Infection Control for Medical & Dental Professionals

Course is designed to provide knowledge about the impact of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and understand the roles within the scope of practice in prevention and control of infection. The course incorporates best practices recommended by latest guidelines and helps understand importance of Universal Precautions in preventing and controlling infection. The content of the course talks about how and why infections occur, the ways to identify pathogens most common in hospitals and how to avoid them.

 

Audience

The Infection control Course is designed to meet the needs of a variety of healthcare professionals such as Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Medical Assistants, Dental Assistant, Pharmacists, Lab Technicians or any Allied Medical Practitioner who wishes to improve their clinical skills.

 

Course Content

Course is designed to provide knowledge about the impact of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and understand the roles within the scope of practice in prevention and control of infection. The course incorporates best practices recommended by latest guidelines and helps understand importance of Universal Precautions in preventing and controlling infection. The content of the course talks about how and why infections occur, the ways to identify pathogens most common in hospitals and how to avoid them.

 

LEARN & UNDERSTAND

 

Identify Infection Control Programs

Proper Hand washing techniques

Isolation Precautions and Procedure

Identify pathogens most common in hospitals

Understand his/her role within the scope of practice

Understand importance of Universal Precautions in preventing and controlling infection

Understanding in patient safety in preventing and controlling infection

Understand cleaning and disinfection procedure

 

Features

  • Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation
  • Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
  • Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills