Core Essentials

Infection Control


Description
This course will equip you with essential knowledge on infection prevention and control. You will learn effective strategies to prevent the spread of infections, exploring the nine globally recognized standard infection control precautions that guide all participant support. We'll also cover additional precautions tailored to specific modes of transmission (contact, respiratory, airborne). Finally, you will understand your crucial responsibilities in supporting participants to maintain their health and remain infection-free.

Upon completing this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Define infection prevention and control and identify methods to prevent infection spread.

2. Recognize and implement the nine standard infection control precautions when supporting participants.

3. Explain specific transmission-based precautions for infections spread via contact, respiratory, or airborne routes.

4. Articulate your role and responsibilities in promoting infection control practices to ensure participant safety and health.
Content
  • Infection Control
  • Course Objectives
  • Learning Objective 1: Understanding Infection Prevention and Control
  • Disability Support Professionals
  • What is an Infection?
  • Modes of Transmission
  • The Chain of Infection
  • Each Link in Detail
  • Reflective Practice 1
  • Learning Objective 1 Complete
  • Learning Objective 2: Learning About Standard Infection Control Precautions
  • 9 Standard Infection Control Precautions
  • Alcohol-Based Rubs
  • Effective Hand Hygiene
  • Handrubbing Procedure
  • Hand Washing
  • Additional Handwashing Resources
  • Increase the Effectiveness of Hand Hygiene Practices
  • When to Wash Your Hands
  • Other Times When You Need To Wash Your Hands
  • 5 Key Moments for Hand Hygiene
  • What PPE Should I Wear?
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Access to PPE
  • How to Don and Doff PPE Correctly
  • Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette
  • Aseptic Non- Touch Technique (ANTT)
  • Safe Use and Disposal of Sharps
  • Routine Environmental Cleaning
  • Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment and Instruments
  • Waste Management
  • Handling Linen
  • Reflective Practice 2
  • Learning Objective 2 Complete
  • Learning Objective 3: Understanding Transmission-Based Precautions
  • Type of Transmission-based Protocol
  • Contact Transmission
  • Droplet Transmission
  • Airborne Transmission
  • Minimise the movement
  • Understanding the Mode of Transmission
  • Reflective Practice 3
  • Learning Objective 3 Complete
  • Learning Objective 4: Promoting Infection Prevention and Control Practices
  • NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Practice Standards
  • Your Responsibilities
  • Proactive Steps for Participant Well-being
  • Reflective Practice 4
  • Learning Objective 4 Complete
  • Summary
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 1 year