DIRECT CARE STAFF TRAINING

Infection Control 2 hours (Direct Care Staff)


Description
Infection control prevents or stops the spread of infections in facility settings. This training includes an overview of how infections spread, ways to prevent the spread of infections, and more detailed recommendations for facility settings.

Approved for Direct Care Staff

Number of hours approved: 2 Hours
Content
  • Learning Objectives 
  • Section 1 – Understanding Infection Control
  • Section 2 – The Chain of Infection 
  • Section 3 – Standard Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment
  • Section 4 – Environmental Cleaning and Waste Management
  • Section 5 – Preventing Workplace Exposure and Reporting Incidents
  • Section 6 – Maintaining Facility Safety and Resident Protection
  • Check Your Knowledge 
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 1 year