Description

Welcome to Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities course. This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake work activities in compliance with organisational procedures that prevent and control infection. It involves implementing standard and transmission-based precautions, identifying infection hazards, and assessing and responding to infection risks.

About this course

Training Provider: OHS.com.au with AlertForce (RTO Code 91826)

Location: Online

Course length: Approx. 4 hours (awareness version)

Time: Self-paced

Certification / Accreditation: Certificate of Completion* or Statement of Attainment depending on what is purchased

CPD Points: Yes. 4 points as certificate of completion or 5 points as Statement of Attainment.

Background - What is infection prevention and control program?

Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPC) is a program that coordinates facility-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control. Qualified Infection Prevention and Control Nurses coordinate the program and provide regular reports to the Infection Control Executive sponsor and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and all other relevant stakeholders.

Infection Prevention and Control Services' primary function is to prevent residents, patients, staff, and visitors from getting healthcare-associated infections. They also manage infection when it occurs using evidence-based strategies.

Infection Preventionists work with all stakeholders and conduct research to update and develop guidelines that are consistent with best practice.

* Monitoring compliance with standard and transmission-based precautions.

* Review and treatment of pertinent pathology results, including wound infections, multi-resistant organisms, and clostridium difficile infection.

Hand hygiene is the best strategy to reduce the chance of infection. The hand hygiene program is supported by all levels of organisational management.

Aims and Objectives of this course

This course Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities (based on BSBWHS332X ) will help you earn the skills necessary to identify organisational infection prevention and control procedures relating to identified job requirements.

Our Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities course is based on the unit of competency of BSBWHS332X . Whilst this course is not nationally recognised, it follows the learning outcomes and elements associated with that unit. The course contains

1. Narrated e-learning learning resources online 
2. Online Assessment tasks
3. Ability to download your Certificate of Completion once assessment tasks are completed

What will you learn by completing the training course?

This course will include an understanding of awareness of the relevant legislation and your responsibilities in applying infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities .

Learning outcomes include:

1. Identify infection hazards associated with work activities and environment and assess the risk according to organisational procedures
2. Use resources and equipment according to organisational infection prevention and control procedures and manufacturer specifications
3. Respond to exposure to infection of self or others according to organisational procedures and within required timeframes
4. Maintain and store resources and equipment used in the course of own activities according to organisational infection prevention and control procedures and manufacturer specifications
5. Dispose of waste and confine contaminated resources or equipment according to organisational infection prevention and control procedures
6. Complete incident reports and convey to required personnel according to organisational procedures

How Is the Training Delivered?

Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities course is available online and completed in your own time. This Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities training course is based on the learning outcomes outlined above.

The course is typically designed to be completed in a minimum of four hours. However, the exact length of the course may depend on your ability and prior knowledge around the subject. 

As the training is delivered online, you are able to complete it at your own pace.

What Accreditation Will You Get?

After completing the Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities course , an assessment is conducted to determine if you have understood the information presented during the training course. If you pass this assessment, you receive a Certificate of Completion.

IMPORTANT NOTE whilst this course is based on the learning outcomes of the course provided, it is important to note that it is not a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment unless you opt for that option. Nationally Recognised training is only really required If you specifically require that unit of competency for a qualification or licence (typically this will require a practical component, further assessment and increased costs).

This course has been designed to comply with the best practices of national health and safety standards. Terminology has been chosen for clarity and ease of comprehension across jurisdictions. For example, ‘employer’ has been used to signify the broader term ‘PCBU’, while ‘WHS’ represents both work and occupational health and safety.

This training is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you require further advice or information, please contact the health and safety regulator in your jurisdiction.

A Certificate of Completion is issued on successful completion of the course and you are required to get an 80% pass mark to be deemed as understanding the content. It is recommended that training is conducted every 2 years to stay refreshed.

Is the course tax deductible?

Whilst you should get advice from your financial advisor to confirm, generally speaking further training and education related to advancing your career is 100% tax deductible.

Approx. run time: 4 hours