Course Details- Duration: Days: 4
- Location:Nationwide
- Code:5N3734
Provider: LHP Skillnet
Skillnet Members Price: €150.00
Unemployed: Yes
Course Description:
This elective QQI level 5 module is delivered as part of the Major award in Healthcare Support 5M4339
The programme aims to enhance the knowledge of healthcare workers surrounding the principles of infection prevention and control. The rise in healthcare associated infections continues to present problems to the Irish healthcare system. It is an opportunity for all involved in the delivery of healthcare to update their knowledge, skills and understanding of infection prevention and control while striving to provide safe and effective care.
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- Who should attend: Anyone who is working in the private healthcare sector. This module can also be used towards the major award in healthcare support
- Accreditation:QQI
- Award:QQI Minor award,Level 5
- Credits/CEU's:15
Course Aim:
The programme aims to1:
- Enhance the knowledge of healthcare workers surrounding the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Promote a consistent approach to implementing successful infection prevention and control measures in institutions, thereby reducing the risk of HCAI’s to patients and residents
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes:
This course will cover the following:
- Introduction to infection prevention & control
- Brief outline of the National Standards for the prevention & control of HCAI
- Microbiology (fungi, bacteria and viruses)
- Chain of infection
- Transmission of infection (contact, droplet & airborne)
- Standard precautions overview
- Hand hygiene (including practical session)
- Personal protective equipment
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Waste management
- Sharps
- Management of linen
- Respiratory and cough etiquette
- Healthcare associated infection
- MRSA
- Transmission based precautions
- Clostridium Difficile
- Management of an outbreak (Novovirus, influenza)
Trainer’s Profile
- Trainer Name: To be confirmed
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The LHP Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Departments of Education and Skills.
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