Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control for Nurses

Module 1: Introduction to Hospital Infection Control Programme

1. Overview of Infection Control in Healthcare Settings

2. Objectives and Goals of Infection Control Programme

3. Key Principles of Infection Control

4. Infection Prevention & Control Committee

5. Roles and Responsibilities of Infection Control Professionals (ICPs)

6. Hospital Infection Control Policies and Procedures

7. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)

8. Understanding Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)

Module 2: Risk Management in Infection Control

1. Principles of Risk Management in Healthcare

2. Risk Assessment in Infection Control

3. Identification of Infection Control Risks

4. Risk Reduction Strategies

5. Risk Management Tools and Techniques

6. Incident Reporting Systems (IRS) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

7. Risk Prioritization in Healthcare Settings

8. Emergency Response and Contingency Planning

Module 3: Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization

1. Cleaning vs. Disinfection vs. Sterilization: Definitions & Importance

2. Cleaning Agents and Techniques

3. Types of Disinfectants and their Application

4. Sterilization Methods (Steam, Gas, Chemical)

5. Selection and Use of Disinfectants for Different Areas (OT, ICU, etc.)

6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Cleaning Staff

7. Environmental Cleaning Protocols (Surfaces, Floors, Windows)

8. Monitoring and Validation of Cleaning and Disinfection

Module 4: Bio-medical Waste Management, Outbreaks & Notifiable Diseases

1. Bio-Medical Waste Management (BMW) Guidelines

2. Waste Segregation, Storage, and Disposal

3. Types of Bio-Medical Waste and Classification

4. Role of Infection Control in BMW Management

5. Outbreak Surveillance and Control Measures

6. Reporting and Management of Notifiable Diseases

7. Quarantine Procedures for Infectious Diseases

8. Hospital Preparedness for Outbreaks

Module 5: Engineering Control in Infection Control

1. Airflow and Ventilation Systems in Infection Control

2. Design of Isolation Rooms and Operating Theatres

3. Water Supply and Sanitation in Infection Control

4. Handling of Contaminated Equipment and Surfaces

5. UV Light and HEPA Filtration Systems

6. Engineering Controls for Sterile Areas (ICU, OT)

7. Waste Management Systems

8. Monitoring and Maintenance of Engineering Controls

Module 6: Infection Control & Support Services

1. Role of Support Services in Infection Control

2. Cleaning and Sterilization Services in Healthcare

3. Laundry and Linen Handling

4. Food Safety and Infection Control in Hospitals

5. Medical Gas Supply Systems and Infection Control

6. Infection Control in the Supply Chain (Medical Equipment, Drugs)

7. Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance Systems

8. Role of Healthcare Workers in Infection Prevention

Module 7: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

1. Common Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

2. Prevention and Control of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)

3. Prevention of Respiratory Infections (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, VAP)

4. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Prevention

5. Bloodstream Infections (Central Line-associated BSI)

6. Infection Prevention in Neonatal & Pediatric Units

7. Surveillance of HAIs: Data Collection and Reporting

8. Challenges in HAI Prevention and Surveillance

Module 8: Antibiotic Stewardship

1. Introduction to Antibiotic Resistance

2. Principles of Antibiotic Stewardship

3. Role of Infection Control Team in Antibiotic Stewardship

4. Antibiotic Use Guidelines and Protocols

5. Antimicrobial Stewardship Strategies

6. Monitoring Antibiotic Usage and Resistance Patterns

7. Education and Awareness Programs for Healthcare Workers

8. Interventions for Reducing Antibiotic Resistance in Healthcare Settings