HLHS 131 - Introduction To Infection Control

PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
DATE OF LAST REVISION: N/A

Addresses basic topics in infection control emphasizing practices and procedures in healthcare. Includes practices for healthcare environments (surfaces, rooms, etc) and practices for direct patient contact.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

Outline the chain of infection
Identify breaks in the chain of infection which lead to health infections
Define Healthcare Associated Infections
Compare health conditions with required patient isolations and caregiver precautions
Exhibit proper handwashing technique
Demonstrate proper personal protective equipment doning and doffing.
Differentiate between hand washing and hand sanitizing.
Identify the cleaning agent appropriate to the pathogen.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Chain of infection
Patient Isolation Requirements
HAI
Handwashing
Hand sanitizing
PPE
Environmental cleaning
Cleaning agents
Epidemic/Pandemic
Biohazard

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HLHS 131 - Introduction To Infection Control