Infection Prevention and Control Course
This course aims to provide organisations and individuals with the knowledge and skill to control and prevent the spread of infection, in particular the Covid 19 Virus, thereby protecting the organisation, its staff and customers.
26 Lessons
Online Assessment
1 Hour
What you'll learn
What a healthcare associated infection is
The main types of healthcare associated infection
Why they have increased in recent years
How infections are spread
Why the need to control infection, and your role in infection prevention
This course covers
Infection Prevention & control
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What a healthcare associated infection is
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The main types of healthcare associated infection
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Why they have increased in recent years
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How infections are spread
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Why the need to control infection
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Your role in infection prevention and control
Waste Management & Decontamination Issues
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The different types of healthcare waste
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The methods of waste packaging and disposal
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When and how to segregate laundry
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The different types of decontamination
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Your role in healthcare waste management and decontamination
Hand Hygiene
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Why hand hygiene is so important
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When to perform hand hygiene
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The types of hand hygiene and when to use each
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Your role in hand hygiene
Personal Protection
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Why it is important to use personal protective equipment
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When and how to use each type of personal protective equipment
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How to handle inoculation injuries
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Your role in personal protection
Course Detail
Online Delivery
Fully online course with no time limits. Multiple online assessment attempts allowed.
Legislation
This course covers and complies with The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Expert Trainer
Course and Assessment created and approved by a QQI Level 6 Fully Certified Expert Trainer.
Certificate Expiry
Course and Assessment must be completed every 3 years as per industry best practice.
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