Recovering from a Job Loss in Technology Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding the principles of infection prevention and control
- Learning about the different modes of transmission of infection
- Identifying the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their proper use
- Learning about the principles of hand hygiene and the different techniques for hand washing and sanitising
- Understanding the principles of environmental cleaning and disinfection
- Learning about the importance of immunisation in infection prevention and control
- Developing strategies for preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings
Course Overview:
Infection prevention and control is an essential aspect of healthcare that involves measures to prevent and control the spread of infections in healthcare settings. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control, including the different modes of transmission of infection, the types of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and immunisation.
The course is divided into three modules, the first covering the principles of infection prevention and control and the third focusing on immunisation. Each module is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings. The course includes interactive exercises and assessments to help reinforce your learning and ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of the material.
Course Benefits:
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control, including the different modes of transmission of infection, the types of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and immunisation. By taking this course, you will develop the wisdom, methods and techniques to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings.
In addition to developing your command, this course will enhance your employability in the healthcare industry. Employers value candidates who have completed infection prevention and control training as it demonstrates their commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. This course is suitable for anyone working in healthcare settings, including nurses, doctors, healthcare assistants, and support staff.
Career Path:
- Infection Control Nurse: Monitor and prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings, develop infection control policies and procedures, and educate staff on infection prevention and control measures.
- Microbiologist: Conduct laboratory tests to identify and diagnose infectious diseases, develop new tests and treatments, and research ways to prevent and control infections.
- Environmental Services Technician: Perform cleaning and disinfection of healthcare facilities and equipment to prevent the spread of infections.
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist: Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote a safe and healthy working environment, including infection prevention and control measures.
- Infectious Disease Specialist: Diagnose and treat infectious diseases, provide infection prevention and control guidance to healthcare providers, and conduct research on infectious diseases.
- Health Educator: Develop and deliver training programs on infection prevention and control, including using personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and environmental cleaning.
- Public Health Inspector: Inspect healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards, investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases, and provide guidance on infection prevention and control measures.