Infection Prevention and Control

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Updated 03 Apr 2024 Certificate

This resource is part of the Passport modules series

Ausmed Passport is available to employers so they can quickly validate an employee's core training requirements and get them caring for clients faster.

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Simple infection prevention and control measures can reduce the risk of transmission of infections between patients, visitors and healthcare staff. This module provides basic training on infection prevention and control for staff at all levels. Learn more here!

Content

7 Video Units • 14 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Basic Infection Prevention and Control Principles
3 Questions
6m
Standard Precautions for Basic Infection Prevention and Control
2 Questions
3m
Hand Hygiene
2 Questions
2m
Personal Protective Equipment
2 Questions
4m
Transmission-based Precautions to Prevent the Transmission of Infections Agents
3 Questions
6m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand how infection prevention and control principles reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

2

Know when and how to apply standard precautions.

3

Know when and how to apply transmission-based precautions.

4

Know when to perform the five moments of hand hygiene.

5

Know how to safely don and doff personal protective equipment.

Who it's for:

All healthcare staff in all settings.

Topics

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Last updated03 Apr 2024

Published02 Oct 2022

Due for review29 Sep 2024
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