Description

Welcome to Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures course. This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks. It applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.

About this course

Training Provider: OHS.com.au with AlertForce (RTO Code 91826)

Location: Online

Course length: Approx. 4 hours (awareness version)

Time: Self-paced

Certification / Accreditation: Certificate of Completion* or Statement of Attainment depending on what is purchased

CPD Points: Yes. 4 points as certificate of completion or 5 points as Statement of Attainment.

Background - What is infection prevention and control?

Healthcare settings should be equipped to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the likelihood of developing antimicrobial resistance. A risk management system that is effective in infection prevention and control includes the identification and assessment of hazards and the control of those who are exposed.

This requires collaboration, coordination, and consultation between the health service organization, patients, consumers and workers. To assist health service organizations in meeting the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards, the Commission has created a variety of resources. These resources are developed in consultation with the Commission's Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee and are designed to assist health service organisations, their workforce and their consumers in implementing effective infection prevention and control practices.

Aims and Objectives of this course

This course Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (based on HLTINF001) will help you earn the skills necessary to follow hand hygiene practices in accordance with organisations policies and procedures and to implement hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions. Our Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures course is based on the unit of competency of HLTINF001. Whilst this course is not nationally recognized, it follows the learning outcomes and elements associated with that unit. The course contains

1. . Narrated e-learning learning resources online
2. . Online Assessment tasks
3. . Ability to download your Certificate of Completion once assessment tasks are completed

What will you learn by completing the training course?

This course will include an understanding of awareness of the relevant legislation and your responsibilities in complying with infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Learning outcomes include:

1. . Follow organisation procedures for choice and use of personal protection equipment
2. . Follow procedures for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
3. . Follow procedures for environmental cleaning
4. . Follow procedures for handling, transporting and processing of linen in a manner that controls the spread of infection
5. . Follow procedures for disposal of contaminated waste
6. . Follow procedures for handling and cleaning client equipment that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing, and transfer of pathogens
7. . Identify and respond to situations where additional precautions may be required to prevent transmission of infection
8. . Identify infection hazards associated with own role and work environment
9. . Identify own areas of responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control
10. . Assess risk by determining the likelihood and severity of harm from identified hazards.
11. . Document and report activities and tasks that put self, clients, visitors and/or other workers at risk
12. . Identify appropriate control measures to minimise risk in accordance with organisations procedures
13. . Follow protocols for care after exposure to blood or other body fluids as required
14. . Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate
15. . Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
16. . Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments by aerosols and splatter
17. . Identify, separate and maintain clean and contaminated zones
18. . Confine records, materials and medicaments to a well-designated clean zone
19. . Confine contaminated instruments and equipment to a well-designated contaminated zone

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures course is available online and completed in your own time. This Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures training course is based on the learning outcomes outlined above. The course is typically designed to be completed in a minimum of four hours. However, the exact length of the course may depend on your ability and prior knowledge around the subject. As the training is delivered online, you are able to complete it at your own pace.

What Accreditation Will You Get?

After completing the Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures course, an assessment is conducted to determine if you have understood the information presented during the training course. If you pass this assessment, you receive a Certificate of Completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE whilst this course is based on the learning outcomes of the course provided, it is important to note that it is not a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment unless you opt for that option. Nationally Recognised training is only really required If you specifically require that unit of competency for a qualification or licence (typically this will require a practical component, further assessment and increased costs).

This course has been designed to comply with the best practices of national health and safety standards. Terminology has been chosen for clarity and ease of comprehension across jurisdictions. For example, ‘employer’ has been used to signify the broader term ‘PCBU’, while ‘WHS’ represents both work and occupational health and safety.

This training is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you require further advice or information, please contact the health and safety regulator in your jurisdiction. A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. It is recommended that training is conducted every 2 years to stay refreshed.

Is the course tax deductible?

Whilst you should get advice from your financial advisor to confirm, generally speaking further training and education related to advancing your career is 100% tax deductible.

Approx. run time: 4 hours