Global Certificate in Infection Prevention Protocols for Health
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Infection Prevention Protocols for Health is a crucial course designed to meet the increasing demand for expertise in infection prevention. This certificate program highlights the importance of implementing effective infection control measures, especially in the healthcare sector, where the risk of infection is high.
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• Introduction to Infection Prevention: Basics of infection prevention, transmission-based precautions, and chain of infection.
• Hand Hygiene: Importance of hand hygiene, techniques for hand washing and hand sanitizing, and compliance monitoring.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Types of PPE, indications for use, proper donning and doffing techniques, and PPE conservation strategies.
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection: Principles of cleaning and disinfection, selection of appropriate cleaning agents, and monitoring of cleaning effectiveness.
• Sterilization and High-Level Disinfection: Introduction to sterilization and high-level disinfection, types of sterilization methods, and monitoring of sterilization processes.
• Management of Contaminated Linen: Proper handling, transportation, and processing of contaminated linens to prevent cross-contamination.
• Safe Injection Practices: Safe injection practices, single-use devices, and prevention of medication errors.
• Immunization and Vaccination: Importance of immunization and vaccination for healthcare workers, recommended vaccines, and vaccine safety.
• Surveillance and Infection Prevention Metrics: Principles of infection surveillance, outbreak investigation, and monitoring of infection prevention metrics.
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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.
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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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