
About this course
Our Infection Prevention & Control Champions course is designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in taking a leadership role in infection prevention and control within their organization.
The course covers:
- Advanced knowledge of the types and causes of infections
- Detailed understanding of the modes of transmission and the role of hand hygiene
- In-depth knowledge of the principles of standard precautions, isolation and environmental cleaning
- Advanced understanding of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- In-depth understanding of the importance of infection prevention and control policies and procedures in the workplace
- Overview of the surveillance and reporting of infections
- Training on how to effectively lead and educate others on infection prevention and control
What you’ll learn
Explain what a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) is and how these infections spread.
Describe the impact healthcare-associated infections have on patients, your duty of care to patients and management in the workplace that can prevent the spread.
Describe how healthcare staff can help prevent infections from spreading.
Explain what asepsis is.
Describe how hand hygiene, personal protective equipment management of blood, body fluids, sharps, the environment and care equipment to help prevent the spread of infection.
Know about roles and responsibilities with infection prevention.
Note
Upon completion, participants will have the necessary knowledge and skills to take a leadership role in infection prevention and control within their organization. They will be able to effectively educate and lead others, ensuring the safety of patients and staff and promoting best practices in infection prevention and control. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to expand their role in infection prevention and control, including senior nurses, infection prevention and control leads, and healthcare managers
Syllabus
No entry requirements.