
Empower caregivers to prevent infections in childcare and elder care through hand hygiene, surface disinfection, and timely vaccinations, strengthening infection prevention and control.
Explore the five ways infections spread in childcare settings: direct contact, indirect transmission, fecal-oral, respiratory droplets, and airborne. Learn practical health practices to minimize spread and protect kids.
practice proper hand hygiene before and after every patient contact or contact with the patient’s environment, using alcohol-based hand gel to prevent hospital infections from microbes like MRSA and VRE.
Cleaning removes dirt and grime; disinfection kills bacteria and viruses with an EPA registered healthcare disinfectant. Disinfection can occur during or after cleaning, following label directions and required contact time.
Learn how to properly don personal protective equipment, including gowns, masks with a secure nose bridge, goggles, and gloves, following a CDC-style step-by-step guide to protect against infectious disease.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In today’s world, infection prevention is EVERYONE’s responsibility — not just healthcare workers. The Infection Control Course for EVERYONE is a practical, easy-to-understand program designed to empower individuals from all walks of life with the knowledge and habits needed to stop the spread of infections at home, at work, and in the community.
No medical background required. Just a commitment to safety.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Whether you’re a healthcare worker, caregiver, teacher, office worker, student, or simply someone who wants to stay safe and protect loved ones, this course gives you the essential tools to recognize risks and take effective action. Learn how germs spread, how to clean and disinfect properly, the importance of hand hygiene, and how to use masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) the right way.
COURSE OUTLINE
· Disease Transmission
· Hand Hygiene
· Standard Precautions
· Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization
· Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
· Proper Housekeeping & Waste Disposal
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand the “what” and “why” of infection control — you’ll know exactly “how” to apply it in real-life situations.
Have a good understanding of the basics of infection prevention and control.
Be able to apply the knowledge to provide a safe environment for the people under your care.
Be able to apply the knowledge to protect yourself from the risks of infection in the workplace.