Infection Prevention & Control (CSTF) —The Health & Safety Group

Infection Prevention & Control (CSTF)

E-learning Course

2.5 Hours (Approx.) Multiple Choice

4.8

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This course in infection prevention and control has been designed to help you deal safely and effectively with workplace infection risks. It will allow you to promote and develop best practice in infection prevention techniques, understand the chain of survival and give you the ability to implement reactive measures that can help to reduce the spread of infection within a healthcare environment.

Course Content
Objectives

Course Content

Chain of Infection
Healthcare Acquired Infections
Alert Organisms
Prevention & Protection
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Personal Hygiene
Cleaning & Disinfection

Objectives

Know how individuals can contribute to infection prevention and control
Have knowledge of and demonstrate the standard infection prevention and control precautions relevant to their role including:
- Hand Hygiene
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Management of Blood and Body Fluid Spillage
- Management of Occupational Exposure (including sharps)
- Management of the Environment
- Management of Care Equipment.
Recognise and act when their personal fitness to work may pose a risk of infection to others
Be able to describe the healthcare organisations and their own responsibilities in terms of current infection prevention and control legislation
Know how to obtain information about infection prevention and control within the organisation
Understand what is meant by the term healthcare associated infections
Understand the chain of infection and how this informs infection prevention and control practice
Demonstrate an understanding of the routes of transmission of micro-organisms
Understand individual roles and responsibilities for the three levels of decontamination
Use single use items appropriately
Be able to conduct a risk assessment in respect of ensuring infection prevention and control
Explain different alert organisms and conditions that pose an infection risk
Describe how to safely manage patients with specific alert organisms

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