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This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.
This unit applies to individuals working in a range of industry and work setting contexts.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
The course covers:
This course covers topics such as hand care, hand hygiene, selection and use of personal protective equipment, respiratory hygiene, and cough etiquette as well as learning to identify, assess and document hazards with appropriate reporting.
During the course you will work through a range of exercises on following protocols, dealing with spills and contamination in a variety of situations.
When you have successfully completed the assessment tasks for the required unit HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
Face-to-face classroom training using Moodle as a learning resource and to complete knowledge questions followed by practical demonstration/observation. The course is conducted over three days with assessment taking place at the end of day 2 and all day 3.
Day | Hours | Activity |
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Pre-course | 6.00 | Pre-reading |
One | 7.5 | Training |
One evening | 3.0 | Reading and assessment preparation |
Two am | 3.5 | Training |
Two pm | 4.5 | Assessment |
Two evening | 3.0 | Assessment Preparation |
Three | 7.5 | Practical assignment and workplace assessment |
Total volume of learning | 35 hours |
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