Health care associated infections/ hospital-acquired infections are a worldwide problem and is the leading cause of significant morbidity among clients who receive health care. Hence, health care workers have a major role to play in preventing the spread of infection in the health care settings. Infection control is the main component of healthcare and public health. It aims to prevent the spread of infections and protect individuals from harmful pathogens. It includes a variety of procedures, guidelines, and strategies designed to reduce the risk of infection in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, aged care homes and even everyday environments.
In this course, you will learn the basic concepts on infection control and its importance, mechanism behind infection control and various elements/standard precautions of infection control and its application in health care settings.
By the end of this course, you will be better equipped with the knowledge and skills related to infection control, its purposes, mechanism, and various elements which will help you to provide a higher quality of care to the clients.
Course Objectives
Define infection prevention and control
Understand the importance of infection control
Identify various causative factors
Understand the basic mechanism behind infection control.
Explain standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control
Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks.
Key Features
Comprehensive Content: Gain insights into infection prevention and control.
Interactive Learning: Engage with interactive modules that illustrate proper techniques and best practices for infection prevention and control.
Practical Applications: Learn practical strategies to apply in real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability of preventing and controlling infection at work settings.
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for healthcare workers, including nurses, carers, caregivers, and allied health professionals who are involved in the aged care facility or community care.
Course Format
This short online course provides learning on the basic concepts on infection control and its importance, mechanism behind infection control and various elements/standard precautions of infection control and its application in health care settings.
By the end of this course, you will be better equipped with the knowledge and skills related to infection control, its purposes, mechanism, and various elements which will help you to provide a higher quality of care to the clients.
Digital Literacy
To enroll in this course, students must have digital literacy. This includes the ability to efficiently use computers, the internet, and related technology, such as navigating, managing files, and understanding basic online security. These skills are crucial for successfully engaging in and completing online coursework.
