Infection Prevention & Control
Course Description:
With this course, discover how infectious agents spread and learn simple precautions you can take to reduce the risk of infection.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the different types of infectious agents (micro-organisms) and the harm they can cause
- Explain why people receiving support are at an increased risk from infections
- Outline considerations when promoting infection control in a disability setting
- Distinguish the links in the chain of infection and identify the role of standard precautions in breaking those links
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is perfect for anyone who supports people in a disability support environment.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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