Infection Control

Course Description:
Infection control means we are not completely at the mercy of infections and the diseases that infections cause because
we can take certain actions the control them. The more we learn about infection – what it is and how it occurs – the
more we know how to avoid it, overcome it and minimise its spread. In particular the course will enable the delegate to:
: Understand key infection control issues
: Encourage a ‘safe practice’ culture both for individuals and in the workplace

Course Outline:
The qualification covers the following topics:
: Cost of Poor Infection Control
: Causes of Infections
: Decontamination
: Hand Washing Procedure
: Personal Hygiene
: Management of an Outbreak
: The importance of documentation
: Protective clothing and equipment

Course Duration: 1/2 Day