Infection Control Online Course

Learn the essential principles of infection control, including prevention, hygiene, and safe practices. This comprehensive infection control online course equips learners with knowledge of microorganisms, bloodborne pathogens, sterilisation techniques, and effective decontamination methods. Through this infection control training, participants will gain practical and theoretical understanding of preventing the spread of infections in healthcare and community settings.

The course covers topics such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), infection prevention protocols, sterilisation, disinfection, decontamination, microbial transmission, bloodborne pathogens, bacteria, viruses, fungi, hygiene practices, environmental cleaning, waste management, epidemiology, infection surveillance, risk assessment, outbreak control, cross-contamination, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), patient safety, infection control policies, occupational safety, isolation procedures, immunisation, infection monitoring, infection control standards, and infectious disease prevention.

By completing this online infection control course, learners will enhance their professional competency, ensure patient safety, and develop critical skills for healthcare, laboratory, and community health environments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand infection control principles and their application in healthcare settings.
2. Identify microorganisms and understand transmission to prevent infectious diseases.
3. Apply sterilisation, disinfection, and decontamination techniques safely and effectively.
4. Implement hygiene and PPE protocols to reduce infection risks successfully.
5. Analyze infection control policies, outbreaks, and preventive strategies efficiently.
6. Enhance patient safety and occupational health through infection control practices.

Course Link : Infection Control Online Course

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Infection

• Understand the basics of infection and microbial transmission pathways.
• Explore types of infections, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic.
• Learn principles of infection prevention and control strategies globally.

Module 02: Body’s Defence Mechanism

• Study the immune system and how it protects against pathogens.
• Examine natural and adaptive immunity responses to infectious agents.
• Understand how immunity reduces infection risk and enhances health safety.

Module 03: Microorganisms and Microbiology

• Identify bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites causing infections.
• Learn microbial growth, reproduction, and survival mechanisms.
• Study microbiological testing, identification, and laboratory safety procedures.

Module 04: Bloodborne Pathogens

• Understand transmission, risks, and prevention of bloodborne infections.
• Study hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and other pathogens.
• Implement safe handling practices to prevent occupational exposure.

Module 05: Controlling Infection

• Explore infection control strategies in healthcare and community settings.
• Learn hand hygiene, PPE usage, and environmental cleaning protocols.
• Examine policies for outbreak prevention, surveillance, and monitoring.

Module 06: Decontamination and Disinfection

• Study methods of surface, equipment, and environmental disinfection.
• Learn chemical disinfectants, sterilants, and safe application techniques.
• Understand procedures to reduce microbial contamination and transmission risks.

Module 07: Sterilisation Techniques

• Learn autoclaving, dry heat, chemical, and radiation sterilisation methods.
• Understand sterilisation validation, monitoring, and safety protocols.
• Study instruments and materials management to prevent infection spread.

Module 08: Hygiene to Prevent Infection

• Explore hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and personal cleanliness practices.
• Study workplace hygiene, waste disposal, and patient care precautions.
• Implement hygiene protocols to prevent cross-contamination and disease outbreaks.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.