30-Hours Infection Control in Health Care
Credit hours
3
Healthcare-associated infections put patients and staff at risk. The course covers types of infection and pathogens, hand hygiene and PPE, cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation, and isolation precautions. Learners also study prevention strategies, managing infections acquired in care settings, and antibiotic stewardship, making it relevant for anyone working in healthcare.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Infection Control
- 02Types of Infections and Pathogens
- 03Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 04Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
- 05Infection Prevention and Control Strategies
- 06Isolation Procedures and Precautions
- 07Managing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
- 08Antibiotic Stewardship and Resistance
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