Infection Control (Foundational) Course
Type of Course
Comprehensive course
Faculty Type
Experienced Nurses & Doctors
Duration
5-6 Days
Terminal Objective
- To know about infection prevention and how to take care of hospital acquired infections as also to work as infection control practitioners and lead hospital system/process to institute infection control practices
Learning Outcomes
- To understand the formation and responsibilities of infection control committee
- To manage intravascular line and invasive device infections
- To know the measures to prevent hospital acquired infections
- To engineer control in ICU, OT, CSSD and OPD areas
- To present and implement infection control data
Course suitable for Medical Students, Student Nurses, Paramedics, Doctors and Practicing Nurses
Key Topics
Hospital Infection Control Committee: Structure & Functions
Major HAI Types (Pathogenesis & Diagnosis)
Biomedical waste management
Prevention of major HAI types (bundle care approach)
Central Sterile Supply Department
Standard precautions & policies
Hazardous material
Engineering controls
Laundry and linen management
Communicable diseases
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
Certification