Advanced Course on Infection Prevention and Control

Details

The course covers the principles of infection prevention, control measures, outbreak management, and the role of surveillance in controlling infections. It also highlights the importance of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, vaccination, and antibiotic stewardship.

Target Group

This course is beneficial for healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, and any individuals involved in infection prevention and control within healthcare settings.

Goals

• Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
• Learn about different types of infections and their modes of transmission
• Gain knowledge on effective infection control measures including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment
• Develop skills in outbreak management and infection surveillance
• Understand the concept of antibiotic stewardship and its role in infection control

Target Competencies

• Understanding of infection types, transmission modes, and prevention principles
• Skills in implementing infection control measures
• Ability to manage outbreaks effectively
• Competence in performing infection surveillance
• Understanding of antibiotic stewardship

Outlines

Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

• Basic principles and importance of infection prevention and control
• Understanding different types of infections and their modes of transmission
• Role of healthcare professionals in infection prevention and control

Infection Control Measures

• The importance of hand hygiene in infection control
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Environmental cleaning and disinfection practices
• Safe handling and disposal of medical waste