Infection Prevention and Control in Caregiving

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Infection prevention and control in healthcare: Learn to protect patients and professionals in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Define the chain of infection and key pathogens responsible for healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs)
Classify infection transmission routes and outline key prevention principles
Explain the importance of hygiene and protective measures in healthcare settings
Illustrate the role of PPE in infection prevention
Describe legal and regulatory frameworks for infection control
Analyse the effectiveness of hand hygiene protocols in infection control
Outline the procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and waste management to maintain a hygienic healthcare environment
Discuss the role of healthcare workers in promoting infection prevention and the ethical considerations
Assess the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on infection control
Summarise the key responsibilities of healthcare workers and employers in infection prevention
Evaluate the methods and strategies involved in managing outbreaks in care settings including identification

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