PS 1061
Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care
In today’s healthcare environment, maintaining stringent disease and infection protocols is paramount. Our comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control course is meticulously designed to equip current healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively prevent and manage infections within various healthcare settings.
Course Overview
This course delves into the core principles of infection prevention, emphasizing the identification and mitigation of infection risks. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of infection control protocols – including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene practices and the implementation of standard and transmission-based precautions.
COURSE DETAILS:
Duration: 16 hours or 1 week
Course Delivery: 100% Online
Cost: $600
Advantages for Your Organization
Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities
Infection control training is applicable across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health departments and long-term care facilities, allowing for career flexibility.
Improved
On-the-Job Performance
The knowledge gained can lead to better decision-making in day-to-day responsibilities, improving overall job performance and patient care outcomes.
Enhanced Patient Trust
Patients are increasingly aware of infection risks; professionals with infection control training can provide reassurance through their expertise, enhancing patient confidence and trust in the care provided.
Contribution to Public Health
Skills in infection prevention have broader societal benefits, contributing to the containment of infectious diseases within communities and even on a global scale.
Who Should Be Enrolled?
Healthcare Professionals
Nurses, medical assistants and other clinical staff seeking to enhance their infection control competencies.
Healthcare Administrators
Individuals responsible for developing and overseeing infection control policies within healthcare facilities.
Aspiring Healthcare Workers
Those entering the healthcare field who wish to build a solid foundation in infection prevention and control.
Key Learning Outcomes
1.
Understanding Infection Transmission:
The modes of infection transmission and the chain of infection to effectively break the cycle and prevent the spread of pathogens.
2.
Infection Control Protocols:
The application of standard precautions and the appropriate use of PPE to safeguard both healthcare workers and patients.
3.
Environmental Hygiene:
Strategies for maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment, including proper cleaning, disinfection and sterilization techniques.
4.
Regulatory Compliance:
The latest guidelines and regulations from authoritative bodies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Course Offerings
Flexible
Learning
Our online modules allow learners to progress at their own pace, allowing balance for professional and personal commitments.
Expert
Instruction
Developed by seasoned healthcare professionals with extensive experience in infection control.
Career Preparation
Learners are equipped with the knowledge required to pursue relevant infection control career paths, enhancing professional experience.
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