Infection Prevention & Control

Content
9 modules

Rating

Instructor
Aisling White

Released
12 Jan 2024

Price
€50.00

Description

Course Content

Unit 1: Basic Microbiology

  • Types of microorganisms
  • Requirements for bacterial growth
  • Spread of microorganisms
  • Direct and indirect contact
  • Resident and transient microorganisms 

Unit 2: The Chain of Infection

  • What is infection?
  • Vulnerable groups
  • The Chain of Infection
  • Healthcare associated infections 

Unit 3: Managing the Spread of Infection Part 1

  • Standard Precautions
  • Hand hygiene
  • PPE
  • Waste Management

Unit 4: Managing the Spread of Infection Part 2

  • Decontamination issues
  • Segregation of linen
  • Cough etiquette

Unit 5: Transmission Based Precautions

  • Contact precautions
  • Airborne precautions
  • Droplet precautions

Objectives

By the end of this course learners will:

  • Identify the requirements for bacterial growth
  • Explain how infection is spread in a healthcare environment
  • Describe the links in the chain of infection
  • List common healthcare associated infections
  • Recognise the significance of correct hand hygiene in the healthcare sector 
  • Discuss the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Outline correct methods of handling and disposal of healthcare waste
  • Recognise the role of decontamination processes including cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation in the control of the spread of infection

 

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate SmartPal IPC

1.
Smartpal Honour Code
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Introduction to Infection Prevention & Control
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Unit 1 - Basic Microbiology
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Unit 2 - The Chain of Infection
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Unit 3 - Managing the Spread of Infection Part 1
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Unit 4 - Managing the Spread of Infection Part 2
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Unit 5 - Transmission Based Precautions
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Exam - Infection Prevention and Control
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Assignment - Hand Hygiene
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