Certificate in Advanced Infection Control: Smarter Outcomes
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in Advanced Infection Control: Smarter Outcomes is a comprehensive course designed to empower healthcare professionals with advanced skills in infection control. This certificate program emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices, innovative strategies, and cutting-edge technologies to prevent and manage infections in various healthcare settings.
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To earn your Certificate in Advanced Infection Control: Smarter Outcomes, you'll explore these essential units:
• Principles of Infection Control: Develop a solid foundation in the core concepts of infection control, including microbiology, infection transmission, and infection prevention strategies.
• Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA): Master ICRA methodologies and techniques to assess, manage, and mitigate infection risks in various healthcare settings.
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection: Learn evidence-based practices for effective environmental cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, focusing on high-touch surfaces and medical devices.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Understand the proper use, selection, and disposal of PPE to protect healthcare workers and patients from infectious agents.
• Occupational Health and Safety in Infection Control: Examine strategies to minimize workplace hazards, protect the health of personnel, and promote a culture of safety in infection control.
• Infection Prevention in Special Settings: Delve into unique challenges and best practices for infection prevention in long-term care facilities, outpatient settings, and home care environments.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship: Discover the importance of antibiotic stewardship programs in preventing antimicrobial resistance and promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Surveillance, Reporting, and Data Analysis: Develop skills in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting infection data to support continuous improvement in infection control practices.
• Education, Training, and Communication: Learn effective strategies for educating healthcare staff, patients, and families on infection control practices and promoting a culture of safety.
• Quality Improvement in Infection Control: Explore strategies for continuous quality improvement in infection control, incorporating performance metrics, root cause analysis,
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course Status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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