Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control
Mastering Infection Prevention: Protocols, Microbiology, Surveillance, Disease Transmission, Public Health and Outbreak
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Oct 2024
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What you will learn
Understand the historical significance and ethical considerations in infection prevention and control.
Define and differentiate between various types of microorganisms and their roles in infections.
Understand the ethical dilemmas and principles involved in infection prevention practices.
Describe the different modes of disease transmission and identify key factors influencing transmission
Explain the interactions between pathogens and hosts, including invasion, replication, and immune response.
Identify the components of the chain of infection and discuss strategies to disrupt its progression.
Recognize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in infection prevention and control.
Apply proper infection prevention and control measures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and standard precautions.
Explain the purpose of surveillance and outbreak management in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Describe the significance of maintaining a clean environment and apply principles of disinfection and cleaning.
Demonstrate the correct use of PPE and explain the importance of isolation precautions.
Discuss infection prevention measures tailored to specific healthcare settings and patient populations
Understand the concept of antibiotic stewardship and its role in addressing antimicrobial resistance.
Apply infection prevention practices in outpatient and community settings to reduce the risk of infections.
Recognize the importance of infection control during emergencies and implement preparedness measures.
Explain the purpose of infection prevention audits and quality improvement initiatives in healthcare.
Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks that guide infection prevention and control practices.
Describe effective communication strategies and the importance of education in promoting infection prevention.
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8/23/2023
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