About Course
In this course, the student will gain basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and control. This course includes the following following topics:
Section 1: Chain of Transmission and Risk Assessment
- Chain of Transmission
- Infectious Agents
- Reservoir
- Portal of Exit
- Modes of Transmission
- Portal of Entry
- Susceptible Host
- Breaking the Chain of Transmission
- Infectious Agents
- Reservoir
- Portal of Exit
- Modes of Transmission
- Portal of Entry
- Susceptible Host
- Risk Assessment
Section 2: Routine Best Practices
- Personal Risk Assessment
- Tasks for Performing Your Personal Risk Assessment
- Assess Individual
- Assess Your Skills
- Routine Best Practices
- Gloves
- Gown
- Mask
- Eye Protection
- Hand hygiene
- Use and Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
- Wash with Soap and Water
- Technique for using hand sanitizer
- Technique when washing hands with soap and water
Section 3: Additional Precautions
- Contact
- Droplet
- Airborne
- Elements of Additional Precautions:
- Accommodation
- Signage
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Cleaning
- Equipment
- Communication
- Transport
- Visitor
Section 4: Control of the Environment
- Control of the Environment
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Factors affecting Cleaning and Disinfection
- Soiled Linen
Section 5: Administrative Control
- Administrative Control
- Immunization
- Food & Drink
- Respiratory Etiquette
- Sharps