free rapid antigen test kits to high-risk communities, organizations and workplaces.
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