Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 

HLTINF006 Short 3 days

Overview

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.

Outcomes - What you will gain.

Learning outcomes

The course covers:

  • Identify the role of infection prevention and control in the work setting.
  • Follow standard and transmission-based precautions for infection prevention and control in the work setting.
  • Respond to potential and actual exposure to infection risks within scope of own role.

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.

  • Patient assessment for infection risk.
  • Hand hygiene.
  • Respiratory and cough hygiene.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Safe management of equipment.
  • Safe management of environment.
  • Safe management of blood and body fluids.
  • Safe management of linen.

Course outcomes

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.

Duration and frequency

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
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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